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Flushing Out Answers: Scientists Investigate Smarter Septic Systems for Cape Cod
Ever wonder where your shampoo goes after it swirls down the drain? Spoiler alert: if you live on Cape Cod, the answer could be your backyard—and your favorite swimming spot. One-third of all homes in Massachusetts rely on septic systems rather than sewers to dispose of wastewater, and on Cape Cod that number is much…
Read MoreChanging Winters: How overwintering strategy and temperature affect cultured oysters
Winter is Changing: Enhancing oyster overwintering practices Principal Investigators Sarah Gignoux-Wolfsohn, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell Sarah Donelan, University of Rhode Island Abstract Changing Winters: How overwintering strategy and temperature affect cultured oysters Oyster aquaculture is a vital part of the blue economy in Massachusetts. Continued growth of the industry, however, is…
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Seasonal Changes in Groundwater Flow Into the Coastal Ocean Fresh water from water tables under the land flows out into the coastal ocean from beneath the seabed, a flow known as submarine groundwater discharge (SGD). Researchers have found that such flow can have a very large impact on estuaries. Groundwater carries land-generated nitrogen compounds, plus…
Read MorePost 3: First Drifter Recoveries
We’ve had an exciting few weeks tracking our drifters! As of November 12 two drifters – yellow “Sofia” and teal “Sophia” – have reached shore! Keep reading to find out where they came ashore and who found them. The other two – purple “Maddie” and red “Athvika” – are still drifting but have exited Cape…
Read MoreWe Have Met the Enemy and It Is Us
We Have Met the Enemy and It Is Us Helpful to educators and students. Hendrickson, L. and G.S. Giese In: Hornig, D. (ed.) State of the Cape 1994: Progress Toward Preservation, Association for the Preservation of Cape Cod, Orleans, MA, pp. 157-174, 1994 WHOI-R-93-008
Read MoreUsing soundscapes to support larval settlement and enhance oyster reef restoration
Finding a Restoration Lullaby: Using soundscapes to support oyster reefs Principal Investigators Aran Mooney, Biology Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Andria Salas, Biology Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Abstract Using soundscapes to support larval settlement and enhance oyster reef restoration Atlantic oysters (Crassostrea virginica) are an iconic, keystone species supporting Massachusetts’ coastal ecosystems, shoreline…
Read MoreMapping and Analyzing Historical Shoreline Changes in Massachusetts
Mapping and Analyzing Historical Shoreline Changes in Massachusetts Schupp, C.A., E.R. Thieler, and J.F. O’Connell In: Proceedings of CoastGIS ’01: Managing the Interfaces Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, June 18-20, 2001, 9 pp., 2001 WHOI-R-01-001
Read MoreWHOI-Q-05-003 Portfolio-Estuarine and Coas
WHOI-Q-05-003 Portfolio-Estuarine and Coas
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ECP-2000-06
Read MoreBuilding a sustainable and resilient black sea bass fishery in Massachusetts waters
Just Keep Swimming (North): Building a sustainable black sea bass fishery Principal Investigators Brian Cheng, Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts Amherst Lisa Komoroske, Department of Environmental Conservation, University of Massachusetts Amherst Abstract Building a sustainable and resilient black sea bass fishery in Massachusetts waters Developing resilient and sustainable fisheries is a key…
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