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Wolves at the coast: marine diets, ecosystem impacts October 23, 2025 - On Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island, gray wolves are exhibiting surprising behavior: hunting sea otters. URI Ph.D. candidate Patrick Bailey is investigating this shift to understand how wolves adapt to changing environments and how it affects coastal ecosystems.
A Rhode Island fisheries model for Asia-Pacific nations October 22, 2025 - At a recent forum in Indonesia, URI and Rhode Island DEM helped representatives from Southeast Asian nations shape fisheries policy, data-management, and regional cooperation by sharing expertise in managing migratory fish.
URI part of finalist team selected by National Science Foundation in Regional Innovation Engines competition October 20, 2025 - Aquaculture/Fisheries Professor Marta Gomez-Chiarri is leading efforts at the University of Rhode Island to help position New England as a national leader in the seafood industry, hoping to secure final funding through the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program. 
URI’s Coco Committee Blends Animal Care with Community Service October 20, 2025 - URI’s Coco Committee offers a unique blend of service, education, and animal care. Founded in Spring 2023, the club has grown to include 30–35 active members who participate in regular community outreach events, including nursing home visits and on-campus appearances.
The Story of Water: URI Students Visit Gilbert Stuart Museum October 17, 2025 - Learning about Rhode Island's industrial history–with a focus on historical water use, dam uses, fish ladders, and Gilbert Stuart's connection to local grist mills–was on the day’s agenda for students in the Grand Challenge course Intro to Water Resources and Water Hydrology and Management recently. 
Exploring Maritime Logistics at the Port of Providence October 15, 2025 - A recent visit to the bustling Port of Providence gave URI students studying “Shipping and Ports” a behind-the-scenes look at the complexity of maritime operations, from offshore wind logistics to international cargo handling.
Join URI’s Metcalf Institute for a conversation on climate change, public health, and food equity October 15, 2025
After Rhode Island’s shoreline access law, what’s next? October 9, 2025 - An attorney who teaches in URI’s Department of Marine Affairs, Professor Jesse Reiblich is writing and presenting on an important topic in the Ocean State: How can access to its shorelines be protected if the boundary is unclear?