New schools network generates enthusiasm for ocean literacy Story and photos by Judy Benson From the Bronx, Long Island and Westchester County in New York, to Connecticut’s hilly northwest corner and southeastern shoreline, elementary, middle and high schools students have been immersed in learning about Long Island Sound, the estuary that connects the two states. […]
Raising royalty to foster a greener aquarium industry
Course focuses on helping communities with climate change impacts
Five years later, reflecting on the lessons of Superstorm Sandy
By the time Superstorm Sandy slammed into the Connecticut coast on Oct. 29, 2012, its winds had weakened to just below the hurricane force speeds that had already torn through New Jersey and New York. But it still brought flooding rains and storm surge that coincided with high tide and gusts strong enough to topple […]
New group of students trained in seafood safety
Art, climate change challenges come together in new exhibit, UConn course
Project creating chemical, physical profile of Long Island Sound
Photos of State Pier offshore wind construction site
Photos by Judy Benson / Connecticut Sea Grant