Marine Fishery Resource Center
Apr 03, 2011
Mar 23, 2026
2025 marked the 75th anniversary since the signing of the
Sport Fish Restoration Act, which was a major landmark in natural
resource restoration and conservation in the United States. Several
fishing organizations have joined efforts to promote the sport and
encourage people to "step outside and enjoy fishing" as part of the
year-long celebration. New York Sea Grant is taking steps to participate
in th...
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Marine Fisheries Resource Center
For Anglers
Jun 16, 2008
Aug 28, 2012
Marine fisheries: For Anglers ...
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Marine Fisheries Resource Center
Publications
Jun 16, 2008
Aug 28, 2012
Marine fisheries: Related publications ...
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Marine Fisheries Resource Center
Related Sites
Jun 16, 2008
Jun 16, 2008
Links to NYSG's related marine fisheries sites ...
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Marine and Coastal District Small Grants Program
Home
Nov 26, 2019
Feb 16, 2026
Projects funded via the Marine and Coastal District Small Grants Program are supported through a partnership between New York Sea Grant, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Marine and Coastal District of New York Conservation, Education, and Research Grants Program.
The late Senator Owen H. Johnson and former State Assemblyman Robert Sweeney introduced legislation ...
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Hard Clam Research Initiative
Apr 03, 2011
Jul 24, 2020
The situation
Despite
being an economic and ecological cornerstone of the South Shore Estuary
area, the hard clam has faced a precipitous harvest drop-off since the
1970s. While long recognized that this decline may be attributable to a
number of factors, some evidence suggests that the situation may be
changing further. According to Schlenk, "Observations suggest that
settlement, growth and surviv...
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Apr 01, 2011
May 31, 2025
ABCs of HABs
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a worldwide phenomenon posing a significant threat to public health, economies, water quality, and fisheries. Increasingly, the phrase is repeated in the media as HABs have increased in frequency, duration, and distribution in recent decades.
HABs come in a rainbow of colors, but at the end of this rainbow there’s no pot of gold. In fact...
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Long Island Sound Lobster Initiative
Apr 01, 2011
Jul 24, 2020
The situation
Since
Fall 1999, the state of the Long Island Sound lobster fishery has been
in question. Lobsters have been experiencing unprecedented outbreaks of
disease that have resulted in massive mortalities, particularly in the
Sound's western basin. At the same time, lobsters in the eastern Sound
have been suffering from "shell disease," a bacterial infection that has
been around for awhile...
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Virtually Spotlighting The Marine Heritage Trail
Marine Fisheries Resource Center - News
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
With funding from NYSG, the organizers created the Marine Heritage Trail website in order to educate the public and tourists to the local region about the maritime ecosystem around New York City and Long Island....
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The Oyster: A Key Species in Urban Environmental Renewal
Research - News
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
Research > Research News
Dr. Matthew Hare, working on a project funded by New York Sea Grant, assembled an interdisciplinary team to study aspects of oyster biology that matter crucially for restoration....
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Surfclams Offer Clues About the Numerous Ways Climate Change is Affecting Ocean Life
Research - News
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
Research > Research News
Changes in seasonal temperature may be affecting ocean life, in some cases years after exposure in impacts which scientists call “carryover effects.” One organism that could be affected is the iconic surfclam, an economically important shellfish....
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Oyster Biology Points to Dangers of Plastic Pollution
Research - News
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
Research > Research News
New evidence points to the risk posed by plastic pollution in marine ecosystems....
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NYSG Research: Project Summaries and Journal Articles Roundup
Research - News
Dec 10, 2025
Jan 08, 2026
Research > Research News
Featured are over a dozen summaries of completed studies (in some cases with related published journal articles) based on New York Sea Grant–funded research projects,...
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Sea Grant Partners on Peconic Bay Scallop Symposium
Marine Fisheries Resource Center - Peconic Bay Scallops - News
Dec 05, 2025
Dec 07, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
The symposium served as an update about the causes of the Peconic bay scallop mass mortality, an ongoing problem that has negatively impacted the Long Island scallop industry that used to annually contribute millions of dollars to the local economy....
