PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A coalition of environmental groups is calling on the federal government to enact emergency rules to protect a vanishing … [Read more...]
Center for Coastal Studies Receives $2.7M to Fight Ghost Gear
September 12, 2023
PROVINCETOWN - The Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown has been awarded over $2.7 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric … [Read more...]
Another Offshore Wind Project Terminates Contracts, Plans to Rebid
September 5, 2023
HYANNIS - The burgeoning offshore wind industry hit another snag this week after another developer of a project just South of Martha’s Vineyard filed … [Read more...]
Officials Urge Safety Amid Shark Uptick
August 14, 2023
HYANNIS - A new study into the habits of sharks off of Cape Cod points to a resurgence of the marine predator after a significant population crash in … [Read more...]
Global Ocean Temperatures Hit New Record
August 6, 2023
HYANNIS - The temperature of the world’s oceans reached new known record highs last week, according to scientists. The European Copernicus … [Read more...]
Cape Cod Has Among Highest Population of White Sharks in the World
July 28, 2023
HYANNIS - According to a new study, Cape Cod has one of highest white shark populations in the world. Approximately 800 white sharks visited the … [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...]
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...]
State Announces 2021 Ocean Management Plan
January 5, 2022
HYANNIS - The state has announced the final release of its 2021 Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan, which will outline standards for ocean-based … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Grants awarded for Mid-Cape, Outer Cape PFAS projects
West Nile confirmed in Barnstable
Cape septic test center gets $3M to research “reinvented toilets”
LISTEN: 911 dispatch at Cape Cod Community College, BRIGHT Act with President Cox
LISTEN: Sharks in Woods Hole, bite on Nantucket, more with John Chisolm
Fishing tournament raises over $180,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Center for Coastal Studies to begin weekly guided nature tours of Provincetown Harbor
Cape lawmaker wants bars and restaurants to have happy hours again
Multi-million-dollar grant to help Barnstable school with climate project
Grant awarded for Sandwich roads after officials asked for increased motorist caution
Free tick testing available for Cape residents amid rising health concerns
V-notch lobster regulations here to stay, despite Outer Cape outcry
Outdoor movie series returns to Mashpee Village Green
