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The first genetic study of the diversity of clinging jellyfish populations around the globe discovered some surprising links among distant communities of jellies and also revealed there may be more than one species of the infamous stinger. The paper published April 18, 2017 in the journal Peer J by Sea Grant-funded researchers at WHOI. Read…
Towns along Cape Cod and the Islands are looking to shellfish not only as tasty culinary treats, but also for help cleaning up waters degraded by excess nitrogen in the region. While nitrogen is essential for all plants and animals, too much nitrogen in ponds and waterways—often caused by fertilizer runoff and septic tanks—can fuel…
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Event Details Description: Experts conducting research about systemic racism in America and how to combat it share their insights with the marine science community. Four short talks are followed by a 30 minute panel discussion. Held: Nov. 20, 2020 Curated by: Drs. Collin Ward and Steven Roberts Speakers and Panelists: Dr. Steven Roberts: Systemic Racism In Our…
Project Title: Woods Hole Sea Grant COVID-19 Related Rapid Response to Aquaculture Industry Evaluation of oyster shucking and processing in Massachusetts to explore logistics, production costs, and retail pricing of value-added products BackgroundShellfish aquaculture production of oysters is a $27.6 million dollar industry in Massachusetts with 1200 acres in cultivation and 388 growers participating (DMF 2018). The size of the industry has nearly quadrupled in value over the decade from 2008…
This time of year cranberry bogs in southeastern Massachusetts are something straight out of New England central casting: flooded pools with floating berries gathered in tight crimson circles, ready to be vacuumed into trucks by wader-clad workers slowly moving through often chest-high water. This iconic autumn image certainly helps when marketing cranberries, but there’s a…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is making $530 million dollars available to U.S. commercial fishermen affected by retaliatory trade tariffs from foreign governments. Details on the program are below. USDA/FSA Seafood Trade Relief Program – STRP Program opened: September 14, 2020 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 15, 2021 Detailed information can…
North Falmouth Elementary School teacher Michael Irving is pictured in his classroom using materials and skills developed in conjunction with Woods Hole Sea Grant. This summer, Michael Irving, a second grade teacher from North Falmouth Elementary School, collaborated with Woods Hole Sea Grant (WHSG) Education Specialist, Grace Simpkins, through the Teachers-in-Residence Program. This Cape Cod…
This year’s Knauss Fellowship has certainly been different than previous years for the 68 participants in the one-year program that places early career professionals in federal government offices in Washington D.C. The fellowships start in February and the impacts of COVID-19 soon followed, forcing major changes to the way the fellows did their work. Sean McNally, a WHSG-sponsored fellow who recently…
The Woods Hole Sea Grant Program supports research, education, and extension projects that encourage environmental stewardship, long-term economic development, and responsible use of the nation’s coastal and ocean resources. It is part of the National Sea Grant College Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a network of 33 individual programs located in…