Mike Whitney, a marine scientist at the University of Connecticut, is working to help control or prevent possible outbreaks of illness from Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacteria normally present in sea water. When Vibrio concentrations rise during warm summer conditions, the harmful bacteria can accumulate in shellfish and cause illness for human consumers. Whitney leads a […]
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Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher (LISMT) Program
Connecticut educators are strongly influenced by standards in multiple subjects in terms of curriculum, instruction and assessment. With the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there is a significant change in the way science is taught and assessed. Since the release, states across the country are considering adoption, in whole or in part, […]
Wrack Lines – Fall/Winter 2016 (Vol. 16, No. 2)
“Healthy Habitats, Resilient Resources” is the theme of the Fall-Winter 2016 issue, with articles about blackfish, Atlantic sturgeon, urban wetlands, Rachel Carson and more.
CTSG Attends Sea Grant Week 2016
Many of our Connecticut Sea Grant staff attended Sea Grant Week in Newport RI on October 10-17. We were celebrating Sea Grant’s 50th Anniversary of serving the nation with science-based solutions in the coastal and Great Lakes states. Presentations and networking allowed us to share ideas and successes with our colleagues from all over the […]
Wrack Lines (Fall/Winter 2015): Vol. 15, No. 2
“Coastal Storms Impact Communities and Ecosystems” is the theme of the Fall-Winter 2015 issue, with articles about: communicating risk; the Climate Adaptation Academy; Long Island Sound research and other topics.
Seaweeds of Long Island Sound- Second Edition
104 page, 4-color, lavishly illlustrated guide to the seaweeds of Long Island Sound. Topics include species identification and when, where, and how to collect and preserve specimens.
New England Seaweed Culture Handbook: Nursery Systems
This 92-page illustrated handbook shows how to culture 4 ecologically and economically important seaweeds native to New England. They are kelp, nori, Gracilaria and Chondrus.
Molluscan Shellfish Brochure for Consumers
Free brochure describes safe handling of molluscan shellfish to keep them fresh and safe to eat. Download here
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. […]
Safe Handling, Storage,and Cooking Practices for Consumers of Molluscan Shellfish
This brochure contains instructions to help consumers keep seafood fresh and safe to eat after purchase. Brochure can be downloaded here. This brochure may be printed and distributed.