HYANNIS - A recent study of sea turtle strandings over a thirteen-year period found troubling concentrations of collisions between marine vessels and … [Read more...]
Recent study finds high frequency of vessel collisions with leatherback turtles in regional waters
October 6, 2025
Barnstable Commissioners reaffirm their position on accessory dwelling units within the Cape Cod National Seashore
October 3, 2025
BARNSTABLE - At its recent meeting, the Barnstable County Commissioners voted to reaffirm their position that accessory dwelling units should not … [Read more...]
2025 COASTSWEEP beach cleanups begin on Saturday
September 18, 2025
PROVINCETOWN - State officials on Monday heralded the upcoming start of 2025’s COASTSWEEP season on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The event is one … [Read more...]
New Englanders at the head of drone research on threatened whales
September 17, 2025
PROVINCETOWN - Researchers out of the New England Aquarium and Woods Hole over the past year have been advancing the use of drones for field research … [Read more...]
Regional coalition fighting fishing gear pollution launches group website
September 8, 2025
PROVINCETOWN - Gear Extraction And Response, or GEAR, a regional coalition focused on removing and disposing of fishing gear debris, launched its new … [Read more...]
Center for Coastal Studies seeks volunteers for beach cleanups in September and October
September 5, 2025
PROVINCETOWN - The Center for Coastal Studies is inviting volunteers to join several marine debris cleanups throughout this month and October, … [Read more...]
“Quiet crisis”: Losses in nature driving long-term Massachusetts conservation goals
August 27, 2025
BARNSTABLE – At a recent meeting at Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, state officials released the Biodiversity Conservation Goals for … [Read more...]
Herring River Estuary Restoration receives funding boost
August 17, 2025
WELLFLEET - State officials have announced $2.9 million in grants to fund the replacement of aging culverts across the state, as well as $200,000 to … [Read more...]
Three sea turtles released in West Dennis in what may be the final release of the summer
August 8, 2025
WEST DENNIS – As the sea turtle release season nears its end, New England Aquarium staff and volunteers on Thursday released three sea turtles into … [Read more...]
Six rehabilitated sea turtles released into Nantucket Sound
July 18, 2025
WEST DENNIS - The New England Aquarium has completed its third beach release of the summer, with four Kemp’s ridley and two loggerhead sea turtles … [Read more...]
