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Research Measures Views on Seals and Sharks
Newly released research results highlight striking differences and some similarities in the way visitors, voters, and commercial fishermen view seals and white sharks on Cape Cod. The findings of the Woods Hole Sea Grant-funded project can help advance marine conservation, promote responsible stewardship, and foster co-existence. From June to September 2021, representative samples of Cape…
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 MoreCoastal Impacts Newsletter Winter 2022
Coastal Impacts Woods Hole Sea Grant Newsletter February 2022 Letter From The Director Business Continuity Planning Program Scheduled National Flood Insurance Program Updates Community Rating System Updates Upcoming Floodplain Management Training Funded Researchers Working on Real-Time ‘Shark Forecast’ Working Toward Shellfish More Robust to Disease Pressures Girls in Science Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Sessions Dune Sign…
Read MoreKnauss Fellow Profile: Violet Doucette
Woods Hole Sea Grant sponsored three 2022 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellows from Massachusetts. They are among 68 fellows placed in federal government offices in Washington, D.C. In this issue we profile Violet Doucette, who began her fellowship in the office of Sen. Ed Markey (MA) in February 2022. Hometown: Cambridge, Massachusetts Area of…
Read MoreDune Poster Student Art Contest
See all the winning works Thanks to all the students who participated in our dune poster student art contest! We received so many creative works demonstrating the need to protect fragile dune ecosystems. Some of the winning art will be used on posters at beaches across Cape Cod and the islands.
Read MoreHuman Dimension of Rebounding Population of Seals and White Sharks on Cape Cod, MA
This collaborative project generated knowledge about the views and experiences of residents, tourists, and commercial fishers regarding seals and sharks on Cape Cod. Investigators used surveys to measure stakeholder beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions of seal/shark interactions, management, and conflict mitigation strategies. The knowledge gained from this survey will enable managers, policy makers, and non-governmental organizations…
Read MoreHuman Dimension of Rebounding Population of Seals and White Sharks on Cape Cod, Massachusetts
This collaborative project generated knowledge about the views and experiences of residents, tourists, and commercial fishers regarding seals and sharks on Cape Cod. Investigators used surveys to measure stakeholder beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions of seal/shark interactions, management, and conflict mitigation strategies. The knowledge gained from this survey will enable managers, policy makers, and non-governmental organizations…
Read MoreNovember 2021 Coastal Impacts Newsletter
Coastal Impacts Woods Hole Sea Grant Newsletter NOVEMBER 2021 CONTENTS Letter from the Director Aquaculture and Acidification Project Photo Essay Girls In Science Fellows Share Their Experiences NOAA Live! 4 Kids Website Now Searchable! Barnstable County Sees Successful Community Rating System Visits October Nor’easter – Region Spared Major Erosion, Flooding Damage Floodplain Bylaw Updates…
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Read MoreTraining: 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 co-taught by WHSG/CCCE’s Floodplain Specialist and staff from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Flood…
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