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Coasts, Oceans, and Stewardship Program Gets Kids Excited about Marine Science

By | June 6, 2019

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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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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Coastal Impacts Newsletter – March 2024

By Stephanie Murphy | August 2, 2024

  Coastal Impacts WHOI Sea Grant Newsletter March 2024 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 Sorry, we couldn’t find any posts. Please try a different search.…

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Martha’s Vineyard Coastal Conference 2024

By Stephanie Murphy | July 31, 2024

Martha’s Vineyard Coastal Conference October 1, 2024 This year’s theme is “Building Coastal Resilience.” The conference will be held at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society 79 Beach Rd Vineyard Haven, Mass. 02568 Agenda – coming soon! Featured topics include managed retreat in action, understanding flood risk, and homeowners and flood insurance. Frequently Asked Questions Who…

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Hurricanes

By | April 29, 2020

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…

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Tips on Tuna Handling

By Helen Gordon | January 26, 2015

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…

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Science at our Shores: Conversations

By Poonam Narotam | August 28, 2024

Shuck and Learn What affects oyster farming? September 18, 2024 5:30 p.m. at Aquatic Brewing (661 Main Street Falmouth, MA 02540) *Parking details below* Grab a pint as Torrance Hanley (Sacred Heart University), Loretta Fernandez (Northeastern University) and Jesús Pineda (WHOI) discuss the latest research in shellfish aquaculture: what you should know about environmental stressors and…

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Cape Cod Coastal Resilience Week

By Stephanie Murphy | April 17, 2024

BE PREPARED. BE FLEXIBLE. BE STRONG. JUNE 8 – JUNE 15, 2024   Communities across Cape Cod are improving their readiness to weather natural disasters and environmental change. Our ability to withstand and “bounce back” after events such as hurricanes, coastal storms, and flooding is called coastal resilience. Preserving dunes is a primary defense against…

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