Research to Application: Oyster shell research leads to patent to deter biofouling Research to Application: Oyster shell research leads to patent to deter biofouling Anonym / Wednesday, March 1, 2017 0 6749 Article rating: 3.5 S.C. Sea Grant-funded scientist now working with marine industry to develop new paint coating to deter biofouling on boat hulls and underwater surfaces, such as cables, fishing gear and pipes. Read more
It Was A No-Eyed, Many-Spined, Grazing, Purple, Kelp-Eater It Was A No-Eyed, Many-Spined, Grazing, Purple, Kelp-Eater USC Sea Grant’s Collaborative, Applied Fisheries Research Anonym / Thursday, February 23, 2017 0 12771 Article rating: No rating It seems like the premise of a horror movie: giant armies of purple sea urchins mysteriously congregating, marching across the sea floor, and mowing down entire kelp forests. But alas, this is no movie. Read more
In Georgia, Sea Grant and shrimpers hope new app will bring more data on black gill In Georgia, Sea Grant and shrimpers hope new app will bring more data on black gill Anonym / Friday, February 17, 2017 0 6417 Article rating: 5.0 Georgia Sea Grant and the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography entered their fourth year of black gill research with the introduction of a new smartphone app that will allow shrimpers to help scientists collect data on the problem. Read more
Woods Hole Sea Grant research documents first nitrogen removal by oysters in local waters Woods Hole Sea Grant research documents first nitrogen removal by oysters in local waters Anonym / Wednesday, February 8, 2017 0 7098 Article rating: 3.0 "We did this project specifically as a service to local municipalities to get them accurate data to utilize, if they're going to go with the approach of seeding and growing shellfish as part of their water quality management plans." Read more
Growing Better Bivalves: Science, local knowledge enhance N.C. business Growing Better Bivalves: Science, local knowledge enhance N.C. business Anonym / Friday, February 3, 2017 0 8976 Article rating: No rating A partnership between a scientist and a fishermen leads to a promising business venture with ecological benefits thanks to support from North Carolina Sea Grant. Read more