by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Sep 2, 2025 | Coastal Communities, News, Research
Earlier this summer, a first-of-its-kind study, funded by Rhode Island Sea Grant, mapped the movement and accumulation of microplastics in Narragansett Bay, finding the highest concentrations near urban centers, which are shaped by river runoff and wind patterns. Read...
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 | 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...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Feb 7, 2024 | Coastal State, Coastal State, News, Research, Sustainable Seafood, Uncategorized
Recent research highlights influence of seasonal patterns in triggering neurotoxin production from phytoplankton species with implications for shellfish industry For the last seven years, researchers have been focused on a species of phytoplankton, Pseudo-nitzschia,...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jan 31, 2024 | Coastal State, Coastal State, News, Research, Uncategorized
Recovery of benthic ecosystems point to improved environmental conditions from upgrades in wastewater treatment Estuary ecosystems are some of the most complex where freshwater meets saltwater, creating a mosaic of habitats essential for commerce, recreation, and...
