Bookstore

To order any of the publications below, please contact Jean Gallo at 401-874-6842, or print this form. Sorry, no credit cards accepted. Loan copies/pdf downloads of all Sea Grant publications are available from the National Sea Grant Library. Click here to search the library's publications database.

General Interest

41°N Magazine
• This magazine, a joint publication of Rhode Island Sea Grant and the University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute, investigates a variety of topics, including sustainable communities, watershed management, fisheries, aquaculture, and Narragansett Bay research. Available on-line at http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/41N.

Rhode Island Sea Grant Fact Sheets
Rhode Island Sea Grant Communications Office
• These 1- to 2-page fact sheets cover topics from bycatch to hurricanes to horseshoe crabs. Some are available on-line at http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/factsheets; others can be ordered at $0.50 each, or five for $2.

Guide to Marine Mammals & Turtles of the U.S. Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico
Kate Wynne and Malia Schwartz
Winner of National Outdoor Book Award 2000.
• This is the only guidebook that covers the U.S. Atlantic species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, manatee, and sea turtles. This book serves as the definitive field guide for identifying characteristics and habits of these important marine animals. View sample pages.
P1489 | $25 each plus $3 each for U.S. shipping and handling. Please include $10 for overseas shipping. For bulk order pricing, please contact Jean Gallo at (401) 874-6842.

Temporarily Out of Print: Guide to Sharks, Tunas & Billfishes of the U.S. Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico
A joint publication of Rhode Island Sea Grant & NOAA Fisheries
• This publication is a concise, richly visual guide to 44 highly migratory species, offering at-a-glance physical descriptions, habitat and distribution information, and diagnostic and field photographs, including side-by-side comparisons of many similar species. Includes information about reducing the risk of shark attack. 124 pages. 2003. View sample page.
P1659 | $25 each plus $3 each for U.S. shipping and handling. Please include $10 for overseas shipping. For bulk order pricing, please contact Jean Gallo at (401) 874-6842.

Shark Identification Placards
A joint publication of Rhode Island Sea Grant and NOAA Fisheries
These shark identification placards help differentiate between similar-looking U.S. Atlantic species of pelagic, hammerhead, ridgeback, and non-ridgeback sharks. Cards are laminated for use on the water. $2 each or set of two for $3. The placards may also be downloaded: Pelagics and ridgebacks / Non-ridgebacks and hammerheads

Public Access to the Rhode Island Coast
Monica Allard Cox (ed.)
• This guide to over 340 public access sites in Rhode Island will bring you to well-known destinations and hidden treasures in Rhode Island's 21 coastal towns. Descriptions of each site include uses and amenities, and maps indicate each site's location along the shore. Color photographs highlight features, and articles in the guide provide information about Rhode Island coastal habitats; fishing, surfing, boating, and birding opportunities; safety tips; urban shorelines; and more. 84 pages. 2004. Also see: http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/daytrip.
P1696 | $10 each plus $3 each for shipping and handling.* | pdf
* For bulk order pricing and shipping charges for 3 or more copies, please contact Jean Gallo at (401) 874-6842.

Rhode Island Sea Grant Notecards
Rhode Island Sea Grant Communications Office
• Rhode Island Sea Grant celebrates 30 years in the Ocean State with these marine-themed notecards. There are eight cards per set, with four different designs: a mother and baby seal, a "king" crab, a pair of sea snails, and a frog on a lilypad. The cards come attractively packaged with a raffia ribon, suitable for gift-giving. Click here to see all four designs.
$7 plus $1 shipping & handling

The Jamestown Bridge, 1940-2007: Concept to Demolition
Sue Maden
• This Jamestown Historical Society Publication, illustrated with numerous photographs, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia, commemorates the history of what was called "perhaps the most bitterly disputed public improvement in Rhode Island history." 84 pages.
$20 plus $3 U.S. shipping & handling ($10 overseas shipping & handling)

