Roger Williams University Professor Koty Sharp says the northern star coral could offer insights to help protect tropical reefs as ocean temperatures rise.
Made possible by Sarasota, Fla., and Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass., philanthropist Elizabeth Moore HD’24, the new initiative combines marine science, sustainability, and entrepreneurship to address coastal challenges and power the blue economy.
RWU professors receive National Science Foundation funding to apply science and engineering research and undergraduate education toward understanding how microplastics enter and accumulate in Narragansett Bay.
Journalism fellows from the Metcalf Institute visited Roger Williams University for a hands-on learning experience about the Eastern oyster’s life cycle.
New testing method allows shellfish farmers to rapidly diagnose and manage hemocytic neoplasia in hardshell clams, boosting sustainability and stock health.
Rising senior Branalysa Varela earned third place at the 2025 World Aquaculture Society Conference, an international event focused on advancing technology and knowledge to meet the global demand for aquaculture development.
A new interdisciplinary marine science and business course is making waves at Roger Williams University by teaching students to solve real problems through smart, sustainable business models.
