Clerks in a fish market arranging products in the case.

CTSG-led HACCP seafood safety course trained 13 seafood processors & 4 state regulators in 2024, helped retain 7 businesses & 14 jobs and helped 3 people meet requirements to open new shellfish companies. The training supported $591,608 worth of jobs and helped ensure the public has safe seafood!

Flier for "White Sails, Black Hands" boat tour offered by the Thames River Heritage Park on Aug. 9, 2025

Join a fascinating boat tour for the Thames River Heritage Park Aug. 9 about important Blacks from southeastern Connecticut. CT Sea Grant is proud to be a partner in the TRHP in sharing the history and maritime heritage of this region! Sign up at: www.thamesriverheritagepark.org/historical-t...

UConn Climate Corps interns working with a municipal official

The work done by UConn Climate Corps interns on projects in local towns saved these communities more than $90,000 in 2024 and so far in 2025! Learn more about the Climate Corps and other great CT Sea Grant projects: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=13175

Salt marsh at Bluff Point State Park with woodlands in the background.

Attention teachers: Bluff Point State Park is a beautiful place to spend a day out of the classroom that will enrich your students! That's the site of the Sept. 12 LIS Mentor Teacher workshop aligned with the NGSS and OL Principles. Info & registration: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=13093 #SeaGrantSTEM

Page 1 of Sustainable & Resilient Communities July 2025 newsletter

The new SRC newsletter is here! Learn about the new CCMP for Long Island Sound, funding opportunities and lots more: seagrant.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

First page of flier for Marine Pollution Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher workshop at Bluff Point State Park on Sept. 12, 2025

Agenda for Marine Pollution Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher workshop at Bluff Point State Park on Sept. 12, 2025

6-12 grade teachers: issues such as microplastics, water testing, the nitrogen cycle and storm drains can make great science lessons for your students! Sign up for the Marine Pollution Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher workshop 9/12 at Bluff Point! #SeaGrantSTEM
Register: Nstgeorge@colchester.org

Logo for Milford Oyster Festival

Connecticut Sea Grant and the NOAA Milford Lab will join dozens of groups with educational displays and crafts at the vendor and nonprofit fair from 8:30-3:30 on Aug. 16 during the Milford Oyster Festival. More information: milfordoysterfestival.com
Hope to see you there!

Images of North American loon, shark and water splashing over bow of kayak with view of lighthouse, all from upcoming gallery exhibits

Mark your calendars for Sept. 11, Oct. 1 and Nov. 6 opening receptions and other events with CTSG-supported artists whose work will be showcased at the Alexey Von Schlippe Gallery, photographer-videographer Tomas Koeck and artist-curator Richard Klein: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=13487

People on a walkway to the beach

Heading to the beach this weekend? Let's all appreciate our beautiful shoreline by carrying out our trash, protecting the dunes and respecting wildlife. Thank you!

Snowy egrets wading in a creek at the Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary in West Haven.

Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary in West Haven is a natural jewel in a developed area, one of the 33 Long Island Sound Stewardship Sites highlighted for the exceptional ecological and recreational value. Find out about the stewardship sites: lispartnership.org/about-the-so...

Flier for Aug. 16 free family event celebrating Long Island Sound

Don't miss this great event on Aug. 16! More information at: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=13469

Cover of Fall-Winter 2024-2025 issue of Wrack Lines magazine

Great news! The Fall-Winter 2024-2025 issue of Wrack Lines has received an Award of Excellence in the 2025 APEX Awards for Excellence contest! apexawards.com/winners-2025
Find this and other issues of our biannual magazine here: seagrant.uconn.edu/publications...

CT Sea Grant Arts Support Award recipients Richard Klein, curator; Ilana Zaks, violinist; and Brannon Warn-Johnston, composer

Two great projects involving 18 artists chosen for the 2025 CT Sea Grant Arts Support Awards: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=13419
Congratulations to curator Richard Klein, violinist Ilana Zaks and composer Brannon Warn-Johnston!

Beth Sullivan of the Avalonia Land Conservancy talking about the living shoreline project at the Dodge Paddock-Beal Preserve in Stonington.

This fine article in the 7/13 edition of The Day about a living shoreline project in Stonington illustrates why CT Sea Grant is a smart investment in our coastal communities: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=13409

Eider mom and chicks paddling in Long Island Sound with a sailboat in the background

Beautiful scene from the Avery Point campus: an eider mom and her youngsters and a vessel in full sail. Soothing sight for a Monday morning!

