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 talk shows are diving deep into issues connected to Long Island Sound and beyond.
You’ll hear about winter-tolerant coral reefs and the comeback of the diamondback terrapin. We’ll unpack the impact of our local shellfish industry and celebrate the history of sea shanties. Learn what the ocean can tell us about how we’re treating the planet from a panel of experts, hear from a scientist who spent 100 days living underwater and so much more.
Listen to them all or jump to your favorite topics with our NautiWeek playlist!
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Reinhard Dirscherl/Getty ImagesJellyfish or “jellies” have been around for millions of years - that’s longer than humans - and climate change has only made their population bloom. Today, on Where We Live, we talk about how a thriving jelly population is impacting the ecosystem here in Connecticut. -
Jacque Benway/Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental ProtectionThis hour, we spotlight sturgeon, a prehistoric and largely-endangered species of fish where we live. Hear from the state's sturgeon monitoring program, plus, meet an Atlantic sturgeon at the Maritime Aquarium's new "touch tank." -
Sabrina Herrera/Connecticut PublicFor NautiWeek, we’re talking about sea chanteys on The Colin McEnroe Show! Let’s learn some of the complex history behind these songs sung in pubs. Featuring Connecticut’s own The Jovial Crew! -
Tony Spinelli/Connecticut PublicThis week on Seasoned, get to know chef Reneé Touponce and spearfisherwoman Valentine Thomas. Plus Carolyn Wyman is your guide to the best local clam cakes and fritters. -
Mystic Seaport MuseumThis hour, we survey shipwrecks and other bits of history resting off Connecticut’s coast, as well as at the bottom of some lakes and rivers. -
Ryan Caron King/Connecticut PublicFor NautiWeek, we listen back to a panel titled “Oceans, Our Global Watchdog.” Topics include climate change and how some communities are disproportionately affected by it. -
Lauren Owens Lambert/AFP via Getty ImagesThe tenacious, carnivorous little turtle known as the diamondback terrapin is starting to make its way back to Connecticut. Today, we learn about how this species returned to our coastlines and what you can do to help conserve their population in our state. -
Jennifer Ahrens/Connecticut PublicAs part of Connecticut Public’s first-ever NautiWeek, we’re diving deep into sea creatures getting attention at the State Capitol. This hour, learn all about what policymakers are doing to protect horseshoe crabs and shellfish in our state. -
As part of NautiWeek, Audacious brings you two people who broke world records underwater! One is for breath-holding, the other is for living underwater for 100 days. -
Kody Sharp/Roger Williams UniversityThis hour, we hear about northern star coral, or Astrangia poculata, and the ways it's being studied in Long Island Sound and Narragansett Bay. Plus, Soundkeeper Bill Lucey shares his concerns about the impacts of warming waters.
To learn more about Long Island Sound and the impact of climate change on our state, watch Cutline: Climate Change Along Connecticut's Coast.