March 2, 2026 — A reseeding initiative from researchers, state, and industry leaders is looking to strengthen Rhode Island’s quahog fisheries in Narragansett Bay.
Led by researchers at Roger Williams University’s (RWU) Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED), the project integrates aquaculture, disease testing, and hands-on student training to support wild shellfish populations and the state’s seafood economy.
The project is funded through a Partnership for Research Excellence in Sustainable Seafood (PRESS) grant, and will be done in partnership with the Rhode Island Shellfisherman’s Association (RISA).