Rhode Island Sea Grant

05/19/2026

05/17/2026

Congratulations to Asta Habtemichael, recent Sea Grant Knauss Fellow! https://www.facebook.com/share/1bbSXkDmp2/

05/12/2026

URI Landscape Architecture Senior Capstone students created designs envisioning improved resilience for the area around Easton's Pond

05/06/2026

The countdown is on for our 10th Annual Quahog week! There are currently more than 50 participating venues where you can “shell-ebrate” Rhode Island’s state clam from May 17-23!

05/04/2026

We're Hiring! Rhode Island Sea Grant is seeking an Extension Specialist to focus on coastal resilience as well as support the program in other areas, including the blue economy and seafood portfolios. The full job description, as well as required qualifications and salary range, is available in the link in the comments.

University of Rhode Island
National Sea Grant College Program
WHOI Sea Grant
New York Sea Grant
Connecticut Sea Grant
Maine Sea Grant
NH Sea Grant
MIT Sea Grant College Program
Lake Champlain Sea Grant

04/30/2026

Join the University of Rhode Island Landscape Architecture Senior Capstone class for their final landscape design presentations for the Easton's Pond area. Students have spent the semester meeting with Middletown community leaders and residents to learn about the area and will be presenting their ideas for enhancing resilience and accessibility. Come see their presentations, ask questions, and offer your feedback.

Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Location: Middletown Town Hall
350 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI
Time: Food served at 5:30 PM
Presentation & Discussion 6:00-8:30 PM

RSVP IN COMMENTS👍

This capstone has been sponsored by Rhode Island Sea Grant, the URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences and the Town of Middletown, RI

04/16/2026

Rhode Island Sea Grant is pleased to announce it has received its $2.5 million annual funding for FY 2026, which supports research, outreach, workforce development, and environmental literacy programs.⁠
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We thank Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Representative Gabe Amo, and Representative Seth Magaziner for supporting the National Sea Grant College Program and ensuring that Sea Grant programs in Rhode Island and across the country continue our work to foster healthy coastal ecosystems, resilient communities, and thriving blue economies!⁠

Read more at our link in comments.

04/07/2026

Interested in a career on the water? Explore aquaculture this summer. Apply by April 15 for Rhode Island Sea Grant’s Community Engaged Aquaculture Internship.⁠
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Two paid positions are available in partnership with Minorities in Aquaculture ().⁠
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Open to undergraduate students at Rhode Island colleges and universities.⁠
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This opportunity is open to all without regard to any protected status (race, color, national origin, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran).⁠
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Selected interns will be placed with aquaculture farms across Rhode Island, gaining hands-on experience in day-to-day operations while receiving mentorship and professional development support.⁠
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📅 Duration: May–July 2026 (10 weeks)⁠
⏱️ Hours: Approximately 30–40 hours per week⁠
💰 Compensation: Paid (hourly wage)⁠
🏠 Housing: On-campus (URI) housing available for students who express need⁠
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To learn more and apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduyJxrAgPvLYoTPoctVwMszH2Kf9PBLI1x0jt8RFqX5Xexwg/viewform
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03/18/2026

Join us April 15 at the Tides Restaurant in Warwick for the 2026 Rhode Island High School Seafood Cook-off!

Student teams from 5 area high school culinary programs will be competing to see whose 🦑calamari recipe will be featured at a Newport Restaurant Group restaurant this spring. You will get to try each dish and leave with recipes so you can make your favorites at home.

🔗RSVP at the link in comments to reserve your place!🔗

📆 Wednesday, April 15
⌚️ 3-5:30 pm
📍 Tides Restaurant, Warwick Area Career and Technical Center, Warwick RI

🧑‍🍳Teams:

Chariho Tech
Davies Career and Technical High School
East Providence High School
Warwick Area Career and Technical Center
Westerly High School

😎Sponsors:

Warwick Area Career and Technical Center
Rhode Island Sea Grant
College of the Environment and Life Sciences
Newport Restaurant Group
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Rhode Island Hospitality
RI Seafood
Rochs Fresh Foods
Eating with the Ecosystem
Eat Drink RI
Wild Atlantic Seafood
URI Coastal Institute

02/19/2026

🌊 For more than 50 years, Sea Grant has connected Rhode Island communities with practical science, education, and expertise that strengthen our coastal economy and environment.

Today, Sea Grant programs across the country are asking partners and supporters to help demonstrate to Congress why this work matters.

⚓ In Rhode Island, Sea Grant supports working waterfronts, seafood businesses, and coastal communities facing flooding, erosion, and development pressures. It helps protect clean water, sustain public access, prepare a skilled workforce, and reduce future disaster costs. Federal investment in Sea Grant delivers measurable, long-term returns — for businesses, municipalities, and taxpayers alike.

As we meet with Rhode Island’s congressional delegation this spring, your voice helps show the broad, real-world value of this program across our state.

If you believe in practical science that supports communities and strengthens our coastal economy, we invite you to take one minute to add your name.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYCiKDe0TvLyMZWT9hZfUaBDbq0bXjmz6mtOXsGxH7nqb5GA/viewform