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Dumping Clams into Ninigret Pond © Nat Rea

Science and Partnerships at Work

We utilize the best science and the strength of partnerships to protect and steward our land and water resources for people and nature in Rhode Island.

Latest News & Features

Oysters Gone Wild Logo ©Malcom Grear Designers

Oysters Gone Wild

Restoring a "keystone" species in Rhode Island estuaries.
NAMERA Map of Cod in Fall © Kevin Ruddock

How to Map an Ocean

From the distribution of species to the topography of the seafloor, ocean mapping is a prime tool for scientists to share information with the public.
Shellfish Transplant Via Boat © Chris Littlefield

Quahog Restoration

The quahog is a 'clever' engineer of our coastal waters improving habitat for other species.

Latest Photos

Shellfish Transplant-One 50lb Bag at a Time © Kevin Essington

Clams in Ninigret

What does it take to transplant clams into a coastal pond? One 50lb bag at a time!
Purple Finch in Winter © Geoff Dennis

Birds of the Sakonnet

Photographer Geoff Dennis has a lens for all seasons and a passion for place!
Blue Crab - "Beautiful Swimmer" © Prentice Stout

Point Judith Pond

Prentice Stout, oceanographer and educator, shows us the amazing underwater life in a salt pond.

Latest Videos

Cranberry Harvest at Middle Acres Farm © Carla Ricci

Cranberry Harvest

The beauty of the Westport River comes to life while you hear from Sakonnet Program Director, John Berg, about the importance of Middle Acres Farm to our biodiversity goals. See related article.