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How to Protect Wetlands & Combat Climate Change for a Century
Publicly owned wetlands are being eyed for long-term carbon reduction.
Offshore renewable energy improves habitat, increases fish
Offshore turbines and other renewable energy structures can have beneficial impacts on seafloor habitats and fish communities, said researchers from...
Oysters Clear the Waters, but Do They Muddy the Soil?
Oysters have been shown to improve water quality, so researchers decided to investigate what happens to the seafloor soils beneath oyster farms where copious amounts of poop hit the ground.
Lessons from U.S.’s First Offshore Wind Farm
Planners, members of the fishing industry, and developers share what went well with Block Island Wind Farm—and what could have gone better—to aid...
Rhode Island Sea Grant Director Receives Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree
Dennis Nixon, director of Rhode Island Sea Grant, recognized by Roger Williams University for career in marine law.
Ways to Get Rhode Island Seafood
With some of Rhode Island's restaurants closed or curtailing their menus in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, local seafood...
Teresa Crean receives Sea Grant regional award for work on Beach SAMP
Crean recognized for role in developing Rhode Island’s plan to help coastal communities address sea level rise, flooding, and erosion.
Buyout Programs Leave Homeowners and Renters at a Loss
Years-long waits for relief are just one of the problems facing federal buyout programs.
Warmer Oceans Changing Fish Populations in Narragansett Bay
By Cynthia Drummond | The Westerly Sun NARRAGANSETT — It will come as no surprise to local anglers that different fish species are now found in...
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Over 130 people participated in the webinar. The “Learning As We Go” session addressed “Effects on the Food Web” and featured two guest speakers who have studied offshore wind farms in Europe for a number of years. Read more >>
How RI’s Shellfish Industry is Innovating During Coronavirus
Turning the wind’s kinetic energy into electrical power is gaining popularity, so much so that 2,000 offshore wind turbines could be erected off the East Coast in the next 10 years. Read more >>
The term “blue economy” has been popping up in headlines and economic outlines with increasing frequency during the past 10 years. Read more >>