The WheelhouseHorseshoe crabs and shellfish make waves at the State Capitol
NautiWeek: Diving into Connecticut’s shoreline and beyond
In Connecticut, you’re never far from the sea. To explore this coastal connection, Connecticut Public’s six talk shows dedicate a week to exploring is…10 clip(s)
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All week long, Connecticut Public’s talk shows are celebrating all things nautical with its first-ever NautiWeek. So, on The Wheelhouse, we’re going big on some sea creatures getting attention at the State Capitol.
In recent years, state lawmakers have put in place a number of protections for both horseshoe crabs and shellfish — including a ban on hand-harvesting horseshoe crabs just this past year. This hour, learn all about efforts to preserve both of these creatures in Connecticut.
GUESTS:
- Jo-Marie Kasinak: Director, Project Limulus at Sacred Heart University
- John Moritz: State Reporter, CT Insider
- Tessa Getchis: Aquaculture Extension Educator, Connecticut Sea Grant and UConn Extension Program
Special thanks to our colleague Jeni Ahrens for contributing to this episode.
Dive into all of the nautical-themed stories airing this week on Connecticut Public's original talk shows by visiting ctpublic.org/nautiweek.
