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Fundamentals of Shellfish Farming

By David Gaylord | December 17, 2018

Fundamentals of Shellfish Farming 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 also include materials on the…

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Bulletin: Coastal Dune Protection & Restoration

By Helen Gordon | February 4, 2015

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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Index of Workshops for Educators

By David Gaylord | January 24, 2015

Index of Workshops for Educators March 2025 Ocean Oxygen: Using forams to understand past, present, and future oceans December 2023 From Classrooms to Coastlines: An educator workshop about marine and freshwater harmful algal blooms (HABs) February 2023 Bringing Shark Research on Cape Cod into Your Classroom July 2022 The Perfect Storm: Exploring how sea level…

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From the Director: Knauss Fellowship Opportunity

By Stephanie Murphy | November 22, 2022

The application period has opened for the 2024 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program, which provides unique professional experiences for graduate students interested in national ocean policy.  Since 1979, Sea Grant has supported over 1,000 Knauss Marine Policy Fellows, pairing graduate students in marine sciences with host offices in the legislative or executive branches of government.…

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