Sandy beach with grassy dune

Front cover of "Connecticut's Sandy Shores: An Introduction to the Geology, Ecology, Plants and Animals"

It'll be a gorgeous weekend to visit the Long Island Sound beaches!
If you'd like to learn about the beautiful grassy dunes, our book "Connecticut's Sandy Shores: An Introduction to the Geology, Ecology, Plants and Animals" is a great resource: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=10918

Sunset on Long Island Sound with Ledge Light.

Give your feedback on the Long Island Sound Blue Plan and Resource and Use Inventory: survey123.arcgis.com/share/ecf284... Even if you're not familiar with the Blue Plan, your insights can help improve the Blue Plan and the data and information in the Inventory. Thanks for your input!

Egret landing on a rock in Long Island Sound.

Thriving habitats and abundant wildlife, like this beautiful egret that landed at the Avery Point shoreline on Monday, is one of the four goals of the newly released 2025 Long Island Sound CCMP. Find out more about the new plan: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=13243

CT Sea Grant Research Coordinator Syma Ebbin leading tour of the Thames River.

Join CT Sea Grant Research Coordinator Syma Ebbin as she leads the "Islands of Avery Point" boat tour aboard the Thames River Heritage Park water taxi on Aug. 16 at 2:45 p.m. Register here: www.thamesriverheritagepark.org/boat-tours/

Screenshot from CT Sea Grant "Short and sweet" web page

For a quick lesson on what CT Sea Grant is all about, take a look at our new "Short and sweet: CT Sea Grant in action" web page: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=13175
Hope you like it!

Kayaker approaching shore at Bluff Point State Park.

Mystic Aquarium educator showing blue crab to two young girls.

Kayaking, canoeing, learning about blue crabs -- lots of fun at the water and nature exploration event at Bluff Point State Park on June 18 hosted by the CT NERR, CT Sea Grant and CT DEEP!

Woman collecting trash at Long Wharf Nature Preserve in New Haven with Save the Sound and Connecticut Sea Grant logos.

CT Sea Grant and Save the Sound will be kicking off the 2025 #DontTrashLISound campaign with a cleanup at Long Wharf Drive and the Long Wharf Nature Preserve in New Haven from 9:30-11:30 Aug. 16. Sign up to volunteer: www.savethesound.org/longwharf

Fran Pijar of Clean Up Sound and Harbors points out an area of Stonington prone to flooding during a workshop for the MyCoast pilot project.

Local residents, municipal and state officials gave input about flood-prone areas and learned how to use the MyCoast app during a workshop for the MyCoast pilot project on June 25: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=12802

Flier for Water and Nature event at Bluff Point State Park in Groton on June 28.

Sign up now for this fun and educational event this Saturday June 28 at Bluff Point State Park in Groton!

EPA Region 2 Regional Administrator Michael Martucci at the CCMP signing event at the Jay Heritage Center in Rye, NY for the Long Island Sound Partnership.

EPA and State Partners Celebrate 40 Years of Action to Protect and Restore Long Island Sound! EPA, NY, CT and many partners met June 20 to sign resolution of support for new Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan, and unveil LIS Partnership’s refreshed name and logo: tinyurl.com/29x2buj4

Even on an overcast day. Long Island Sound is beautiful! We'll be celebrating this public treasure on Friday as part of the Long Island Sound Partnership! @LISPartnership

First page of Sustainable and Resilient Communities June 2025 newsletter with photo of the six Sustainable and Resilient Communities staff members for the Long Island Sound region.

Read about Long Island Sound region funding opportunities, upcoming events and much more in the Sustainable & Resilient Communities June 2025 newsletter: seagrant.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

People walking with dogs and a stroller on trail at Bluff Point State Park in Groton.

Bluff Point State Park is a great place for walking, wildlife viewing, shellfishing and more! Learn more about this public jewel at Family Fun day at Bluff Point on Sunday June 8 from 9-noon. Info and registration: events.uconn.edu/event/104640...

Flier for Family Fun event at Bluff Point State Park on June 8, 2025

Join the CT NERR, CT Sea Grant and the Town of Groton in Family Fun day at Bluff Point State Park from 9-noon on June 8! This is part of events statewide for CT Trails Day!

Flier for Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher workshop at Hammonasset Beach State Park on July 19, 2025

Teachers, sign up now for this fun and inspiring workshop at Hammonassett Beach State Park on July 19: seagrant.uconn.edu?p=13140