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Note from the Director: Support for Sea Grant
Earlier this spring the Massachusetts Sea Grant programs invited residents to add their names to a sign-on letter urging Congress to maintain strong support for Sea Grant. To date, over 600 constituents—from shellfish growers in Wellfleet to science teachers in Worcester—have already answered the call. Their message is clear: our work keeps our coastal towns…
Read MoreSea Grant-funded Research: Sowing seeds of restoration
They’ve been called the nurseries of the coastal waters. Eelgrass meadows are crucial to the health of coastal ecosystems and the planet, providing essential habitat for marine life. In addition, they stabilize shorelines, improve water quality, and even contribute to climate change mitigation by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide. But across the globe, the planet…
Read MoreCoastal Seiches
Coastal Seiches Giese, G.S. and D.C. Chapman Oceanus, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 38-46, 1993 WHOI-R-93-002
Read MoreSea Grant Two if by Sea Vol. 8 No. 2 A joint n
Sea Grant Two if by Sea Vol. 8 No. 2 A joint n
Read MoreQuestions 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…
Read MoreWicked Good Education: National Marine Educators Come to Boston
WHOI Sea Grant Education Specialist Grace Simpkins has had a busy year. When the National Marine Educators Association decided to hold its annual meeting in Boston in 2024, Grace and her colleagues on the board of the Massachusetts chapter sprang into action, planning the week-long meeting that brings together teachers and informal educators from across…
Read MoreTeacher Workshop: July 15, 2022- Sea Level Rise
The Perfect Storm: Exploring how sea level rise and storms intersect Presenters: Greg Berman, Coastal Processes Specialist, Woods Hole Sea Grant and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension – The Science of Sea Level Rise and Storms, Presentation Slides Shannon Hulst, Floodplain Specialist, Woods Hole Sea Grant and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension – Applying the Science:…
Read MoreShoreline Resilience and Inlet Management
Shoreline Resilience and Inlet Management Principal Investigators Steve Elgar, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Britt Raubenheimer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Summary Many coastal ponds on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and mainland Massachusetts shorelines are drained intentionally (“breached”) to lower pond water levels that threaten homes and to promote healthy habitats. However, breaches often close before…
Read MoreSeabed Materials
Seabed Materials Broadus, J.M. Science, Vol. 235, pp. 853-860, 1987 WHOI-R-87-004 A large catalog of materials has been proposed as potential seabed resources, and some seabed materials such as hydrocarbons and tin already contribute to the world’s economy. Scientific advances have increased our knowledge of other seabed prospects, but realization of their potential will be…
Read MoreClosing the Loop: Characterizing habitat requirements, movements, and life stage linkages of river herring in Massachusetts watersheds
Closing the Loop: Characterizing habitat requirements, movements, and life stage linkages of river herring in Massachusetts watersheds Principal Investigators Adrian Jordan, University of Massachusetts-Amherst Co-PIs Michelle Staudinger, U.S. Geological Survey Allison Roy, U.S. Geological Survey Summary Adult river herring are relatively well monitored as they migrate from the ocean to freshwater spawning ponds in the…
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