NANTUCKET - As the summer months continue on the Cape & Islands, local researchers are putting an emphasis on improving methods to deduct the most … [Read more...]
Sharks Off Cape Prompt Swimming Bans and Beach Closures
July 13, 2023
NANTUCKET - Sharks hunting for seals off the Cape and Islands' coastline shut down several beaches to swimming this week. Truro and Wellfleet … [Read more...]
April 2023 Fourth Warmest on Record
May 16, 2023
HYANNIS - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported that April 2023 was the fourth warmest on record, with global ocean … [Read more...]
Environmental Film Series To Be Held In Provincetown On Earth Day Weekend
March 24, 2023
PROVINCETOWN - The Provincetown Film Society (PFS) and the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) are partnering to present “Planet PTown”, an environmental … [Read more...]
Local Experts Weigh in on Biden Climate Plan
March 22, 2023
HYANNIS - Local marine experts are applauding President Joe Biden’s announcement of the U.S. Ocean Climate Action Plan (OCAP) that they say … [Read more...]
Scientists Say Loss of Tiny Organisms Hurts Ocean, Fishing
January 20, 2023
PORTLAND, ME (AP) - The warming of the waters off the East Coast has brought the loss of microscopic organisms that make up the base of the ocean’s … [Read more...]
New England Aquarium Praises Creation of Right Whale Day
January 10, 2023
BOSTON - Officials with the New England Aquarium have praised the decision to enact Right Whale Day in Massachusetts. Former Governor Charlie Baker … [Read more...]
Group Offers Environmentally Friendly Holiday Tips
December 20, 2022
HYANNIS - With celebrations during the holiday season continuing, the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) has offered tips to … [Read more...]
Cape Cod Artificial Reefs Receive Boost from State
August 3, 2022
FALMOUTH - Artificial reefs just off the coast of Harwich and Yarmouth have been bolstered by over 2,000 cubic yards of material from the … [Read more...]
Producer Responsibility Laws Could Make Companies Pay for Recycling
June 24, 2022
HYANNIS – An official with the World Wildlife Fund has reported that 71% of Americans want the country to reduce its reliance on plastic and also … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
New Chatham Weather Station Is On Hold
Scientists Launch Acoustic Buoys to Track Right Whales in Near Real-Time
Family Campaigning For House On Cape To Serve Grieving Families
Ocean Dumping – or a Climate Solution? A Growing Industry Bets on the Ocean to Capture Carbon
Passenger Rail Service Returns To Massachusetts South Coast
Prevention Program On Mid-Cape Is Closing- Sandwich Man Charged for Manslaughter after Mother’s Death
Steamship Authority Names New Director of Engineering and Maintenance
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Visiting Vineyard- Charges Filed After Fatal Rental Home Fire
State House And Senate Vote To Extend Remote And Hybrid Meetings
First On-Site Work for Sagamore Bridge Replacement Officially Begins Today- State Announce Water Efficiency Grants as Drought Continues