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Marine Camp Helps to Connect Youths to the Outdoor
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2025)
Jun 22, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Education News
Education News > Education News
Education News > Success Stories
Extension News
Extension News > Extension News
Extension News > Success Stories
NYSG organizes a marine camp for youths from communities in New York’s Nassau County....
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Helping to Build Resiliency in Northeast American Lobster Fishing Communities
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2025)
Jun 20, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Extension News
Extension News > Extension News
Extension News > Success Stories
NYSG provided extension support to the American Lobster Research Initiative....
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A Fresh Way to Look at How Ecosystems Might Suddenly Shift
Education - News
May 28, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
Education News
Education News > Education News
Research > Research News
Sarah Weisberg, a 2022 NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship recipient, completed her work in 2024. Here, we examine a new theoretical approach that she and other scientists have been working on to explain how ecosystems might respond to climate change....
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The Effort to Ensure Climate-Ready Fisheries
Education - News
May 28, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
Education News
Education News > Education News
Research > Research News
Sarah Weisberg, a 2022 NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship recipient, completed her work in 2024. Here, we examine efforts that she, along with a group of scientists, have been working on to make sure managers in charge of the nation’s fisheries incorporate climate data into fisheries decisions....
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Publications: Success Stories
Extension - 2025
May 26, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Education News
Education News > Education News
Education News > Success Stories
Extension News
Extension News > Extension News
Extension News > Success Stories
Research
Research > Research News
Research > Success Stories
Included in this annual review are over 40 summaries of select work conducted by our program's extension specialists and funded researchers to develop and provide stakeholder-driven, science-based information, tools, and other resources that support local communities, businesses, and individuals....
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$2.15M for Sea Grant Research on NY’s Coastal Environment, Economies and Communities
Research - Press Release
Jan 12, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Research > Research News
NYSG has awarded approximately $2.15 million to support 10 research projects, the results of which will directly address multiple high priority community, economic, and environmental objectives....
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New York Sea Grant Research: 2024-26 Projects
Research - News
Sep 01, 2024
May 31, 2025
Research > Research News
NYSG has awarded approximately $2.15 million to support 10 research projects, the results of which will directly address multiple high priority community, economic, and environmental objectives....
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Introducing Tools to Enhance Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Capabilities
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 12, 2024
Nov 21, 2025
Extension News
Extension News > Extension News
Extension News > Success Stories
AI technology is used to obtain faster testing results when assessing harmful algal bloom events...
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On YouTube: East River Ichthyological Alliance's Marine Small Grants Project
Marine Fisheries Resource Center: Small Grants - News
Nov 01, 2023
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
In this 14+ minute presentation, Christina Tobitsch, Education Manager at Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy and others discuss the East River Ichthyological Alliance and its initial funding provided via the Marine Small Grants program, a partnership between NYSG and NYSDEC....
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On YouTube: Hard Clam Selective Breeding Project — An Introduction
Marine Fisheries Resource Center / Research - News
Apr 28, 2023
Dec 05, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
Research > Research News
Check out this first in a series of videos for the Sea Grant Hard Clam Selective Breeding Collaborative, which aims to improve the aquaculture industry on the Atlantic coast, by finding and establishing more resilient lines of clams....
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On Air: Peconic Bay Scallop Die-Offs Are “A Cautionary Tale” for New England
Research - News
Apr 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
Research > Research News
Once one of the largest fisheries on the East Coast, Peconic Bay scallops have faced near complete die-offs on Long Island since 2019. A study by Stony Brook University shows this could be a cautionary tale for New England....
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New York Sea Grant Research: 2023 Ongoing Projects
Research - News
Mar 30, 2023
May 31, 2025
Research
Research > Research News
Research > Success Stories
Features some summaries for ongoing investigations that address a variety of concerns within a few key topics, including: Coastal Ecosystems; Fisheries and Aquaculture; Coastal Resiliency...
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Marine Camp Classes From NYSG Resume After COVID Hiatus
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 24, 2023
May 31, 2025
Education News
Education News > Education News
Education News > Success Stories
Extension News
Extension News > Extension News
Extension News > Success Stories
NYSG Marine Camp partnership creates an interactive learning environment for students from underserved and underrepresented communities....
