Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal

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21 October 2026 02:05

It's #oysterweek! 🦪 With the help of our state partners, we assembled a collection of nine maps on the Portal showing where oyster farming and other #aquaculture activities are permitted or managed in coastal Mid-Atlantic waters. Learn more: portal.midatlanticocean.org/news/explore...

NOAA Fisheries

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21 October 2026 02:05

We’re celebrating the mighty oyster all week! 🦪🎉Oysters are a tasty seafood, but they also grow in reefs that provide habitat and help filter the water. Join us as we highlight NOAA’s oyster work during #OysterWeek! https://bit.ly/3S8CxhR

NOAA Fisheries

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21 October 2026 02:04

Creating oyster reefs is hard work—we’re building 70+ acres of them, one dump-truck-sized load at a time. This project is building a 12-inch base of stone for oyster larvae to settle on, creating a reef for Bay species. #OysterWeek #HabitatRestoration https://bit.ly/4hYLh6I

Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal

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12 October 2026 17:59

The Portal maintains an Indigenous Nations, Communities & Cultures map collection to assist with ocean planning and increase awareness of the region’s deep American Indian heritage and history. ℹ️ More info: portal.midatlanticocean.org/news/introdu... #IndigenousPeoplesDay #marinespatialplanning 🌊🧪

URI Graduate School of Oceanography

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08 October 2026 13:59

🌊 Meet R/V Warfish! A traditional 45-foot Downeast-style lobster boat, Warfish is equipped for coastal oceanography & supports research throughout Narragansett Bay & the Sounds. Today, Warfish hosted a demonstration of AUV acoustic navigation & tracking off Jamestown, sponsored by NOAA OECI.