As summer winds down, head out to one of the many beautiful places on our coastline with your camera and get creative! Long Island Sound and its waterways are very photogenic, so getting good pictures of the wildlife, scenery and people at work and play in this estuary of national importance is easy. Capturing eye-catching images is a great way to spend time outdoors and appreciate all the beauty right here at home – and join Connecticut Sea Grant in celebrating its 30th anniversary.
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Sound summer: sunsets, smiles, beaks, boats & fishermen
Whether you’re looking for beach scenes, sunsets, wildlife or the many ways people recreate on the water, Long Island Sound offers a wealth of material for photographs. This summer, make sure to take your camera when you head to the shore and look for photos to help Connecticut Sea Grant celebrate a significant milestone.
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.
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.
Wrack Lines (Spring/Summer 2016): Vol. 16, No. 1
Connecticut’s Shellfish Initiative is the theme of the Spring-Summer 2016 issue, with articles about sea-to-table fresh seafood offerings; shellfish nutrition; oyster shell recycling; the economic value of recreational shellfishing and much more.
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.
Wrack Lines – Vol. 4, No. 1: Beware the Grip of the Rip!
Spring/Summer 2004Be careful of the undertow,” my mother warned in somber tones when I went off with friends for a summer swim at Misquamicut Beach, Rhode Island, in my youth. “It’s very powerful and can pull you away from shore–right out to sea!” An inexperienced swimmer, I nodded gravely and went happily on my way […]
Wrack Lines – Vol. 4, No. 1: Letter from the Editor
Spring/Summer 2004Letter From the EditorTo Our ReadersI hope you’ve all enjoyed your summer as much as I did. I had a great time helping to introduce my granddaughter, Emily, to the Atlantic Ocean (she approved). By the time you get this issue, though, our beach paraphernalia will be wistfully stowed away. Nevertheless, if you’re heading […]