by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jul 28, 2025 | Coastal Communities, Marine Law, News, Students
As a grain of sand is washed from the public beach to private property, and from there to the public road or salt pond behind it, does the ownership of that sand change? The question of how ownership in tidal areas changes–or doesn’t–as geological...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jul 9, 2025 | Coastal Communities, News, Research
From plastic straws and bottles to food containers and bags, there are the obvious signs of plastic pollution along our coastlines. But once they break down into tiny fragments—known as microplastics—they’re nearly invisible, yet still pose risks to marine life,...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jul 8, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Blue & You discussion series continues later this summer, fall Temporary structures in Misquamicut post Sandy are designed to be movable in the event of a storm. Photo by Meredith Haas Rhode Island’s blue economy—based on its ocean and water resources—is valued at...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jul 3, 2025 | Coastal Communities, News, Research, Uncategorized
Simulation shows wave energy dissipated and up to 70% less erosion at Crescent Beach L-R Stephan Grilli, Eliza Berry, Judy Gray of the Block Island Coastal Resilience Committee, and Annette Grilli tour island areas facing erosion issues earlier this year. Block...
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...
