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Martha’s Vineyard Coastal Conference 2024

Martha’s Vineyard Coastal Conference October 1, 2024 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The free conference will be held at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society 79 Beach Rd Vineyard Haven, Mass. 02568 Contact Shelly McComb, WHOI Sea Grant and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Islands Conference Homepage & Archive AGENDA   9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Check…

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Study Provides Measurement of Nitrogen Removal by Local Shellfish

Towns along Cape Cod and the Islands are looking to shellfish not only as tasty culinary treats, but also for help cleaning up waters degraded by excess nitrogen in the region. While nitrogen is essential for all plants and animals, too much nitrogen in ponds and waterways—often caused by fertilizer runoff and septic tanks—can fuel…

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Nantucket Coastal Conference 2025

Nantucket Coastal Conference June 10, 2025 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location Great Harbor Yacht Club 96 Washington Street Nantucket, Mass. 02554 Cost This is a free conference. Agenda 9:30 am – 9:45 am – Welcome and Kickoff 9:45 am – 10:15 am | Keynote Speaker Alison Brizius, director, Mass. Office of Coastal Zone Management…

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Focal Points – Evaluation of Coastal Erosion Hazards: Results from a National Study and a Massachusetts Perspective

Focal Points – Evaluation of Coastal Erosion Hazards: Results from a National Study and a Massachusetts Perspective August 20010 – While it may not be surprising to learn that coastal property owners — particularly those with property located within a few hundred feet from shore — face risks from flooding, a recent study found that,…

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Diseases, 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…

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