“A Healthier Long Island Sound: Nitrogen Pollution” a four-page fact sheet published by the Long Island Sound Study and written by Judy Preston, Connecticut Sea Grant’s Long Island Sound outreach coordinator, is now available.
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Pamphlets teach about marine life of Niantic beaches
The East Lyme Public Trust Foundation has published educational pamphlets to teach the public about the seaweeds, shells and plants on the town’s shorelines. The project was co-sponsored by the foundation and the East Lyme Parks and Recreation Department, with funding provided by Connecticut Sea Grant.
Guide to decapods of Long Island Sound available
“Keys to the Larvae of Common Decapod Crustaceans in Long Island Sound,” a 48-page guide to the early life stages of lobsters, crabs and shrimp, was published in 2017 by Connecticut Sea Grant and Project Oceanology.
Harmful Algae: A Compendium Desk Reference (executive summary)
This 16-page booklet provides a summary of the key issues and state of the science pertaining to harmful algal blooms as presented in “Harmful Algal Blooms: A Compendium Desk Reference,” to improve management and response.
Valuing the Coast: Economic Impacts of Connecticut’s Maritime Industry
Robert S. Pomeroy, Nataliya Plesha and Umi Muawanah. The goal of this study was to ascertain and document the significance of the maritime industry to Connecticut’s economy. The specific objective is to estimate the total economic impact of maritime industry sectors through the use of an economic model of the Connecticut economy. Publication number CTSG-13-06. […]
A Student’s Guide to the Phytoplankton of Long Island Sound
A digital guide to the microscopic world of phytoplankton, which make possible all of the creatures in Long Island Sound. A wonderful aid for high school or freshman college biology classes.
Long Island Sound Curricular Resource Guide
Funded by the EPA Long Island Sound Study and edited by Diana Payne, the 148-page guide is a resource for educators teaching about Long Island Sound.
Visual Guide to Invasive Species in Long Island Sound
A set of 18 field cards in full color, printed on heavy waterproof paper and hung on a key ring. Includes some native species for comparison.
A Planting Guide for Riparian Sites Along the Connecticut Coast
This 8-page pamphlet, published in 2009, describes some of Connecticut’s coastal habitats, the functions and values of riparian buffers, and how to plant a riparian buffer. Such buffers can minimize the impacts of polluted runoff on water quality and coastal habitats.
Salt Marsh Plants of Long Island Sound
This 38-page guide, updated in 2025 with new plant names and species information, provides an overview of salt marsh habitats in the Long Island Sound region, and includes 23 individual plant descriptions with color photos and line drawings. It has a centerfold depicting marsh habitats and the location of salt marsh plants within the marsh.