Putting science to work for Massachusetts coastal communities
A part of the NOAA-funded National Sea Grant Program, WHOI Sea Grant supports coastal communities through research, extension and education.
Our mission is to enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal and marine resources by developing and sharing science-based knowledge to create a sustainable economy and environment for the diverse communities of Massachusetts.
Research
WHOI Sea Grant supports scientists from institutions throughout Massachusetts and beyond, conducting research in the areas of marine life, coastal processes, hazards, energy sources, climate change, stormwater management and tourism.
Extension
WHOI Sea Grant and the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension are partnered to provide reliable technical and science‐based information on fisheries and aquaculture and coastal processes and hazards to distinct stakeholders within our region.
Education
Sea Grant educators and communicators provide valuable leadership in marine and aquatic science education activities for K‐8 students, professional development workshops for educators, and public education and outreach in coastal communities.
Updates and Events
News Release: Woods Hole Sea Grant Launches $1.5 Million in Coastal Research Projects for 2022-2023
(Woods Hole, MA) – The Woods Hole Sea Grant program has awarded researchers from Massachusetts funds to support five new projects addressing an array of pressing coastal issues. The funded projects focus on economically and environmentally important issues in the…
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Training: Intro to Floodplain Management – Mar. 16, 2022
Calling all professionals interested in learning more about floodplain management! On March 16, Woods Hole Sea Grant and the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension will host a one-day Zoom training that will introduce the basics of floodplain management. It will be…
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Business Resiliency Planning Program
Deadline: April 29, 2022 — A program sponsored by Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and Woods Hole Sea Grant aims to help Cape Cod small businesses develop plans to respond to and recover from disasters and build resilience in…
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Student Art Contest
Woods Hole Sea Grant invites MA students in grades K-12 to participate in our Dune Sign Student Art Contest. We will use the artwork from the first place winners in grade divisions K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 on our signs at…
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Recreational Shellfishing Survey
Did you participate in the recreational shellfish fishery in one of the 15 towns of Cape Cod in 2019 and 2020? If yes, we need your help! Please take this survey to help us identify opportunities and concerns for recreational shellfishers.…
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Community Effort Provides $79,950 in COVID-19 Related Rapid Response Grants to Support Massachusetts Municipal Shellfish Initiatives
Woods Hole, MIT Sea Grant Programs lead effort with assistance from Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, Cape Cod 5, and Massachusetts Oyster Project to benefit both recreational and commercial fisheries across region. The Woods Hole and Massachusetts Institute of…
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