I grew up in RI. Plenty of both. I fished for flounder, cod, skipjacks, blue fish, crabs, lobster and quahogs in the ocean.
In freshwater I was a BIG fan of Bass fishing. Did it all the time. Also went trout fishing every opening day and caught plenty of pickerel as well.
I always have and I always will prefer freshwater fishing. Largemouth Bass fishing, in particular.