Coastal Birds of the Northeast Brochure
Rhode Island Sea Grant Communications Office
• This brochure describes the habitat, physical characteristics, seasonality, nesting sites, and natural history of the 16 birds depicted in the poster below. 8 pages.
P1313 | $1.00

Coastal Birds of the Northeast Poster
Roberta Furgalack
• This full-color poster meticulously depicts 16 birds that can be found along the Northeast coast.
P1312 | $6.00

Overview of Narragansett Bay
Eleanor Ely
• This publication offers the latest information about Narragansett Bay life, fisheries, shipping, recreation and tourism, and projects, as well as the geological history of the Bay. 8 pages. 2002.
P1553 | $4 | pdf 1-5; pdf 6-8

Depth-Area-Volume Relationships in Narragansett Bay
Richard A. Chinman and Scott W. Nixon
• Anyone who studies or works on Narragansett Bay will find this atlas a must. It includes extensive figures, tables, contour maps, hypsographic curves, and bathymetric profiles. 64 pages.
P1005 | $6.00

Field Management for Scuba-Related Injuries
Thomas Platt et al.
• This handy, easy-to-follow guide directs the general public and pre-hospital and hospital personnel on providing on-site treatment and collecting necessary information.
P1293n | $5.00

Fish of Narragansett Bay Brochure
Rhode Island Sea Grant Communications Office
• This brochure provides information on 16 fish species commonly found in Narragansett Bay. 8 pages.
P1145 | $1.00

Fish of Narragansett Bay Poster
LaVie McDonald
• This colorful poster depicts 16 fish species commonly found in Narragansett Bay. Comes with brochure (see above).
P1144n | $6.00

A Guide to Rhode Island's Natural Places
Elizabeth Gibbs et al.
• This guide is a must for anyone wanting to discover Rhode Island, offering descriptions of over 160 sites, and accurate directions to each site. Includes information on interesting plants, animals, and habitats to be found in your travels. Includes detailed map. View sample pages.
P1372 | $15.00 plus $3 shipping and handling

Marine Science Careers: A Sea Grant Guide to Ocean Opportunities
Steve Adams and Tracey Crago
• Intended for high school students, this national Sea Grant website provides a comprehensive view of the possibilities and probabilities of marine science careers today and in the future, and includes career profiles, salaries, and more. marinecareers.net

Narragansett Bay: A Friend's Perspective
Stuart O. Hale
• This book traces the history of Narragansett Bay and includes chapters on the Bay's uses, historic and present; the living creatures in the Bay; and resource management.
Available on loan from library; request RIU-O-88-001.
Available on-line at http://www.providenceri.com/NarragansettBay/contents1.html

Narragansett Bay Poster
Robert Tyce
• This 18x24 inch poster offers a computer-generated view of Narragansett Bay, with gradations of blue and red indicating bay depth and area land masses.
P1068 | $3.50

Salt Ponds of Rhode Island Whitepaper
Written by Eleanor Ely (1990). Updated by Amanda Argentieri (2002). With thanks to Virginia Lee
• This four-page whitepaper describes the formation of Rhode Island's coastal lagoons, better known as salt ponds, the history of humans in the salt pond region, and the biology of the ponds, as well as pond area development, pollution, and protection issues.
P1408 | $2.00 | pdf

The Water Front
Meg Kerr, Sue Kennedy, and Monica Allard Cox (eds.)
• Though no one would consider Rhode Island a desert, the question of whether the state has enough water to go around is quietly growing as a cause for concern. This magazine examines water quantity issues, looking at creative sources for water supply, technologies that decrease water consumption, and how water withdrawals can harm wildlife habitat, among other topics.
P1644 | Free | Volume 1 pdf | Volume 2 pdf

Proceedings of The Coastal Society's 19th International Conference: Measure for Measure. How Do We Gauge Coastal Stewardship?
Robert J. Johnston (ed.).
• This conference focused on metrics in evaluation of coastal resources. Issues of measurement were examined in four areas: coastal governance, coastal land use, water quality, and habitat and ecosystem-based management. 2004.
Available on-line from National Sea Grant Library

