Provides foundation for decision-making around remediation for sites previously identified by researchers as PFAS ‘hotspots’
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GSO at the 2026 OSM Meeting
The URI GSO community will present its research at the 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) in Glasglow, Scotland during the week of February 22-27, 2026. #OSM26, the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community, convenes every two years to connect scientists from around the world, allow them to share their findings, […]
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M.S. student Jacqueline Rosa spent 18 months conducting field work on how water quality and farming practices impact eastern oysters
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“The Cigarette Surfboard” will make its Rhode Island premiere at URI GSO on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Corless Auditorium.
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For the second year, Rhode Island Sea Grant will offer an intermediate-level aquaculture training course titled “Beyond the Basics for Businesses and Practitioners.”
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The URI GSO community will present its research at AGU25, from December 15-19 in New Orleans.
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Take a look back at the moments that resonated most with our community in the past year.
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Four GSO students & one staff member were recognized for their research that advances understanding of coastal and marine systems and supports evidence-based decision-making in Rhode Island, the region, and beyond.
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Ten GSO grads received their diplomas as part of URI’s Fall Commencement ceremony.
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URI professor co-leads research to re-examine how stored carbon is measured
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