MARACOOS in Connecticut
Over 600 miles long, Connecticut’s shoreline is made of sandy beaches, tidal rivers, salt marshes, rocky shores, and bays overlooking the Long Island Sound. The Connecticut shore is home to a robust commercial fishing industry and thriving aquaculture trade. According to CT.Gov, Connecticut’s aquaculture industry utilizes over 61,000 acres of Connecticut’s coastal waters for shellfish farms relying on the health of Long Island Sound to support the growing industry.
Supporting Local Fishing & Aquaculture Industry
In collaboration with regional partners, MARACOOS data is essential to monitoring water quality, tracking hypoxia events, and informing resilience planning across this ecologically and economically significant waterway. Monitoring Long Island Sound is vital to limiting economic impacts due to environmental factors.
Supporting Maritime Traffic
Systems like MARACOOS’ HF Radar station located on Great Captain’s Island operated by the University of Connecticut can provide near-real-time data on surface currents, wind, and wave data to support coastal management.
