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The Rising Tide of Plastic Pollution: Sustainable Business Solutions Summit
The transition to sustainable serviceware can be complicated for businesses. This month, WHOI Sea Grant communicator Stephanie Murphy spoke about these challenges at the 5th Annual Take Care Cape Cod summit. This year’s meeting was called “The Rising Tide of Plastic Pollution: Sustainable Business Solutions.”
Read MoreTeacher Workshop: Dec. 14, 2023 – Marine and Freshwater HABs
From Classroom to Coastline: An educator workshop about marine and freshwater harmful algal blooms (HABs) Presenters Dr. Mindy Richlen, WHOI Biology Department Dr. Julie Hambrook Berkman, Association to Preserve Cape Cod Date December 14, 2023 from 9 am – 4 pm Location WHOI Quissett Campus, Clark Building, Room 507 360 Woods Hole Road Woods Hole,…
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Opportunities for high school and undergraduate students Please note: Only some of these resources are from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. As a resource, this page also lists other organizations that offer programs for students. Please contact the individual programs directly for details on their offerings. High School Opportunities in Ocean Science at WHOI and…
Read MoreShucking Oysters and Some Fun Recipes
How to Shuck an Oyster Shucking an oyster can be intimidating. But with the right tools and a bit of instruction, you can master it! Let WHOI Sea Grant’s marine team show you how. » Learn more about WHOI Sea Grant’s work with shellfish aquaculture! RECIPES Roasted Oysters w/ Spinach, Feta, and Lemon Aioli BBQ…
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Oyster Aquaculture Overview Oysters provide benefits to the ecosystem, human health, the Blue Economy. Shellfish act as natural water purifiers by filtering and removing pollutants from the sea. They contain high-quality protein and other essential nutrients and are an important part of a healthful diet. In 2021, a total of 398 aquaculture growers cultivated 1352.3…
Read MoreCoastal Impacts Newsletter May 2023
Coastal Impacts Woods Hole Sea Grant Newsletter May 2023 Table of Contents SUBSCRIBE » Newsletter subscribe form ISSUE ARCHIVE » Read past issues of Coastal Impacts CURRENT ISSUE » “Coastal Impacts” home Follow us on Facebook!@WoodsHoleSeaGrant Tweet us on Twitter@WoodsHoleSeaGnt Find us on Instagram@WoodsHoleSeaGrant Sorry, we couldn’t find any posts. Please try a different…
Read MoreCoastal Impacts Newsletter – Aug 2023
Coastal Impacts Woods Hole Sea Grant Newsletter August 2023 Table of Contents SUBSCRIBE » Newsletter subscribe form ISSUE ARCHIVE » Read past issues of Coastal Impacts CURRENT ISSUE » “Coastal Impacts” home Follow us on Facebook!@WHOISeaGrant Tweet us on Twitter@WHOISeaGrant Find us on Instagram@WHOISeaGrant Featured Stories Insights on Coastal Resilience and the Future from…
Read MoreInsights on Coastal Resilience and the Future from the 2023 Islands Conference
“A world without ice sheets? Is this our future?” These were questions posed in June at the Islands Conference on Nantucket by keynote speaker Sarah Das, a physical oceanographer at WHOI. Sea level rise – the result of warming water and melting glaciers – is a global concern but holds heightened significance to those living…
Read MoreOcean STEAM-Powered Women in Woods Hole
Ten young women interested in exploring ocean science arrived in Woods Hole on August 6, 2023 to spend a week conducting bioacoustic research with WHOI biologist Laela Sayigh and investigating different marine Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) careers. They are now amongst a group of 60 high-school aged young women in Massachusetts who…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Capes
Explore the diverse ecosystems and some of the sustainability challenges common to Cape Cod and Cape Verde! An exhibit created by WHOI Sea Grant intern Carolyn King and featured at the Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center in East Falmouth, MA. AN INTRODUCTION: By Carolyn King BORN OF FIRE AND ICE: Origin Stories…
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