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Human Dimension of Rebounding Population of Seals and White Sharks on Cape Cod, Massachusetts

By Stephanie Murphy | April 11, 2022

This collaborative project generated knowledge about the views and experiences of residents, tourists, and commercial fishers regarding seals and sharks on Cape Cod. Investigators used surveys to measure stakeholder beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions of seal/shark interactions, management, and conflict mitigation strategies. The knowledge gained from this survey will enable managers, policy makers, and non-governmental organizations…

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Striped Bass Activity, Behavior and Mortality in Recreational Fishery

By Jeffrey Brodeur | February 1, 2022

Stripers On The Line: Quantifying short-term post-release activity, behavior, and mortality of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) in the Massachusetts recreational fishery Principal Investigators Andy Danylchuk, University of Massachusetts Amherst Lucas Griffin, University of Massachusetts Amherst   Photo by A. Burr Abstract Globally, recreational fishing is an incredibly popular leisure activity that provides a wide range…

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Wicked Good Education: National Marine Educators Come to Boston

By Stephanie Murphy | August 14, 2024

WHOI Sea Grant Education Specialist Grace Simpkins has had a busy year.  When the National Marine Educators Association decided to hold its annual meeting in Boston in 2024, Grace and her colleagues on the board of the Massachusetts chapter sprang into action, planning the week-long meeting that brings together teachers and informal educators from across…

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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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