Shellfish Problems Are Another Sign of a Warming Sound
The recall and the closure are directly linked to warmer water temperatures.
Category: Fisheries & Aquatic Life
Long Island Sound Legislative Priorities
Clean water, climate change, shellfish, dam safety
Proposed State Budget Reflects Commitment to Clean Water
The Governor has proposed to allocate $997 million to the Clean Water Fund.
Season Review: A Complex Ecosystem With Diverse Conditions
Among all the Long Island Sound water quality data released recently showing the summer of 2012 to have been particularly bad, there were two data sets that indicated something slightly different.
Shellfishermen Still Feeling Sandy
The devastating impacts from Hurricane Sandy were felt far and wide across the Northeast. On the shores of Long Island Sound, the damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure is hard to miss. What’s not as easily seen is the toll inflicted on those who make their living on the water.
Guest Post: Historic Moment for Menhaden
Like many fishermen, I’ve used menhaden, or “bunker,” as bait. It’s hard to believe, but when you’re holding one of these small, oily fish, you’re holding a big piece of history. Menhaden have had a major impact on the economy and ecology of our Atlantic coast for centuries, supporting a multimillion-dollar fishery and feeding marine […]
Warmer Water is Bringing Changes to the Sound’s Marine Life
I admit to having felt a bit of both envy and nostalgia a month ago when I read my Save the Sound colleague Kierran Broatch’s account of catching blue crabs in the backwaters of the Connecticut River on his blog, The Connecticut Yankee.
Toggin’ in Long Island Sound
The fall season is a great time of year for fishing in Long Island Sound. Along with targeting striped bass and bluefish that are bulking up for their annual migration south, anglers can ply the craggy bottom for a year-round resident synonymous with autumn fishing.