Coastal Perspectives Lecture Series starts Feb. 11
The 29th season of the annual Coastal Perspectives Lecture series starts Feb. 11 and continues every other Tuesday evening through April 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Avery Point campus of UConn. All are open to the community in-person and online.
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LIS resilience planning support grants available
The Long Island Sound (LIS) Resilience Planning Support Program is now OPEN! Deadline to apply is February 7, 2025. Up to $1 million will be available. To learn more, see the Request for Expressions of Interest.
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Report explores state and economic contribution of CT aquaculture
“The State and Economic Contribution of Connecticut’s Aquaculture Sector,” has been published by CT Sea Grant. The document details the current status and trends from 2016 to 2013 in shellfish, finfish and seaweed aquaculture as well as hydroponic, aquaponic and marine ornamental production.
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CTSG arts program awardees release album of compositions
“Harmony of Nature II: Waves,” an album of original compositions by our 2023 Arts Support Award collaborators Molly James, Hea Youn “Sophy” Chung and Max Lu, is now available on streaming platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.
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Major research investment focuses on key aspects of LIS ecosystem
In the largest Long Island Sound research award in the history of the collaboration between CTSG, NYSG and the Long Island Sound Study, 13 projects have been selected that will improve understanding of factors impacting several fish species, shellfish, water quality and restoration of salt marshes.
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Fact sheet explains issue of PFAS in New England shellfish
A new fact sheet created by the Connecticut, Rhode Island and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Sea grant programs explores the issue of so-called “forever chemicals” in New England shellfish.
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15 LIS communities receive resilience planning support funding
Thanks to a new bi-state program, 15 coastal communities in the Long Island Sound region have been awarded nearly $1.1 million in planning support to advance climate resilience-focused projects.
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Story of CTSG 2024 told in numbers, photos, summaries
The new Connecticut Sea Grant Annual Report for showcases our activities and accomplishments for fiscal year 2024 with numbers, photos, quotes and summaries.
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Registration open for 2025 shellfish farming course
Foundations of Shellfish Farming is an in-person training course for new and prospective farmers and those who simply seek to learn more about aquaculture practices and techniques.
[Read More]Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program
Connecticut Sea Grant, through its competitive funding program the Arts Support Awards Program, will award up to $1000 to an artist or group of artists. The winning submission will be selected on the basis of aesthetic quality, relevance to coastal and marine environments and Connecticut Sea Grant themes, as well as its potential reach and impact on non-traditional “audiences.” Application deadline: May 16, 2025
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