By Tessa Getchis and Sandra Shumway. This 16-page booklet provides a summary of the key issues and state of the science pertaining to harmful algal blooms as presented in “Harmful Algal Blooms: A Compendium Desk Reference,” to improve management and response. Print copies are available from Connecticut Sea Grant by contacting: Michelle MarcAurele. .
Shrimp are tasty and good for you, right? So why worry about invasive shrimp coming to our shores? The reason for concern is that such invasive species often thrive and compete with native species, sometimes even driving them out, and may further impact the prey species of the shrimp as well. Dr. James T. Carlton, […]
A free one-page factsheet that answers common questions like: What are invasive species? Where do you find them? How do they affect property values? Free. Download here
A free one-page fact sheet about invasive plants and how to avoid them in your water garden. Includes list of plants prohibited in Connecticut and buying tips. Free. Download here
Tessa L. Getchis, Maria Rosa, and Sandra E. Shumway This fact sheet is about research that shows connections between sea squirts (ascidian organisms) and harmful algal blooms. In some species, algal cells remain viable after being consumed by biofouling organisms, the invasive sea squirts. 4 pages, color illustrations. Free. Download PDF
William H. Moorhead III, Cary Chadwick, Sandy Prisloe, Juliana Barrett and Nels Barrett This study used the detailed plots-based floristic descriptions of traditional phytosociology to inform scenes of high resolution imagery to characterize and map, in detail, the brackish tidal wetland plant communities of Ragged Rock Creek. An emphasis was placed on providing a baseline […]
Nancy C. Balcom and Dr. Charles Yarish A 2-page fact sheet in PDF, describing new research into baitworms and what organisms may be traveling on or with them when they are sold to fishermen. Find out what anglers can do to help. Free. Download here.
Nancy C. Balcom 1-page 2-sided illustrated fact sheet. A red seaweed from Japan has appeared in Long Island Sound. This fact sheet describes what it looks like, why it is a problem, and what to do about reporting sightings of it. Illustrated. Free. Download here. $1.50 for postage and handling, free for pick up.
Tessa Getchis and Nancy C. Balcom A set of 18 field cards in full color, printed on heavy waterproof paper and hung on a key ring. Includes some native species for comparison. Cost: $5.00 per set plus $1.50 for postage and handling if mailed. To receive a copy, contact: Michelle MarcAurele.
Nancy C. Balcom A colorful poster depicting invasive species, with information on when they were reported in LIS. Cost: $2.50 per poster plus $6.00 for postage and handling if mailed. Free to K-12 teachers but postage and handling charges will apply. To receive a copy, contact: Michelle MarcAurele.