by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Oct 1, 2025 | News, Sustainable Seafood
Rhode Island’s seafood is more than a local delicacy—it’s a cornerstone of the state’s economy, culture, and food security. From oysters and quahogs to squid and scup, the industry sustains jobs, supports coastal communities, and connects consumers directly to the...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Sep 19, 2025 | Coastal Communities, News
Aerial view of the Charlestown Breachway. Photo courtesy of the town of Charlestown. Following the damage to the Charlestown Breachway in late 2023 and early 2024 and the emergency repairs done, Charlestown is preparing for the permanent restoration. The town of...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Sep 18, 2025 | Coastal Communities, News
URI Research and Outreach Team Seeks Community Input on Priorities, Concerns Rhode Island is one of the most low-lying states in the U.S., and the town of Warren is among its most flood-vulnerable municipalities. A research and outreach team from the University of...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Sep 10, 2025 | News, Research
When we think about life on Earth, we might picture scenes from a BBC Planet Earth special—vast rainforests, grasslands, or blue oceans. Yet a new study reveals how the “in-between” spaces—lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, and continental shelves—are...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Sep 3, 2025 | Coastal Communities, News
Coastal geologist Janet Freedman talks about how high tides push seawater back up through the storm drain at the Oakland Beach seawall, flooding the parking lot. Wenley Ferguson is in the foreground in the Save The Bay t-shirt. Photo by Amanda Gilmore Warwick’s...
