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Survey shows flooding risks and realities
in three Hampton neighborhoods

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To document the flooding experiences of local residents, a research team surveyed three historic neighborhoods in Hampton, Virginia, that are vulnerable to flooding.The survey asked residents about their experiences with flooding and adaptive measures they have taken to increase their resilience. Homeowners also rated their ability to cope with flooding, and what flood impacts would cause them to consider relocation.

Coastal Communities, Communication, Extension, Fellowships & Internships, Healthy Ecosystems, Homepage Feature, News, Research, Virginia Coastal Policy Center, Virginia Sea Grant Graduate Research Fellowship, Virginia Sea Grant in the News

Research, policy ‘paved the way’
for eelgrass carbon credits in Virginia

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As water quality improvements allow seagrass meadows to survive and expand, carbon offset credits from registered projects could provide a funding mechanism for additional restoration work, said Karen McGlathery, lead investigator at the Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research area, where the study was conducted.

Coastal & Ocean Literacy, Coastal Communities, Education, Extension, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Homepage Feature, News, Research

Aquaculture, aquariums, and seafood safety at VSAREC

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VSAREC staff provides technical support and scientific guidance to the seafood and aquaculture industries, both in Virginia and throughout the U.S. through food safety training, support for food processors, and internship programs that train future leaders in cutting-edge aquaculture.

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