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Marine Debris

Marine Debris Marine debris is a global problem that injures and kills marine animals, threatens to navigational safety, and poses a human health threat. WHOI Sea Grant is dedicated to the reduction of marine debris, regionally and globally. We are actively involved in the mitigation of marine debris in our environment by funding research into…

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Shucked Oyster Rapid Response Program

RAPID RESPONSE: Assisting Shellfish Growers Impacted by COVID-19 Making In-roads Toward a Shucked Oyster Market in Massachusetts Overview With the arrival of COVID-19 and the social distancing measures to mitigate its spread including the closure of restaurants, sales of oysters have plummeted. With little access to their traditional markets, shellfish aquaculture businesses and the related…

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Coastal Impacts Newsletter – May 2022

  Coastal Impacts Woods Hole Sea Grant Newsletter May 2022 From the Director Education: We’re Back in the Classroom! Research: Maximizing Surf Clam Aquaculture in a Changing Climate Research: Project Measures Views on Seals and Sharks Extension: Getting a Leg Up on Floodplain Management Program Announcements SUBSCRIBE » Newsletter subscribe form ISSUE ARCHIVE » Read…

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Climates! It’s all in the data

Climates! It’s All in the Data             This program is a collaboration between the Cape Cod Regional STEM Network and Woods Hole Sea Grant. Summary In this 3rd grade unit, the students explore the different climate regions of the world. Not only will the students learn the differences between climate and…

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July 2022 Educator Workshop

The Perfect Storm: Exploring how sea level rise and storms intersect Date: July 15, 2022 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Description Professional learning workshop for informal and formal educators Grades 6-12. Join us to learn the basics of sea level rise, discover how we see the impacts during high tide and big storms, explore how…

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Surf Clams

Surf Clams In the marketplace, one-year-old surf clams are known as “New England Butter Clams” – a relatively new product on the market. Farming New England Butter Clams means they can be harvested at a size in which they are tender, buttery and sweet – as well as easy and versatile to prepare. This results…

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