T. Getchis, L. Williams, and A. May An 8-page introduction to seed oystering, written for Connecticut citizens, including history, ecology, equipment and techniques and information on regulations. Illustration of the oyster life cycle. Revised for 2007 Download PDF
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Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management
Dr. Robert Pomeroy Conventional fisheries management focuses on a single species or stock and may assume that the productivity of that stock is a function only of its inherent population characteristics. Ecosystem-based management strategies recognize that both natural and human elements in the ecosystem must be taken into account in order to really understand fisheries. […]
Shellfish Aquaculture Industry Assessment
T. S. Getchis This 12-page illustrated bulletin is a summary of the needs of the shellfish industry in Connecticut, USA. Free. Send for print copy or Download PDF
A Guide to the Larval and Juvenile Stages of Common Long Island Sound Ascidians and Bryozoans
This beautifully illustrated guide will help you identify the early life stages of both ascidians and bryozoans in Long Island Sound.
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 […]
Adaptive Management
Dr. Robert Pomeroy Adaptive management relies on deliberate experimentation followed by systematic monitoring of the results from which fisheries managers or fishermen can learn. 1-page fact sheet. Publication Number CTSG-03-10 Free. Download PDF
Rights-based Fisheries Management
Dr. Robert Pomeroy A rights-based fisheries management system might include limited entry or access rights, input rights (fishing effort) or output rights (specific catch limits). The various forms and characteristics are presented. Publication Number CTSG-04-02 Free. Download PDF
Fisheries Co-Management
Co-management is an alternative management strategy that involves fishermen in the management process. There is greater local stewardship, responsibility, and enthusiastic participation in management when fishermen are active members of the management team. Find out how it works and the pros and cons in this fact sheet.
Marine Protected Areas: an Ecosystem-based Management Tool
Dr. Robert Pomeroy Because of their integral role in marine biodiversity conservation and ecosystem-based management, marine protected areas (MPAs) have recently emerged as an alternative for protecting fish populations and their habitats. 1-page fact sheet. Publication Number CTSG-03-09 Free. Download PDF
Guide to Understanding and Providing Public Access to Connecticut’s Coast
Connecticut’s coastline is one of the most densely populated in the nation, with about 3,235 people per square mile of shore. Yet 80% of the shoreline is privately owned. This pocket-sized, 18-page booklet is intended to serve as a guide for town planners and municipal officials.