Spring/Summer 2004Be careful of the undertow,” my mother warned in somber tones when I went off with friends for a summer swim at Misquamicut Beach, Rhode Island, in my youth. “It’s very powerful and can pull you away from shore–right out to sea!” An inexperienced swimmer, I nodded gravely and went happily on my way […]
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Wrack Lines – Vol. 4, No. 1: Letter from the Editor
Spring/Summer 2004Letter From the EditorTo Our ReadersI hope you’ve all enjoyed your summer as much as I did. I had a great time helping to introduce my granddaughter, Emily, to the Atlantic Ocean (she approved). By the time you get this issue, though, our beach paraphernalia will be wistfully stowed away. Nevertheless, if you’re heading […]
Manual for the Hatchery Culture of Bay Scallops
J.C. Widman, J. Choromanski, R.A. Robohm, S. Stiles, G.H. Wickfors and A. Calabrese This manual, a collaboration between scientists at the National Marine Fisheries Lab in Milford, CT and Connecticut Sea Grant, describes step by step techniques for hatchery culture of bay scallops. 50 pp. Publication Number CTSG-01-03 with Postage $10.00. To request a copy, […]
Aquatic Invasive Species of Long Island Sound Poster
Nancy C. Balcom A colorful poster depicting invasive species, with information on when they were reported in LIS. Cost: $1 per poster plus postage and handling if mailed. Up to five copies free to K-12 teachers, but postage and handling charges will apply. To receive a copy, contact: Caitlyn Briggs.