Fisheries

Air-Sea Rescue Procedures Videotape
University of Rhode Island and the U.S. Coast Guard
• In this educational video, Coast Guard personnel demonstrate several rescue techniques and give step-by-step instructions for those being rescued. This potentially life-saving information is vitally important for anyone who uses a boat. 20 minutes.
P1141 | $16

Ecological Aquaculture: The Evolution of the Blue Revolution
Barry A. Costa-Pierce
• This authoritative text on ecological aquaculture, aquaculture ecosystems, and sustainable aquaculture:

• Is the first text relating modern, ecological principles and analytical approaches to aquaculture
• Provides in-depth analysis of household and village ecosystems and the social ecology of international aquaculture development
  
• Includes detailed discussions of aquaculture farming systems methods used to revise the entire way traditional aquaculture extension is organized and conducted
  
• Is suitable for ecosystems managers and researchers concerned with the roles of aquaculture in aquatic resource management, fisheries enhancement, and natural ecosystems

Illustrated hardback book. 328 pages. $110 plus $10 shipping and handling to U.S. addresses, $20 shipping and handling to non-U.S. addresses. Click here to download the order form.

Defining Essential Fish Habitat: A Model-Based Approach
Allison K. DeLong and Jeremy S. Collie
This booklet describes an improvement on the method of defining essential fish habitat that currently designates most of the species' range as "essential." This new approach can be used to obtain smooth and continuous regions representing any desired population percentile.
P1695 | $3 | pdf

Evaluation of Artificial Diets for Cultured Fish
Michael A. Rice, David A. Bengston, Carole Jaworski
• One of the major expenses in any fish-culture operation is the cost of feeds for the fish. This fact sheet gives an overview of methods by which artificial diets for adult and juvenile fish can be evaluated. 4 pages.
P1363 | $2

Molluscan Shellfish Safety and Quality Guidelines Placard
Rhode Island Sea Grant
• This 10.5" x 16.5" laminated poster lists factors to consider in receiving and storage/display of live shellfish, clams, oysters, and mussels; and shucked shellfish and clam, oyster, and mussel meat to ensure quality and safety.
P1482 | $1

The Northern Quahog: The Biology of Mercenaria mercenaria
Michael A. Rice
• This comprehensive book offers detailed information on the hard clam's biology and ecology, fishery, and methods of aquaculture. 68 pages.
P1276n | $6 | pdf

Open Ocean Aquaculture: From Research to Commercial Reality
C. J. Bridger and Barry A. Costa-Pierce (eds.)
• This publication compiles 34 papers from the Open Ocean Aquaculture Symposium. Theme sessions included marine policy, social and economic benefits and impacts, ocean engineering, environmental impacts, candidate species, and logistics. 351 pages. 2003.
Order from World Aquaculture Society, wasmas@aol.com. $53 members; $88 nonmembers.

Planning an Aquaculture Business in Rhode Island: Getting Started
Michael A. Rice and Arthur R. Ganz
• This manual takes an aspiring aquaculturist through the entire process, from obtaining the proper permits to submitting a business plan, and offers resources for additional information. 40 pages. 1994.
P1389 | $8

Practical Twinework for Fishermen and Gear Technologists
Joseph D. Alteris and Kathleen M. Castro
• This manual assists in developing the skills necessary to construct three different types of small-scale fishing gears: trawl net, gill net, and fyke net. For novices as well as professionals. 1990.
P1178 | pdf

Proceedings of the New England Bycatch Workshops
Margaret Petruny-Parker et al. (eds.)
• Bycatch is a serious issue in fisheries, and this series of workshops—hosted by Sea Grant Fisheries Extension programs in Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Connecticut—focused on what the term bycatch means, what is currently known about bycatch in New England, and what information is available on options to reduce the problem. 48 pages. 2003.
P1683 | $3 | pdf

