OSM Visits: Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Rhode Island, sits on Aquidneck Island between the Sakonnet River and Narragansett Bay, defined by a mix of working farmland, coastal neighborhoods and historic sites.
Portsmouth’s landscape reflects both its colonial roots and ongoing conservation efforts, with local organizations working to preserve habitats, protect water quality and maintain the character of the island’s rural and coastal environment.
Tomas Koeck, filmmaker behind Ocean State: Rhode Island’s Wild Coast, speaks with attendees during Coastal Conversations in Portsmouth.
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Guests take part in a Q&A following the screening, engaging directly with scientists and conservation leaders.
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Tomas Koeck leads a discussion on the stories behind Rhode Island’s marine ecosystems — and what’s at stake.
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Audience members listen during a community event focused on marine conservation and coastal resilience.
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Tomas Koeck addresses attendees during a panel discussion following a screening of Ocean State: Rhode Island’s Wild Coast.
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Attendees watch exclusive clips highlighting the state’s marine habitats and wildlife.
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Talking tides, sharks and everything in between. Coastal Conversations gets into what makes Rhode Island’s coast worth protecting.
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Experts from Save The Bay, Atlantic Shark Institute, The Nature Conservancy and Aquidneck Island Land Trust answer audience questions.
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