Rhode Island Sea Grant College Program: Celebrating 30 Years In The Ocean State And 2001-2003 Program Guide

The Rhode Island Sea Grant College Program uses the best available science to support public policy on the marine environment. It plays a vital role in assisting stakeholders in making critical decisions on the future of America's marine economy, and acts as a bridge and a catalyst among government at all levels, nongovernmental organizations, and the public to work on actions that ensure the environmental and economic sustainability of our coastal oceans. This guide lists and describes Rhode Island Sea Grant's major initiatives in water quality, coastal development, seafood production, and education. It also outlines administrative and budgetary issues.