Marine Fisheries Section, RI Dept of Environmental Management - Located at Ft. Wetherill in Jamestown. Provides research and monitoring of marine species to support effective management of finfish and shellfish populations. Includes extensive list of links related to marine fisheries, commercial fishing and sport fis - http://www.dem.ri.gov/topics/mftopics.htm
The Conservation Agency - The Conservation Agency, headquartered in Jamestown, provides biological data and consulting services to assist local land trusts in defining and implementing regional strategies for preservation of biodiversity and habitat in the Narragansett Bay watersh - http://www.theconservationagency.org
Rocky Shore: Discovery of Rhode Island Coastal Environments - Educational web site geared to students in grades 3 to 12. Includes a detailed virtual field trip to Beavertail State Park and Lighthouse, other material covering the geography, geology and biology of the area, suggested classroom activities and reference - http://omp.gso.uri.edu/discovery/RockyShore/RSHOME.HTM
Geological History of Jamestown RI - Reviews the geological processes that shaped Jamestown, Rhode Island, the Narragansett Bay area, New England and North America. Starts with the formation of Avalonia about 565 million years ago, continues through continental collisions, glacial modificat - http://www.jamestown-ri.info/geological_history.htm