by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Mar 21, 2019 | Marine Law, News, Uncategorized
More than half of the population of the continental United States resides in coastal communities, which are increasingly home to commercial shellfish aquaculture operations. Consequently, a variety of user conflicts can arise as states seek to encourage the...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Sep 13, 2017 | News, Research, Uncategorized
Over the past 20 years, the amount of submerged land used for aquaculture in Rhode Island has been growing steadily, with some stakeholders expressing concerns about user conflicts, leaving coastal managers in need of better understanding the social issues related to...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Dec 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
The history and future of the 5% Rule for aquaculture in Rhode Island salt ponds. The amount of cultured oysters harvested from Rhode Island coastal salt ponds could be increased by 61 times the current production rate without significantly impacting the environment,...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | May 13, 2016 | News
Davies students take prize at second annual Rhode Island Seafood Cook-off Savory with a little heat, Coconut-Curry Mussels with Grilled Pineapple Salsa served over rice, a dish created by three students from William M. Davies, Jr. Career & Technical High School,...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Mar 31, 2016 | Coastal Communities, News, Research
URI researchers discuss their findings April 12 Shellfishing and shellfish aquaculture have historically been a prominent part of Rhode Island’s coastal landscape. Efforts to foster aquaculture in the state have taken off, and the industry is growing, with an influx...