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Some Initial Effects of Hurricane Hugo on Endangered and Endemic Species of West Indian Birds
Some Initial Effects of Hurricane Hugo on Endangered and Endemic Species of West Indian Birds Haney, J.C., J.M. Wunderle, and W.J. Arendt American Birds, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 234-236, 1991 WHOI-R-91-004 Hurricane Hugo, a category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 140-150 miles per hour and gusts over 180 miles per hour, was perhaps…
Read MoreMay 3, 2019 Pollutants Workshop
Impacts of Human-derived Pollutants on the Coastal Environment Presenter: Dr. Chris Reddy, WHOI Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department – Using Discarded Shotgun Shells to Study the Fate of Plastics in the Environment Dr. John Stegeman, WHOI Biology Department – How Animals Deal with the Sea of Chemicals Date: May 2019 Lesson…
Read MoreTeacher Workshop: May 3, 2019
Impacts of Human-derived Pollutants on the Coastal Environment Date: May 3, 2019 Description: Explore the linkages between human-derived marine debris/pollutants and the health of our coastal environment. Experiment on the breakdown of plastic by sunlight based on their color, examine zebrafish under a microscope that have been exposed to various pollutants, and experience research…
Read MoreDiseases, Pests, and Predators of Concern to New England Shellfish Growers
Diseases, Pests, and Predators of Concern to New England Shellfish Growers Walton, W. brochures, 2005 WHOI-H-05-002, 003, and 004 Also available as PDF files by clicking on the topic of interest: diseases, pests, predators If you are a shellfish grower, harvester, or resource manager, you are well aware that diseases, pests, and predators are issues…
Read MoreStorms, Erosion, Flooding
Storms, Erosion, Flooding Seventy-five percent of the population of Massachusetts lives in coastal counties and our coasts provide an even greater number of people a wide range of economic, social, and recreational opportunities. Competing uses of our coastline can result in conflicts between the protection of waterfront upland property and the preservation of the beneficial…
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 MoreHarmful Phytoplankton Blooms in Buzzards Bay, MA
Harmful Phytoplankton Blooms in Buzzards Bay, MA Principal Investigator Jefferson Turner, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Summary The project will expand the 30-year data collection record ofphytoplankton abundance and community compositionin Buzzards Bay (Mass.). The extended program will focus on patterns of appearance and abundance of harmful phytoplankton species in relation to those of other phytoplankton…
Read MorePests of Concern to New England Shellfish Growers
Pests of Concern to New England Shellfish Growers
Read MoreFocal Points – Shellfish Resource Management in Massachusetts
Focal Points – Shellfish Resource Management in Massachusetts September 2000 – For many residents of Massachusetts, a visit to the tidal flats to harvest shellfish is not only a benefit of living near the coast, but also an indicator of the quality of life.
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Focal Points – Shellfish Aquaculture in Massachusetts September 2000 – Shellfish aquaculture in Massachusetts is thriving! Though centuries old, the practice of farming shellfish is a fairly recent undertaking in the United States—within the last 150 years.
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