Halle Berger, a UConn marine sciences doctoral student, is one of 10 early career scientists awarded the 2024 National Marine Fisheries-Sea Grant Fellowship that provides support for critical fisheries research. Her research focuses on sea scallops, one of the most valuable fisheries in the United States.
Seafood
CT Oyster Trail, Stonington shellfish farm film unveiled
Gov. Ned Lamont announced the launch of Connecticut’s first-ever oyster trail, accompanied by the premiere of the new short-form documentary, Rising Tide to Table, which celebrates the state’s thriving oyster industry, from farm to fork.
Tribal elder shares indigenous shellfishing tradition
Shell recovery, frequent 2023 bed closures, town-by-town updates among other topics at Annual Gathering of Shellfish Commissions on Feb. 3.
Shellfishing history featured in videos on wampum, early industry
Two new additions to the Connecticut Aquaculture Video Series highlight master wampum maker Allen Hazard and Connecticut shellfishing history.
Sherwood Island Oysters featured in new aquaculture video
This week’s installment in the Connecticut Aquaculture Video Series focuses on Growing Oysters in Tidal Pond and features Jonathan Goldstein and the crew at Sherwood Island Oysters in Westport.
3rd series video features hybrid oyster aquaculture method
Connecticut Aquaculture Video Series continues with interview of Steve Plant, owner of Connecticut Cultured Oysters in Noank, explaining how he uses floating cages and bottom culture to grow shellfish.
Waterbury fish farm is focus of 2nd CT Aquaculture Video
Ideal Fish in Waterbury, where European seabass is grown for sale to restaurants and markets, is featured in the second installment in the Connecticut Aquaculture Video Series.
Oyster hatchery focus of CT Aquaculture Video Series launch
A new Connecticut Aquaculture Video Series has been launched, starting with “Shellfish Hatchery 101.” A new video will be posted every two weeks this winter showcasing the state’s aquaculture industry.
Harmful algal blooms explained in new fact sheet
Learn the basics of harmful algal blooms and how they can affect shellfish in the new fact sheet, “Harmful Algal Blooms and Shellfish in Marine Environments in Connecticut.”
Registration open for 2024 shellfish farming course
Foundations of Shellfish Farming is a training course for new and prospective farmers and those who simply seek to learn more about aquaculture practices and techniques. It will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 16 to April 2 at UConn Avery Point. Financial aid is available.