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Bay State Aquaculture Projects Get Green Light from National Sea Grant Program

Two new grants to the Woods Hole Sea Grant program totaling more than $650,000 will support research aimed at expanding aquaculture production in Massachusetts. The projects won funding as part of a national strategic investment in aquaculture by the NOAA Sea Grant Program. “The United States is one of the world’s leading seafood consumers, yet…

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Shell Day 2019

Shell Day 2019 – Northeast Coastal Acidification Network (NECAN) 2021 Update Woods Hole Sea Grant Research Coordinator Jennie Rheuban presented Shell Day findings during the 2020-2021 webinar series held by NECAN, the Northeast Coastal Acidification Network. First Coastal Acidification Monitoring Blitz in the Northeast Held August 22, 2019, Shell Day’s aim was to engage water…

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Bulletin: Coastal Dune Protection & Restoration

Bulletin: Coastal Dune Protection & Restoration This bulletin addresses restoration of the dynamic frontal coastal sand dune system with sand fencing and ‘Cape’ American beachgrass. Other typical Northeast area dune plants, such as Rosa Rugosa, Bayberry, and Beach Plum occupy more stable secondary and backdune areas.

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Fundamentals of Shellfish Farming

Fundamentals of Shellfish Farming The 2024 class is full. This 10-week virtual interactive course will cover the basics of shellfish aquaculture with an emphasis on learning practical information. Students will be introduced to shellfish biology, hatchery & nursery production, field grow-out of oysters and clams, and safe shellfish handling and harvest practices. The course will…

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