The public is invited attend the 30th Anniversary Researcher Forum, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room 103 of the Marine Sciences Building at UConn’s Avery Point campus.
Shellfish
Connecticut Shellfish Initiative earns regional recognition
The Connecticut Shellfish Initiative, a multi-year effort launched in 2014 to promote the growth of shellfish beds and shellfishing by identifying and removing barriers to commercial and recreational harvesters and raising public awareness, has received the Northeast Sea Grant Consortium Superior Outreach Programming Group Award.
Annual clam clinic: a popular way to spend a rainy Saturday
Despite rainy weather, about 100 people turned out for the Fairfield Shellfish Commission’s Annual Clam Clinic on May 19.
Sea to table: fish, shellfish & sea vegetables from local waters
The Spring-Summer 2018 issue of Wrack Lines focuses on local seafood, from newly abundant species to old favorites. Read how restaurants and markets are offering local seafood, availability of fish, shellfish and kelp, the experiences of a first-time clammer and some great recipes by Connecticut chefs.
Workshop focuses on messages about coastal ocean acidification
Coastal regions that are some of the most productive areas for fish and shellfish harvests are seeing changes in water chemistry that are in part associated with atmospheric emissions of carbon dioxide. What those changes will mean for coastal communities and deciding how best to respond to them was the purpose of a three-day workshop April 10-12.
Modeling Vibrio Window of Concern Can Benefit Shellfish Industry and Consumers
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 […]
Molluscan Shellfish Brochure for Consumers
Free brochure describes safe handling of molluscan shellfish to keep them fresh and safe to eat. Download here
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.
Enjoying Shellfish Means Keeping Them Cool
A printable brochure about Vibrio bacteria and how to reduce your risk by handling seafood properly and keeping it chilled.
Shellfish Aquaculture and the Environment: an Executive Summary
Sandra L. Shumway, ed. 2011. A summary of key issues and state of the science with respect to shellfish aquaculture and the environment, as presented in Shellfish Aquaculture and the Environment. Wiley-Blackwell. Free. Download here.