Who Gets the Fish? Proceedings of the New England Workshops on Rights-Based Fisheries Management Approaches
Margaret Petruny-Parker et al. (eds.)
• This series of workshops—held by Sea Grant Fisheries Extension programs in Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island—on rights-based fisheries management approaches was aimed at providing an overview of the different types of rights-based fishery management options beyond the individual transferable quota (ITQ) systems most widely talked about. 24 pages. 2003.
P1705 | $3 | pdf

Proceedings of the New England Workshops on Marine Protected Areas
Margaret Petruny-Parker et al. (eds.)
• This series of workshops—held by Sea Grant Fisheries Extension programs in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Maine—on marine protected areas, or MPAs, tackled this controversial topic by exploring what MPAs are, how they work, and whether they can be successful in helping to rebuild stocks and provide for sustainable fisheries. 76 pages. 2005.
P1726 | $3 | pdf

Roger Williams University Law Review: National Fisheries Law and Policy Symposium
S.K. Rodriguez et al. (eds.)
• This symposium presents four case studies that demonstrate the need for fisheries managers to work with legal experts representing the larger public trust. 162 pages. 2002.
Order from Roger Williams University Law Review. $15.

Urban Aquaculture
Barry A. Costa-Pierce et al. (eds.)
• Fishery products are the world's most important source of animal protein, especially for the poor. As millions of people are moving from rural, inland areas to coastal cities, there is a need to make urban areas centers of production, particularly using recycled wastewater. Authors from the United States, Europe, and Asia offer reviews of these issues. 304 pages. 2005.
Order from CABI Publishing. $120.

Coastal Communities & Ecosystems

Aquidneck Island: A Decade of Change
Mary Hutchinson
• This technical report analyzes development on Aquidneck Island from 1985 to 1997. 39 pages. 1998.
P1499 | $7

Aquidneck Island and Open Space: An Economic Perspective
Robert J. Johnston
• This publication illustrates the substantial economic benefit open space provides to the three communities on Aquidneck Island. 11 pages.
P1461 | $8 | pdf

Aquidneck Island: Our Shared Vision
Jennifer McCann, Deirdra Storti, and Virginia Lee
• This document reveals islanders' visions for the future of their community on such issues as land use, economy, society, and transportation. This book is inteded as a blueprint for sustainable development. 80 pages.
P1529 | $4

Aquidneck Island Today: Summary Data on Existing Conditions
Meg Kerr, Virginia Lee, and Sue Kennedy (eds.)
• This report provides an abundance of data on Aquidneck Island's population, land use, economy, housing, and other topics. 2001. 154 pages.
P1615 | $3 | pdf

Best Management Practices for Clean Marinas: Lessons Learned
Jared Rhodes
• This document suggests best management practices (BMPs) that recreational boating facilities can use to abate nonpoint sources of pollution. The final design of the BMPs is based on information and experience gained from a demonstration project at model marinas in Rhode Island. 1997.
P1459 | Available on-line (html). | pdf

A Bicyclist's Guide to Aquidneck Island
• This map of bicycle routes along Aquidneck Island roads includes sites of interest/parking, rules, and safety tips.
P1468A | $1

Cost of Community Services in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Robert J. Johnston
• This study estimates ratios of expenses to revenue for residential land, commercial/industrial land, and open space/farmland in the town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. 23 pages.
P1478 | $6 | pdf

Ecological Engineering: Special dredge issue
A special issue of Ecological Engineering has been produced based on the NOAA-Sea Grant Symposium on the Beneficial Uses of Dredge Materials for Coastal Ecosystem Restoration.
Contents:

• Editorial: "Use of dredge materials for coastal restoration" by B.A. Costa-Pierce and M.P. Weinstein
• "Beneficial use of dredged material to enhance the restoration trajectories of formerly diked lands" by M.P. Weinstein and L.L. Weishar
  
