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Shoreline Resilience and Inlet Management
Shoreline Resilience and Inlet Management Principal Investigators Steve Elgar, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Britt Raubenheimer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Paige Hovenga, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Fig. 1. (a) SE Massachusetts, Cape Cod, & The Islands, (b) Nantucket Island showing Sesachacha Pond, and (c) the breach between Sesachacha Pond and the Atlantic being excavated in April…
Read MoreMeet the Intern: My journey into the world of lobster
By Kiran Johnson I am allergic to lobster. I grew up in Chicago, and deep dish pizza is our pride and joy, not lobster rolls. When I moved to Boston to study journalism and environmental science at Northeastern University, my college-student budget prioritized coffee over seafood dining experiences. And so it was fitting, then, that…
Read MoreCape 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…
Read MoreOn the Optimal Environmental Liability Limit for Marine Oil Transport
On the Optimal Environmental Liability Limit for Marine Oil Transport Jin, D. and H.L. Kite-Powell Transportation Research Part E, Elsevier Science Ltd., Vol. 35, pp. 77-100, 1999 WHOI-R-99-001 Recent changes in the U.S. liability regime for oil pollution damage have intensified a policy debate about environmental liability limits. This paper focuses specifically on tanker shipping…
Read MoreEffects of Aqueous Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Aroclor 1254) on Physiology and Behavior of Smolt Development of Atlantic Salmon
Effects of Aqueous Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Aroclor 1254) on Physiology and Behavior of Smolt Development of Atlantic Salmon Lerner, D.T., B. Thrandur Björnsson, and S.D. McCormick Aquatic Toxicology , Vol. 81, pp. 329-336, 2007 WHOI-R-07-005
Read MoreMarine 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…
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 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 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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