Rhode Island Sea Grant x CRMC x Coastal Resources Center hosted webinar:
Shellfish Restoration and Enhancement in Rhode Island
Dec 14, 2021
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Marine Fisheries Marine Biologist Eric Schneider, who coordinates oyster restoration activities for Rhode Island and is leading the state’s Shellfish Restoration Plan, Town of Warren Harbormaster Ed Cabral, and Roger Williams University Shellfish Hatchery Manager Robbie Hudson, who was the restoration ecologist for Save The Bay and continues to serve as a coastal and restoration consultant, will discuss shellfish restoration and enhancement efforts in Rhode Island. These activities aim to rebuild natural oyster populations and increase the ecosystem services provided by shellfish, including enhanced harvest opportunities, habitat for fish and crustaceans, and improved local water quality—all of which support food supplies for humans and wildlife alike. Moderator: Azure Cygler, Fisheries and Aquaculture, URI Coastal Resources Center and Rhode Island Sea Grant
This event is part of the Narragansett Bay SAMP Webinar Series to educate Bay users across Rhode Island about aquaculture. The topics were identified by the Bay SAMP Aquaculture Element Working Group.
