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Education

By David Gaylord | May 29, 2018

K-12 Education The goal of the Woods Hole Sea Grant Education Program is to increase ocean literacy – “an understanding of the ocean’s influence on you-and your influence on the ocean” so that all citizens young and old can make informed and sustainable decisions involving our coastal resources, communities, and economies. Workshops for Educators Lesson…

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Bulletin: Clam Tents: A New Approach to Soft-Shell Clam Culture and Management

By Helen Gordon | January 29, 2015

Bulletin: Clam Tents: A New Approach to Soft-Shell Clam Culture and Management Soft-shell clams, Mya arenaria, are an enigma to scientists, managers, and shellfish harvesters in southeastern Massachusetts and throughout the bivalve’s range. One year, clams may settle in very dense concentrations, while, the following year, there may be no soft-shell clam recruitment at the…

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Clearing the Way for River Herring in Plymouth

By | June 7, 2019

Just a stone’s throw from the Plymouth Rock where the Pilgrim’s first landed in 1620 is the mouth of Town Brook, a river that runs through the center of Plymouth and was once the source of fresh water and food for the Pilgrims. Chief among the fish from the river were herring, whose annual migration…

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Property Owners

By | May 9, 2018

Property Owners Technical Assistance Extension agents provides technical assistance to property owners on the following topics and issues: » Erosion control alternatives » Potential effects of various human activities on coastal landforms » Beach and dune restoration and stabilization techniques » Coastal landscaping » Coastal floodplains » Sea level rise » Storm surge » Flood…

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Plants and Animal Habitats

By | October 31, 2020

Plant and Animal Habitats             This program is a collaboration between the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network and Woods Hole Sea Grant. Summary In this 2nd grade unit, the students will explore the habitats of plants and animals.  A habitat is a place where an animal or plant lives that meets…

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Community Engagement

By Helen Gordon | January 7, 2015

Community Engagement At Woods Hole Sea Grant, the goal of  outreach activities is the active and effective dissemination of Sea Grant information, research, and technology. By reaching out to audiences in an attempt to answer questions, increase environmental awareness, improve science literacy, and bridge the gap between marine research and an informed and knowledgeable public, the…

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COVID-19 Resources

By | May 14, 2020

COVID 19 RESOURCES We are pleased to offer the following resources to assist our stakeholders, developed during the pandemic but still relevant to a great deal as we transition back to a “new normal.” Woods Hole Sea Grant staff are working a hybrid of remote and in-office schedules but as always are available to assist you…

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