Six research projects exploring various facets of Long Island Sound and the wider marine environment have been selected by CTSG for the 2022-2024 funding cycle. Four will focus on marine life amid changing environmental conditions. One will look at community behaviors in response to flood risks, while the sixth will focus on human relationships with the ocean.
Aquaculture
Zach Gordon brings experience to new aquaculture post
Zachary Gordon didn’t start out with aspirations to earn a living in the world of edible bivalves. Instead, a career in shellfish aquaculture pretty much found him.
During Seafood Month, Ideal Fish looks to major expansion
Startup no longer, the indoor fish farm that began in a former button factory in Waterbury in 2016 is now setting the stage for an eightfold leap in production.
New oyster farmers help highlight National Seafood Month
Oysters grow fast in Beebe Cove.
At least that’s the experience of two of Connecticut’s newest shellfish farmers, Will Ceddia and Jason Hamilton.
New ‘Domestic Seaweed 101’ infographic created
The Sea Grant Seaweed Hub has released a new infographic that provides a guide to where seaweed is grown and current market outlets.
Project will help strengthen state’s shellfish industry
Connecticut Sea Grant has been awarded a $196,990 federal grant to lead a project designed to further the recovery of Connecticut’s shellfish industry from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and position it to be more resilient in the future.
Regional aquaculture liaison assistant extension educator sought
Connecticut Sea Grant, the Department of Extension, College of Agriculture Health and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut, and the NOAA Milford Lab invite applications for a Regional Aquaculture Liaison Assistant Extension Educator.
Gov. Lamont signs legislation supporting continued growth of CT’s shellfish industry
Gov. Lamont joined legislators, state officials, agricultural advocates and business representatives for a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the enactment of legislation implementing policies that will support continued growth of Connecticut’s shellfish industry.
‘Born out of crises’ issue looks at responses to pandemic, disasters
The Spring-Summer 2021 issue of Wrack Lines examines actions that grew from different crises, from the pandemic to sea level rise to the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster.
Twelve questions with Anoushka Concepcion
In recognition of May as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, Connecticut Sea Grant is pleased to share a question-and-answer interview with Anoushka Concepcion, extension educator and aquaculture extension specialist.