Ted Morton

Director of @PewEnvironment's U.S. Oceans - Federal Fisheries team; Georgia Bulldogs fan, ATL Braves fan, love 2 travel, hike and play tennis.Tweets are my own

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

Thanks to the hard work of @NOAADigCoast, @ctseagrant, @UConn @CTAudubon, @ConnDEEP and @Estuaries4Life, a new National Estuarine Research Reserve—the country’s 30th and CT's first—is a step closer to designation. #NERRS https://t.co/DDnu6UyTar

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

Congratulations to the 2020 Pew Marine Fellows! Impressive individuals and projects.

[Polita Glynn @politamiami]

Looking past these difficult times to future work and am proud to announce the 2020 cohort of #Pewmarinefellow https://t.co/kKssHkOKvN

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

Joining @Estuaries4Life in celebrating Estuaries this week. #iheartestuaries

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

Estuaries are where rivers meet the sea. They provide critical habitat for marine life, protect shorelines, and more. #iheartestuaries #NERRS https://t.co/gKLhS7hDgW

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

Oyster reefs provide a multitude of benefits to oceans and people, from improving water quality to protecting shorelines from storms. Learn now @NYNJBaykeeper and @NWSEarleNJ are working together to leverage their potential. #USNavy #DoD #habitat: https://t.co/eu8bct3xK9

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

More than 1 million acres of marshes, beaches, mangroves, and forests are protected in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System.

Find your reserve here: https://t.co/BYKxXU3uTO #EstuariesWeek

[NCDP @columbia_ncdp]

Senate Committee Passes Highway Bill With First-Ever Disaster Resilience Programs https://t.co/y6pOk6VQOo via @pewtrusts

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

The National Estuarine Research Reserve system encompasses more than 1.3 million acres and 4,500 miles of shoreline, which include more than 889 miles of paddle and hiking trails. #EstuariesWeek https://t.co/SpqoZFOVlW

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

Estuaries, such as the Chesapeake Bay, are a crucial habitat for fish to reproduce and shelter. https://t.co/7QCtIinobr #EstuariesWeek

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

It's #EstuariesWeek and we're celebrating all the ways you can enjoy our National Estuarine Research Reserves #Ididthis https://t.co/rsoTa6hhMJ

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

Why do we need to reduce bycatch of river herring and shad at sea? Because it means “less food available for predators like stripers and the other game fish that our membership likes to fish for,” says Harold Daub in PA https://t.co/JJzekn2c0o #LittleFishBigDeal #KeepOceansFishy

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

My latest - learn more about these important protected areas and how they advance science, education and recreation!

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

National Estuarine Research Reserves offer more than just coastal protections—they’re also outdoor classrooms for the next generation of conservationists. https://t.co/XTPqKy74Fo #NERRS

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

States can use Special Area Management Plans to protect shorelines and communities. @URICRC’s and @RI_CRMC’s work with SAMPs means Rhode Island leads the country in coastal protections: https://t.co/AgSpiEuONq

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

#DYK: One oyster filters gallons of water every day. But populations along the East Coast are depleted. How is NY bucking this trend? @BillionOyster @SoMas_SBU https://t.co/3DULWlZdfS

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

New from @everettherald: @AudubonWA argues that we need to use every tool available to protect our coasts, our communities and our way of life. Seabirds depend on a healthy coastal habitat ocean ecosystem, and so does our economy. Read more: https://t.co/2cQpvNXgLL

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

Speak up by June 30: Nearly a decade after a catastrophic oil spill, critical #coral habitat in the Gulf of Mexico could receive protections. Comment on the plan now: https://t.co/f9e9epBsZQ

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

My latest: Along America’s Coasts, Little-Known Law Has Potential for Big Impact https://t.co/6iJaTMkMwW via @pewtrusts

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

Sharks traverse the ocean year-round. This #WorldOceansDay we’re recognizing how sharks serve as vital links to healthy oceans and marine food webs. Learn how #CITES is driving countries to protect and manage sharks: https://t.co/UER2Zawu9q

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

#keepoceansfishy #littlefishbigdeal

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

“The health of U.S. forage fish populations is in jeopardy” – Tom Wathen with @pewenvironment & Nehl Horton with @TheIGFA on a promising bipartisan House bill that could help. https://t.co/9PafttEYJy #CHOW2019 #keepoceansfishy

[Rep. Brian Mast @RepBrianMast]

Protecting our coastal environment & economy is one of my top priorities which is why I introduced the Forage Fish Conservation Act with @RepDebbieDingell. A big thanks to @AudubonSociety for being a GREAT partner as we fight to preserve our marine ecosystems!

[Ted Morton @tedontheocean]

Forage Fish, Vital to Ecosystem and Economy, Would Gain Protections Under House Bill - https://t.co/TQ8hpdi4f1 via @pewtrusts