FALMOUTH – A beloved harbor seal who has lived at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium for three years is moving to the Midwest. “Bubba” was born April … [Read more...]
Bird Flu is Decimating Seal Colonies. Scientists Don’t Know How to Stop It
March 24, 2024
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems … [Read more...]
Experts Claim Warm Waters Attracting More Sharks to Cape Cod Waters
August 22, 2023
HYANNIS - Marine experts believe rising ocean temperatures are causing an increase in shark sightings along Cape Cod beaches. Shark populations … [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...]
Residents & Visitors of Cape Cod Urged to be Shark Smart
July 3, 2023
WELLFLEET - The Cape Cod National Seashore is urging residents to exercise caution when swimming at beaches over the popular summer months due to … [Read more...]
Harbor Seal at Woods Hole Science Aquarium Dies
January 24, 2023
FALMOUTH - The Woods Hole Science Aquarium shared an update that one of the facility’s two harbor seals died yesterday. Kitt, a young female seal, … [Read more...]
Woods Hole Science Aquarium Opens for First Time Since 2020
July 7, 2022
WOODS HOLE - The Woods Hole Science Aquarium has once again opened their doors to the public. The NOAA-operated site had been closed since March of … [Read more...]
Beach Cleanup and Seal Walk Will Celebrate World Ocean Day
June 7, 2022
PROVINCETOWN – The Center for Coastal Studies is holding two events to honor World Ocean Day on Wednesday, June 8. UPDATE: The events may be … [Read more...]
Study: Cape Community Supports Coexistence with Sharks, Seals
April 12, 2022
FALMOUTH - New research is shedding light on the growing seal and white shark populations off of Cape Cod—and the relationship local residents, … [Read more...]
Seal and White Shark Study to be Released April 11
April 8, 2022
WOODS HOLE - Research related to a study on growing seal and white shark populations off Cape Cod will be released to the public on Monday, April … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Listening sessions scheduled in five Cape Cod towns to get input on opioid settlement money
Provincetown receives $350k for police, housing
Local United Way issues emergency SNAP relief funding
New rules intended to make moped riding safer on Martha’s Vineyard
Woodwell Climate Research Center receives $10M donation from MacKenzie Scott
Barnstable prepares to host several Veterans’ Day events
Work begins to expand Centerville’s Mother’s Park and area sewage infrastructure
Latest on federal food aid freeze: MA attorney general says she’s “disappointed” in SCOTUS decision, with Senate deal coming
Former chairman of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe sentenced to prison- Clerk magistrate for Nantucket nominated; Vineyard woman named district court judge
CIVOC honoring Veterans Day with events and outreach with government shutdown impacts
Cape Cod Commission invites the public to partake in bus transit survey
Former CEO of Heritage Museums has died