• "Innovative erosion control involving the beneficial use of dredge material, indigenous vegetation and landscaping along the Lake Erie Shoreline" by E.J. Comoss, D.A. Kelly, and H.Z. Leslie
  
• "Detrimental effects of sedimentation on marine benthos: What can be learned from natural processes and rates?" by D.C. Miller, C.L. Muir, and O.A. Hauser

Ecological Engineering 19(3). 2002. 51 pages.
P1643 | $25

Effectiveness of State Coastal Management Programs in Providing Public Access to the Shore: A National Overview 1998
Pamela Pogue and Virginia Lee
• This report is part of the National Coastal Zone Management Effectiveness Study, which looks at how well the national Coastal Zone Management program, as implemented by states, addresses the objectives of the Coastal Zone Management Act. 250 pages.
P1516 | Available on loan from library

Environmental Guide for Marinas: Controlling Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Pollution in Rhode Island
Mark Amaral and Virginia Lee
• This document offers practical guidance to marina operators for reducing nonpoint source pollution by presenting best management practices designed and tested at marinas. 155 pages.
P1445 | pdf

Fiscal Impact of a Subdivision on Perry Farm: The Tax Benefits of Open Space Preservation vs. Residential Development
Robert J. Johnston
• The report summarizes the results of a fiscal analysis of a hypothetical 49-unit "Perry Farm Subdivision" and indicates the fiscal benefits to Middletown taxpayers as a result of the preservation of the Perry Farm property as open space. 22 pages.
P1500 | $5 | pdf

Greenwich Bay: An Ecological History
Sue Kennedy and Virginia Lee
• This book examines the history of and describes the issues facing Greenwich Bay, from water quality, habitat, natural hazards, and geologic processes, to cultural and historic resources, land use, and economy. The book's rich visual details vividly portray the bay past and present. 2003. 32 pages.
P1676 | $3 | pdf

Growth Management in Washington County: A Five-Part Article Series from the Providence Journal
Tiffany Bartish and Alan Desbonnet
• This article series on such growth issues as land use, water, housing, and transportation in Washington County first appeared in the South County edition of the Providence Journal.
P1604 | $3 | pdf

Hazard Mitigation for Rhode Island Recreational Harbor Communities
Virginia Lee and Mark Amaral
• This document helps municipalities, marinas, and boaters deal with major coastal storms. 1996.
P1436 | $6 | pdf

Metal Inputs to Narragansett Bay: A History and Assessment of Recent Conditions
Scott W. Nixon
• This book traces metals input into Narragansett Bay from the mid-1600s to the present. 76 pages. Out-of-print.
P1388 | PDF (text) (figures).

Narragansett Bay Window, Phase 1
Eleanor Ely and Darlene Trew Crist
• The Cooperative Bay Program is using the latest technology to create a complete picture of Narragansett Bay, answering such questions as "How healthy is Narragansett Bay?" and, "Is pollution increasing or decreasing?" 2001.
P1614 | $6 | pdf

Pawcatuck Watershed Water Resources: A Management Issues Profile
Alan Desbonnet
• Development pressures, conflicts between user groups, and increasing threats to drinking water are affecting the Pawcatuck River watershed, an area located in southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. This report identifies what needs to be done to effectively manage the water resources of the area. 1999. 52 pages.
P1530 | $4 | pdf

A Practical Guide for the Use of Seeds in Eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) Restoration, Part I: Collection, Processing, and Storage
Stephen Granger et al.
• Efforts to restore valuable eelgrass beds by harvesting and transplanting shoots from donor beds have been expensive and have achieved limited success. Using seeds is a promising method for eelgrass habitat restoration, and this guide describes the field and aquarium techniques for harvesting, preparing, and storing large quantities of viable eelgrass seed. 2002. 20 pages.
P1635 | $5 | pdf

Restoring Water Quality to Greenwich Bay Whitepapers Series
• These whitepapers are the result of a variety of Greenwich Bay research projects on pollution, eelgrass restoration, habitat mapping, and other topics. Currently available:

