As Seas Rise, Maine’s Shellfish Management Boundaries May Shift

by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jun 8, 2026 | Coastal Communities, Marine Law, News, Sustainable Seafood

A report from the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University School of Law and the Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program examines how Maine balances state and local authority in managing shellfish resources and aquaculture activities along its coast....

Westerly team wins cook-off with Calamari Frutti di Mare recipe

by Monica Allard | Apr 23, 2026 | News, Sustainable Seafood

Stewed, Sauteed, Stuffed, or Fried Calamari Recipes Highlight Student Skills, Creativity Five high school culinary teams served up plates of calamari for a panel of judges and a roomful of more than 80 guests at the RI High School Seafood Cook-off April 15. The...

RI Seafood Cook-Off 2026: Student Chefs Take on Calamari!

by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Mar 19, 2026 | Events, News, Students, Sustainable Seafood

Watch RI student chefs compete with local calamari! Enjoy free tastings, creativity, and celebrate the future of Rhode Island seafood. Join us on April 15 for the 2026 RI Seafood Cook-Off, where talented career and technical high school students from across the state...

New Method Helps Scientists Understand How Crabs Handle Microplastics

by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Dec 3, 2025 | News, Research, Sustainable Seafood

Over 1,000 tons of microplastics have accumulated in the top five centimeters of the seafloor in Narragansett Bay. This puts seabed-dwelling organisms—and the predators that rely on them—at growing risk of exposure. With support from Rhode Island Sea Grant, University...

2026 Aquaculture Training Course for Businesses and Practitioners

by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Dec 1, 2025 | News, Sustainable Seafood

Registration Opens December 1 DATES: Tuesday, January 20—Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (no class 2/17, 3/24 or 4/21)TIME: 6PM-8PMWHERE: University of Rhode Island Bay Campus/VirtualCOST: $250 Registration Extended Registration is $250 and is open December 1, 2025–January...

Ocean to Plate: Sea Grant’s Seafood HACCP Training Keeps Rhode Island’s Seafood Safe

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...