Category: Education & Outreach
Seaweed Blooms: A Growing Problem
Seaweed wreaks havoc in many coastal communities around world. Is it a growing threat in Long Island Sound?
Milford’s NOAA Laboratory is an Aquaculture Leader
Although it has been the site of pioneering work in aquaculture for over 90 years, few Connecticut residents are aware of the lab’s contribution to science, the local and national economy, or even of its existence. The first in a series on NOAA’s Milford Laboratory. Since our earliest colonial days, New England’s fisherman have been harvesting shellfish commercially […]
Two Words to Save the Fishing Industry: Sanctuary and Spillover
Habitat is where fish make more fish. And New England needs more fish.
White House Releases New Action Plan to Protect Our Oceans & Coasts
Connecticut & Carbon: What the EPA’s new rule means for our state
In a range between North Dakota at 10% and Washington at 70%, Connecticut needs to reduce emissions by 30%.
Mystic’s Majestic Whaler Sails Again
Over the last several years, a historical restoration project in Mystic, Connecticut has highlighted a formative part of our region’s heritage—the whaling industry of the 1700s and 1800s.
The EPA’s New Climate Rule: A Complete Breakdown
On Monday, the EPA proposed a landmark rule to limit carbon emissions from existing power plants. The goal is a 30% nationwide reduction from 2005 levels by 2030.