by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jul 11, 2018 | News
It’s the perfect time to get out and take advantage of the abundant shellfish harvest here in Rhode Island! However, there are important steps you’ll need to take to ensure that the shellfish you eat can be safely enjoyed. Catherine White, of the Rhode...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jan 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
An unprecedented algal bloom that spanned from Long Island to Maine triggered a shellfishing ban in Narragansett Bay for most of October. After it ended and shellfish beds reopened, fishermen, shellfish farmers, and environmental managers convened at a public meeting...