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Islands Conference to Explore Coastal Concerns on Martha’s Vineyard

September 9, 2026
[Woods Hole, Mass. – Sept. 9, 2026] – The Islands Coastal Conference will return to Martha’s Vineyard on Tuesday, October 6, bringing scientists, planners, nonprofit organizations, and members of the…

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U.S. Aquariums and Universities Collaborate on Transformative Aquaculture of Marine Fish

July 28, 2026

Project Launches Interactive Site to Share Ocean Conservation Science July 28, 2026 – A nationwide collaboration among public aquariums and research institutions has developed new methods to breed more than…

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Women on the Water Film Screening in Woods Hole

April 28, 2026

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., join WHOI Sea Grant and the Woods Hole Film Festival for a screening of Women on the Water, a documentary…

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WHOI Sea Grant supports $1.6 million in critical aquaculture and fisheries research

April 7, 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,…

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Recycle Your Boat Wrap the Easy Way on Cape Cod 

March 28, 2025

From April 1 to July 31, 2025, Cape Cod boaters and marinas can recycle shrink wrap hassle-free-thanks to Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and WHOI Sea Grant.     March 28, 2025 …

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Proposed Wastewater Release into Cape Cod Bay Likely to Remain in Bay for at Least One Month, Study Finds

December 4, 2024

Woods Hole, Mass. (Dec. 4, 2024) — Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) investigating the pathways of the proposed wastewater discharge from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS)…

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News release: Martha’s Vineyard Coastal Conference Focuses on Resilience

September 23, 2024

For immediate release Contact: Shelly McComb, shelly.mccomb@whoi.edu Martha’s Vineyard Coastal Conference Scheduled for Oct. 1; Will Focus on Resilience [Sept. 19, 2024] — Martha’s Vineyard is on the frontline of…

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More than 46 Tons of Plastic Shrink Wrap Diverted from the Waste Stream Thanks to Cape-wide Shrink Wrap Recycling Program

July 31, 2024

July 31, 2024 – Cape Cod and boating go hand in hand in the summer. In the off-season, many of those boats are covered in plastic shrink wrap to protect…

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Announcing Cape Cod Coastal Resilience Week

May 6, 2024

Cape Cod Coastal Resilience Week Raises Awareness of Coastal Vulnerabilities and Promotes Solutions – while having a bit of fun at the same time Eight days of events across Cape…

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News Release: WHOI Sea Grant commits $1.7 million to advancing research in coastal and marine science

February 14, 2024

(Woods Hole, MA, February, 14, 2024) – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant announces funding for five new research projects that address pressing coastal issues in and around Massachusetts, including…

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