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Tips 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…

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Science at our Shores: Conversations

Cape Cod Baywatch How do ocean currents influence water quality? March 19, 2025 5:30 p.m. at Aquatic Brewing (661 Main Street Falmouth, MA 02540) *Parking details below* Grab a pint and settle in as WHOI researchers Malcolm Scully and Irina Rypina steer us through the science of water quality in Cape Cod Bay. Come learn about…

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Cape Cod Coastal Resilience Week

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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Questions and Answers on Purchasing Coastal Real Estate In Massachusetts

Questions and Answers on Purchasing Coastal Real Estate In Massachusetts Are you considering buying property near the water? This brochure focuses on questions you should ask (and where to find the answers) as a potential purchaser of coastal real estate. This resource provides information about permitting, erosion and erosion control structures, flood insurance, and much…

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Getting 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,…

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