Professor Joe Roman will deliver the April 7 Coastal Perspectives Lecture, “Raising Whales: How the Recovery of Cetaceans Can Help Restore the Oceans,” via WebEx at 7:30 p.m.
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Teachers, parents invited to tap online education resources
Connecticut Sea Grant is encouraging teachers and parents to check out the many online educational resources available that can be used for virtual and at-home lessons about Long Island Sound and the larger marine environment.
Response launched for severely impacted aquaculture sector
Sales revenue for Connecticut aquaculture producers fell an average of 93 percent in February and March compared to the same period in 2019, and 70 percent of the workforce employed in shellfish, seaweed and finfish farming operations have been laid off due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take a fun, educational beach walk and share your finds
Beachcombing along the Connecticut coast can be a fun and healthy educational activity for families eager to get out outdoors while the COVID-19 virus keeps children home from school.
Grant will fund creation of climate impacts video
Adapt CT, an outreach partnership of CT Sea Grant and CLEAR, has been awarded a $2,978 grant to fund a student intern to work on a video about climate change in Connecticut.
Deadline extended for new undergraduate fellowship
Due to disruptions related to the COVID-19 virus, the deadline for the new Connecticut Sea Grant undergraduate research fellowship opportunity for summer 2020 has been extended to March 31.
Preliminary proposals sought for 2021-2023 LIS research
Connecticut Sea Grant and New York Sea Grant announce the Long Island Sound Study extra-mural research program.
Rep. Courtney heads effort to restore Sea Grant funding
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney is once again leading the charge in the House of Representatives to ensure strong support for the Sea Grant Program in the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.
2019 Annual Report highlights work of CT Sea Grant
With lively photos, quotes from stakeholders and easy-to-read summaries, the new annual report offers an inviting way to find out what CT Sea Grant has been up to in the 2019 fiscal year.
Symposium looks to shape bright future for seaweed farming
Create a trade association to spearhead marketing. Develop solutions and strategies to extend the shelf life of seaweed. Recognize that seaweed isn’t like other seafood — it’s competing for space on the dinner plate with vegetables, Ideas like these were in abundance at the National Seaweed Symposium.