Volcanic ash and mollusc shells encircle a deep-sea hydrothermal vent in Tonga's Pacific vent field. Read about how URI researchers examined the impact of environmental changes from volcanic eruptions.

Climate change impacts food security worldwide. On Jan. 17, 2024 URI will convene government, academic, industry, and community leaders for the eighth annual Rhode Island Food System Summit to discuss innovative food system practices that support environmental stewardship in Rhode Island and beyond.

The Partnership for Research in Sustainable Agriculture (PRESS) is a great source of funding for teams of industry members and researchers working to solve problems related to sustainable aquaculture. PRESS is currently accepting new proposals on a rolling basis.

Read the entire story about the work of two URI pharmacologists who are expanding the College of Pharmacy's longstanding tradition of marine research.

If you are a start-up in the offshore wind supply chain, check out this opportunity being offered by SeaAhead to pitch your product at the International Partnering Forum (IPF) 2024 which is recognized as one of the top offshore wind energy conferences in the Americas.

The Power at Sea Prize is a new federal funding opportunity that will invest $1.7 million in innovative marine energy technologies in the early stages of development that utilize the power inherent in the ocean.

Here we go! The Ocean Tech Hub (OTC) of Southern New England led by RI Commerce has been selected by the Biden Administration as one of 31 Tech Hubs across the country that will receive federal investments to bring the benefits and opportunities of scientific and technological innovation to all communities and all workers.

“Foundation 2 Blade”, is a three-day in-person training that provides a full overview of the industry, including the latest on technology, policy, supply chain and workforce needs, and most importantly, how to find your entry into the offshore wind market

New URI and NOAA partnership will explore the interactions between offshore wind development and marine ecosystems

The US Department of Commerce invests $10 billion over five years toward critical technologies. In response, Grow Blue, RI’s Commerce Corporation, and other blue economy partners have formed The RI Ocean Tech Hub.

Proposed “Ocean Innovation Clusters” Will Support Continued Blue Economy Growth and Job Creation in Rhode Island

The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its successful Summer Speaking series focusing on the emerging Blue Economy.  From June 8th to August 24th, the eleven-part series will help attendees understand what the Blue Economy is and how it impacts them. 

A coalition of Blue Economy stakeholders led by the University of Rhode Island Research Foundation released Rhode Island’s 2030 Blue Economy Action Plan. This plan has been developed with the input of over 300 representatives of the Blue Economy in the state.

Tackling climate change, protecting biodiversity and fostering inclusive economic growth will require more than $3 trillion of investments in the world’s oceans in the coming decades.

REGENT’s Seaglider, which can reach 180 mph at full tilt, could enter service by 2025.