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Advancing A Hard Clam Selective Breeding Program
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 11, 2022
May 31, 2025
Extension News
Extension News > Extension News
Extension News > Success Stories
Research
Research > Research News
Research > Success Stories
Establishing a selective breeding program for hard clams will help to maximize the economic potential of the shellfish industry....
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New York Sea Grant Research: 2022 Ongoing Projects
Research - News
Aug 09, 2022
May 31, 2025
Research
Research > Research News
Research > Success Stories
Summaries for ongoing investigations that address a variety of concerns within a few key topics, including: harmful algal blooms, microplastics, marine fisheries, aquaculture and coastal resiliency for communities on Long Island and around NY's Great Lakes....
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New York Sea Grant Research: 2021 Results and Impacts
Research - News
Aug 09, 2022
May 31, 2025
Research
Research > Research News
Research > Success Stories
For 50 years, New York Sea Grant has been supporting university-based research related to a variety of marine, Hudson estuary, and Great Lakes topics and issues....
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New York Coastlines, Spring 2022
Publications - Articles
May 30, 2022
May 31, 2025
Research > Research News
Check out stories from the Spring 2022 issue of our flagship publication, NY Coastlines, and be sure you're on our e-list to receive our next issue, which is slated for release this Fall, likely in mid-late November, to our e-subscribers. We'll send you issues weeks before they're online....
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In Media: Sea Grant's Summer #BEachSAFEly Campaign Receives National Award
NY Coastlines - News
May 30, 2022
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
Recent award for this COVID-19-inspired seasonal campaign, announced in the latest NY Coastlines e-newsletter, is second one this year....
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In Media: Sea Grant Spotlights Youth-Focused Jones Beach Marine Camp
NY Coastlines - News
May 30, 2022
May 31, 2025
Education News > Education News
Extension News > Extension News
Recent Marine Camp, featured in Sea Grant's latest NY Coastlines e-newsletter, provides kids with interactive learning experiences....
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Small Grants, Big Impacts: Making NY’s Coastal Resources Accessible for All
NY Great Lakes Basin / Marine Small Grants Programs - News
May 11, 2022
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
Small grants funding through a NYSDEC collaboration with NYSG is creating big opportunities for sportsmen, residents, and visitors to access New York’s aquatic resources statewide....
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NYSG Research: Journal Articles Roundup
Research - News
May 06, 2022
Dec 11, 2025
Research > Research News
Over a dozen summaries are offered for published journal articles based on Sea Grant research projects funded throughout New York State....
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Molecular Adaptation and Selection in Oysters
Research - News
May 06, 2022
May 31, 2025
Research > Research News
A group of New York Sea Grant-funded scientists is using the eastern oyster as a model species to measure the importance of rapid evolutionary responses....
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The Hard Clam Selective Breeding Collaborative Offers Support for Stressed Clams
Marine Fisheries Resource Center / Research - News
May 05, 2022
May 31, 2025
Research > Research News
Hard clams are a socioeconomically important species that are key to the marine food web, which is why a regional collaborative of scientists is focusing on challenges that have been delivering a one-two punch since the 1990s ......
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License Plate Funds Support Small Fishing and Environmental Projects With Big Impacts
Marine Fisheries Resource Center: Small Grants - News
May 04, 2022
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
Chris Hale, a master model maker and boat builder, interacts with some students at Weeks Boat Yard in Patchogue. Credit: Nancy Solomon
— By Chris Gonzales, Freelance Science Writer, New York Sea Grant (with additional information by Paul C. Focazio)
Contact:
Antoinette Clemetson, NYSG Marine Fisheries Specialist, P: 631-632-8730, E: aoc5@cornell.edu
Stony Brook, NY, Ma...
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Hard Clam Selective Breeding Collaborative
Story Maps
Dec 23, 2021
Jan 20, 2026
Research > Research News
A three year project under 2019's National Sea Grant Advanced Aquaculture Collaborative Programs in support of NOAA Sea Grant's 10 year Aquaculture Vision...
