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Knauss Profile: Amalia Aruda Almada
Amalia Aruda Almada has long had an interest in the connection between ocean science and public health. As an undergraduate at Georgetown University, Almada had read about the oceanographer and microbiologist Rita Colwell, who was the first scientist to show that freshwater copepods—barely visible …
Read MoreNew Aquaculture Projects Funded
Bay State Aquaculture Projects Get Green Light from National Sea Grant Program October 31, 2017–Two new grants to the Woods Hole Sea Grant program totaling more than $650,000 will support research aimed at expanding aquaculture production in Massachusetts. The projects won funding as part of a national strategic investment in aquaculture by the NOAA Sea…
Read MoreCoasts, Oceans, and Stewardship Program Gets Kids Excited about Marine Science
In January 2018, Woods Hole Sea Grant launched an educational partnership with the NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC). The Coasts, Oceans, and Stewardship (COAST) Program brings current marine science research to local classrooms with exciting, hands-on lessons aimed at increasing students’ awareness and enjoyment of their coastal resources. With this partnership, the program expands…
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Hurricanes Though it has been 30 years since the last major hurricane struck the Massachusetts coast, hurricanes can be devastating and they can happen here! Be smart and prepare yourself, your family and your home to minimize losses from a hurricane. https://seagrant.whoi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Hurricanes_in_New_England.mp4 Preparing for a Hurricane in New England *From Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for…
Read MoreTips on Tuna Handling
Tips on Tuna Handling Helpful to educators and students. White, A.W. 2 pp., 1988 WHOI-G-88-001 The value of the bluefin tuna fishery is driven largely by the high demand for top-quality, fresh tuna for the Japanese market. Fresh bluefin tuna is most valuable when the fat content is high (generally between the end of July…
Read MoreGetting a Leg Up on Floodplain Management
Providing guidance to regulators and builders on floodplain management is part of Woods Hole Sea Grant’s mission to enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal and marine resources. When it comes to building in a floodplain – areas at risk of flooding after significant rainfall – there are myriad regulations set by local, state,…
Read MoreResearch on education: Learning by Listening to Marine Mammal Sounds
Learning by Listening to Marine Mammal Sounds Humpback whale photo courtesy of NOAA. Sept. 2018 — A Sea Grant-funded project aims to make science accessible to visually impaired students. Carla Curran, professor of marine sciences at Savannah State University, and Laela Sayigh, a biologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, worked with Kathy Patterson, the manager…
Read MoreWHOI-R-05-004 Bernhard, A. E. Loss of Divers
WHOI-R-05-004 Bernhard, A. E. Loss of Divers
Read MoreBeach and Dune Profiles: An Educational Tool for Observing and Comparing Dynamic Coastal Environments
Beach and Dune Profiles: An Educational Tool for Observing and Comparing Dynamic Coastal Environments Helpful to educators and students. WHOI Sea Grant Marine Extension Bulletin, 6 pp., 2001 WHOI-G-01-001
Read MoreTeacher Workshop April 2002
Teacher Workshop April 2002 “Determining the Resistance of Marine Animals to Environmental Chemicals” Dr. Mark Hahn, WHOI, Biology Department Dr. Hahn’s major research interests include receptor-mediated mechanisms of toxicity, and means of adaptation and acquired resistance to exposure to persistent organic pollutants. This presentation centered on looking at toxins in the marine environment, particularly dioxins,…
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