URI programs secure state funding for CHAMP, StormTools, and MyCoast, to continue providing critical services for Rhode Island
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The NSF announced that URI will lead a $8 million grant to strengthen science and technology efforts across Rhode Island.=, led by PI Elin Torell.
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While there is growing interest and investment in promoting such a multi-use approach in ocean spaces the world over, definitions and visions for the approach vary.
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Led by CRC, the USAID Ocean Riake project focuses on marine conservation, spatial planning, and sustainable livelihoods of coastal communities.
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A University effort to fund science-and-outreach projects addressing real-life issues challenging Rhode Island seafood industries drew dozens to a recent event at the Bay Campus.
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URI researchers aim to improve quality of life for fishermen, possibly increasing fish landing and impacting the blue economy.
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The Coastal Resources Center and its partners have been awarded a $15 million grant to address the social and ecological drivers of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the Pacific Islands region.
Continue reading "URI Coastal Resources Center lands $15 million to help countries, communities tackle unsustainable fishing practices in Pacific Islands region"Rashid Sumaila, a leading Canadian bioeconomics and marine ecosystem researcher, will speak at the University of Rhode Island’s Honors Colloquium, “Sustaining Our Shores,” Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.
Continue reading "Professor, Canada Research Chair to discuss ‘Infinity Fish: Economics and the Future of Fish and Fisheries’ at URI Honors Colloquium Oct. 19"URI Coastal Resources Center director J.P. Walsh gave a presentation to the URI Graduate School of Oceanography community on November 18, 2020 titled, “The Coastal Resources Center: Bringing Science and Solutions to Communities and Citizens.”
Continue reading "Coastal Resources Center presentation by J.P. Walsh"Since its founding in 1961, GSO has been a leader in the study and exploration of the world’s oceans and has garnered significant national and international recognition of Rhode Island as a leader in oceanography and marine science. GSO has also focused on coastal environments that are so important to Rhode Island and the nation. […]
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