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Cape Cod Trash Tote

By Stephanie Murphy | July 2, 2024

On this page The Cape Cod Trash Tote program made possible with support from The Bilezikian Family Foundation. If you have questions about the Cape Cod Trash Totes or are interested in using one, contact Stephanie Murphy, samurphy@whoi.edu. The Trash Tote is an easy to use, transportable educational tool providing information on marine pollution for…

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Science at our Shores: Conversations

By Poonam Narotam | August 28, 2024

Reduce, Remove, Restore: Little Pond’s journey to recovery after sewering   *Join us for a pint and the second conversation in a three-part series about Cape Cod water quality concerns!* December 10, 2025 5:30 p.m. at Aquatic Brewing (661 Main Street Falmouth, MA 02540) *Parking details below* Amy Lowell (Town of Falmouth) and Ken Foreman…

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1998-2000 Projects

By Helen Gordon | January 28, 2015

Molecular Biomarkers of Chemical Sensitivity Mark E. Hahn and Brenda A. Jensen, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution A group of chemical contaminants known as PHAHs, or planar halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons, are persistent in the marine environment. Some of these contaminants accumulate in the blubber and other tissues of marine mammals. As a result, certain cetaceans and…

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Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Offered

By | April 10, 2019

This spring Woods Hole Sea Grant, in collaboration with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, AmeriCorps, and Covanta, is conducting a free shrink wrap recycling program. From April 16 through June 30 (while space lasts), boat owners can bring their bundled shrink wrap to one of three Cape Cod locations to be recycled. » Recycling locations…

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