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...

Seaweed May Be a Hidden Host for Bacteria, Study Finds

by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jun 23, 2025 | Coastal Communities, News, Research, Sustainable Seafood, Uncategorized

New research highlights Vibrio risks in coastal seaweed habitats Opportunistic macroalgae like sea lettuce (Ulva) are increasingly common in coastal ecosystems. New research in Narragansett Bay found that these fast-growing species may harbor higher concentrations of...

East Providence High School Team Wins 2025 RI High School Seafood Cook-Off

by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Apr 22, 2025 | Events, News, Students, Sustainable Seafood

Dashes of tangy Meyer lemon or apple vinaigrette complemented the sweetness of shallots, spring peas, sweet potatoes, or carrots, while swirls of aioli or sauces added a creamy savoriness—all to bring out the flavor of locally sourced scup at the 2025 Rhode Island...

Legal Research Offers Better Option for Shellfish Management in Massachusetts

by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Mar 5, 2025 | Marine Law, News, Sustainable Seafood

Some Massachusetts emergency shellfish harvest closures could be overly strict; Rhode Island uses other management tools to protect consumers while avoiding harm to industry, Marine Affairs Institute/Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program research finds Buzzards Bay...