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Coastlines & Conversations

Coastlines & Conversations

Written by: The University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute
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Weaving together science, storytelling, and stewardship, Coastlines & Conversations brings you to the frontlines of coastal research and resilience. Produced by the University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute, this podcast series shares the voices of scientists, community leaders, and environmental stewards working to understand and protect our changing shores. Each episode dives into the connections between people and place—exploring how research, local knowledge, and collective action shape the future of our coasts.

The University of Rhode Island, Coastal Institute 2025 Nature & Ecology Science
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  • Scanning the Sky: Thirty Years of Hawk Watching on Napatree Point

    Scanning the Sky: Thirty Years of Hawk Watching on Napatree Point
    Feb 20 2025

    Tune in to discover how every observation, every hawk overhead, contributes to the future of this extraordinary place.

    For over three decades, Joe Zbyrowski has scanned the skies above Napatree Point, tracking migrating raptors and quietly building one of Rhode Island’s most unique community science datasets. His meticulous observations offer rare insight into the health of birds of prey and the fragile coastal ecosystem they depend on.

    Created by Julie Maurer, M.S., University of Rhode Island, and edited by Jaclyn Witterschein, URI Coastal Institute, this podcast brings Joe’s story to life—blending his reflections with the voices of conservationists and scientists. Brought to you as part of the Coastal Institute Climate Response Demonstration Site Initiative, the series reveals how one person’s dedication to hawk watching is helping safeguard Napatree Point, a vital rest stop for migrating birds and a beacon of climate resilience.

    To learn more, please visit: https://ci.uri.edu/initiatives/ongoing-initiatives/demonstration/
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