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New York Coastlines, Summer 2021
Publications - Articles
Aug 28, 2021
May 31, 2025
Education News
Education News > Education News
Extension News
Extension News > Extension News
Research > Research News
Check out stories from the Summer 2021 issue of our flagship publication, NY Coastlines, and be sure you're on our e-list to receive our next issue, which is slated for release in Spring '22 to our e-subscribers. We'll send you issues weeks before they're online....
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In Media: Marine Camp Provides “Hands-On” Opportunities for Local Underserved Youth
Marine Fisheries Resource Center - News
Aug 07, 2021
May 31, 2025
Education News > Education News
Extension News > Extension News
Thanks to a partnership that includes NYSG, a marine camp continues to build upon our commitment to create tangible “hands-on” marine science educational programs for Nassau County youth....
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In Media: Underserved Youth Learn About Marine Life At Jones Beach Camp
Marine Fisheries Resource Center - News
Aug 07, 2021
May 31, 2025
Education News > Education News
Extension News > Extension News
Thanks to a partnership that includes NYSG, a marine camp continues to build upon our commitment to create tangible “hands-on” marine science educational programs for Nassau County youth....
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Youth the Focus at the launch of the 3rd Annual Marine Summer Camp at Jones Beach
Marine Fisheries Resource Center - Press Release
Aug 07, 2021
May 31, 2025
Education News > Education News
Extension News > Extension News
Thanks to a partnership that includes NYSG, a marine camp continues to build upon our commitment to create tangible “hands-on” marine science educational programs for Nassau County youth....
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Is Shellfish Farming Right For You? NY Sea Grant Offers Free E-Course So You Can Decide
New York Aquaculture - News
Jul 20, 2021
May 31, 2025
Extension News > Extension News
If you would like to learn the steps involved with establishing a shellfish farming business venture in New York, then we invite you to enroll in a free e-course that you can complete at your own pace....
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Can Blue Mussels Overcome the Effects of Ocean Acidification?
Marine Fisheries Resource Center / Research - News
May 24, 2021
May 31, 2025
Research > Research News
Ocean Acidification (OA) is impacting shoreline areas, like Long Island Sound, at a greater rate than the open ocean. Bivalves, like clams, oysters, and mussels, are particularly vulnerable to negative impacts of OA, especially their early life stages, or larvae....
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Are Shellfish Resilient Against Ocean Acidification?
Marine Fisheries Resource Center / Research - News
May 23, 2021
May 31, 2025
Research > Research News
The overarching goal of this NYSG-funded research is to better understand resilience to ocean acidification in the eastern oyster and hard clam....
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New York Coastlines, Spring 2021
Publications - Articles
May 08, 2021
May 31, 2025
Education News
Education News > Education News
Extension News
Extension News > Extension News
Research > Research News
Check out stories from the Spring 2021 issue of our flagship publication, NY Coastlines, and be sure you're on our e-list to receive our next issue, which is slated for release over the summer to our e-subscribers. We'll send you issues weeks before they're online....
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In Media: Way to Go! Brentwood Students' STEM Research Recognized by Grant Program
Marine Fisheries Resource Center: Small Grants - News
Apr 23, 2021
May 31, 2025
Education News > Education News
As Newsday reports, two Brentwood High School students are using grant funds to help assess and mitigate pressing engineering and environmental issues....
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On YouTube: Doctoral Student Working to Restore Shellfish Population
Research - News
Apr 18, 2021
May 31, 2025
Research > Research News
Stephen Tomasetti, a Sea Grant-supported student on two New York Sea Grant-funded projects, discusses what has happened to the Long Island oyster population and what is being done to bring the population back...
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In Media: CT Sea Grant Awarded Major Federal Grant to Help Fledgling Domestic Kelp Industry
Marine Fisheries Resource Center: Small Grants - News
Apr 18, 2021
May 31, 2025
This project will address two priorities identified through a comprehensive national needs assessment of various seaweed stakeholders, conducted as part of the National Seaweed Hub’s efforts....
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