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...
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...
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...
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...
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 | 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...
