May 2026
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant has awarded $1.6 million to four new research projects that will investigate pressing concerns related to Massachusetts’ vital aquaculture and fisheries industries, including oysters, soft-shell clams, and black sea bass. The awards are the…
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The ocean is full of strange, fascinating, and sometimes surprising science. From its distinctive creatures to intricate ecosystems, here are some of the many things I learned in my 2025 O-STEAM fellowship that make the marine world so incredible.
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WHOI biologist Kirstin Meyer-Kaiser studies the colonies that settle around shipwrecks, looking at changes to the colonies over time as well as changes to the ship, including the impacts of large fishing nets and other gear that become entangled in the wreck. This “marine debris” can destroy whole sections of a wreck, disrupting the habitat of colonizing animals.
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Interest in aquaculture as a business opportunity brings a steady influx of inquiries to WHOI Sea Grant for technical and permitting assistance. The Fundamentals of Shellfish Farming class highlights ways someone could get involved with shellfish farming including creating a new farm, working on a farm, and …
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With its soft sand and warm water, South Cape Beach in Mashpee is a popular Cape Cod summer destination. But it’s more than just a great place to relax; year round, South Cape also serves as a barrier for marshes, ponds, and habitats. Monitoring this shoreline is fundamental to being able to protect it, and beach-goers can be part …
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WHOI Sea Grant welcomes Jessica Drysdale, who joined our team in May as research and fellowship coordinator. Jess has been working in the Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry department at WHOI since 2015, including projects exploring carbon cycling in the ocean…
Read MoreWomen on the Water Film Screening - June 6!
On Saturday, June 6, from 3 - 4:30 p.m., join WHOI Sea Grant and the Woods Hole Film Festival in WHOI's Redfield Auditorium for a free screening of Women on the Water, a documentary created by New Hampshire Sea Grant about the changing face of the seafood industry. A panel discussion with Massachusetts fishers will follow.
» Space is limited. Reserve your seat.
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