New Book Tells the Story of Rhode Island in Shellfish

The article in the Rhode Island Monthly reviews Sarah Schumann’s new book called Rhode Island’s Shellfish Heritage: An Ecological History.

“The book provides an illustrated guide to Rhode Island’s shellfish population, tells the story of some of the state’s well-known fishing families, describes how pollution affected the shellfish population, details the different types of quahogging equipment and even delves into the debate over chowder.”

“Rhode Island’s Shellfish Heritage is available free at the Rhode Island Sea Grant office, in digital form online, or can be ordered for $7 in postage. The contact at Rhode Island Sea Grant is Tracy Kennedy at tkennedy@uri.edu or 401-874-6805.”

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