• Restoring Water Quality in Greenwich Bay (pdf)
  Steve Granger et al.
  $6
• Greenwich Bay and Its Watershed: Spatial Data for Planning and Environmental Management (pdf)
  Peter August et al.
  $4
• Groundwater Discharge to Greenwich Bay (pdf) NOTE: Figure 1 currently unavailable
  Dan Urish and Anthony Gomez

Rhode Island Rivers Council Annual Report 2002
• The Rhode Island Rivers Council coordinates, oversees, and reviews efforts to improve the quality of Rhode Island's rivers, as well as develops plans to increase the use of river areas. This report highlights the council's accomplishments in 2002, along with the achievements of the local watershed councils recognized by the Rivers Council.
P1652 | pdf

Rhode Island Salt Pond Water Quality
Virginia Lee et al.
• This report provides a summary of the data collected by volunteer salt pond watchers from 1985-1994 in the coastal lagoons of southern Rhode Island.
P1471 | $11

Rhode Island Watershed Approach Framework (Draft)
Rhode Island Watershed Approach Committee
• The Watershed Approach organizes environmental planning around watershed boundaries, which cross political boundaries. This approach encourages towns, cities, and states to work together to protect shared resources. 1999.
pdf

Science for Ecosystem-based Management: Narragansett Bay in the 21st Century
Alan Desbonnet and Barry A. Costa-Pierce (eds.)
• Science for Ecosystem-based Management: Narragansett Bay in the 21st Century addresses the broad problem of coastal nutrient pollution. In the United States, approximately two-thirds of the coastal rivers and bays are moderately to severely degraded from nutrient pollution. However, debatescontinue about how large a problem nutrient pollution is and what actions to take, and since effective management requires decisions at a local scale, an in-depth case study can provide valuable guidance. 2007. For more information on the book, click here. To order from Amazon.com, click here.

Shaping a Future: Aquidneck Island Achievements, 1997-2002
Jennifer McCann, Sue Kennedy, and Elizabeth Matthews
• Numerous organizations on Aquidneck Island are working to improve quality of life by preserving open space, restoring historic landmarks. This document follows Aquidneck Island: Our Shared Vision (P1529), describing some of the creative steps islanders have taken toward achieving sustainable development by addressing issues of land use, economy, society, and transportation. 24 pages.
P1634| $3 | pdf

A Shared Future: Washington County in 2020
Washington County Regional Planning Council
• After a series of interviews and municipal workshops to gather input, the Washington County Regional Planning Council drafted this vision for the future of the region. Topics include water supply, land use, the economy, housing, and transportation. 8 pages. 2000.
P1595 | Free

Sharing Visions: Shaping the Future of Aquidneck Island
Jennifer McCann
• In this video, residents of Aquidneck Island speak of their hopes, concerns, and plans for Aquidneck Island, with a focus on protecting special places. 17 minute video.
P1481 | $10

Strategy for Reducing Risks from Natural Hazards in Narragansett, Rhode Island: A Multi-Hazard Mitigation Strategy
Lori Watson et al.
• This document describes Narragansett's strategy to assess and mitigate its natural risks (especially wind from hurricanes, with their attendant flooding and erosion) as a coastal community. 104 pages. 1999.
P1496 | $11 | pdf

Strategy for Reducing Risks from Natural Hazards in Pawtucket, Rhode Island: A Multi-Hazard Mitigation Strategy
Lori Watson et al.
• This document is a model plan for addressing natural risks, including hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and fires, to riverine communities. 37 pages. 1997.
P1472 | $11 | pdf

Vegetated Buffers in the Coastal Zone
Alan Desbonnet, Pamela Pogue, Virginia Lee, and Nicholas Wolff
• This publication explores the use of vegetated buffers for flood and erosion control, wildlife habitat protection, and scenic enhancement, as well as pollutant removal. 71 pages.
P1333 | $8 | pdf