by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Oct 25, 2025 | Coastal Communities, News
Tucked between weathered fences and manicured lawns, Rhode Island’s public rights-of-way to the shoreline often go unnoticed. These paths, sometimes no wider than 10 feet, are often overlooked as private property. A walking tour of the Potowomut neighborhood, a...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Oct 20, 2025 | News, Students
Applications for summer 2026 will open in December 2025 As part of Rhode Island Sea Grant’s goal to broaden participation in marine and coastal professions, the RISG Community Engaged Internship (CEI) aims to equip students with the training, mentorship, and skills to...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Oct 16, 2025 | Coastal Communities, News, Research
Microplastics have become a defining pollutant of our time—now detected from polar ice cores to human bloodstreams. These microscopic fragments, fibers, and beads—smaller than five millimeters and often invisible to the naked eye—form as common plastics break down...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Oct 15, 2025 | News, Students
Rhode Island Sea Grant Communications has a paid spring semester undergraduate internship available for 10 hours per week, with the potential to extend into the summer. We are looking for a reliable self-starter who works well as part of a team and independently. We...
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...
