Blue Economy Series: Coastal Resilience & the Future of Coastal Trades

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Start Date

June 18, 2025 12:00 pm

End Date

June 18, 2025 02:00 pm

Venue

TBD, Westerly, RI, United States

Organizer

Innovate Newport, Grow Blue

Price

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Kicking off the Summer 2025 Blue & You Regional Speaker Series!

This event is an opportunity for local waterfront workers and community members to discuss firsthand experiences with rising sea level impacts, and to explore adaptive strategies for sustaining livelihoods.

Janet Coit, Former Director of NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, will be the keynote speaker. Coit promoted more resilient, “climate ready” fisheries during her time at NOAA along with investing in habitat restoration, new technologies, and expanded scientific surveys.

Attendees also will hear from a panel of RI-based waterfront industry professionals and have time for Q&A and networking.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Fishermen, aquaculture farmers, marina operators, charter captains, coastal tradespeople, and community stakeholders.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • News, updates and insights related to coastal resiliency
  • Exploration of / connection over common challenges and concerns
  • Networking with peers and resources

COST: FREE!

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