Sometimes, an important scientific discovery begins with a careful observation on the shoreline. A newly published scientific paper documents the first confirmed established populations of the Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) in the Northwest Atlantic. Led by Aly Putnam, PhD and a collaborative team of biologists… Read More »A Tiny Clam, a Big Discovery: Volunteers Help Document a New Marine Arrival
Biological invasions have emerged as one of the leading environmental threats to our coastal and marine habitats. Marine invasives are species that have moved beyond their natural geographic range, either deliberately or accidentally, often by human activities. These introduced species reproduce in large numbers and… Read More »Report from the Sound: Marine Invasive Species
The Horseshoe Crab Survey is an initiative utilizing volunteer community scientists to report horseshoe crab sightings through a digital app. Salem Sound Coastwatch (SSCW) and our volunteers have been collecting data on the population of North Shore horseshoe crabs for the past two years, which… Read More »Community Scientist Horseshoe Crab Survey Uncovers New Insights
This fall, Salem Sound Coastwatch was pleased to work with Endicott College intern, Atticus Scott. A senior environmental science student, Atticus was involved in a variety of our field studies and scientific research focusing on the restoration of salt marsh and eelgrass habitats. Atticus worked… Read More »A Thank You to SSCW’s Endicott College Intern, Atticus!
Salem Sound Coastwatch is pleased to announce that Katharine (Kasia) Deuel of Beverly, MA has joined the Board of Directors. Kasia is a Principal Officer at the Pew Charitable Trusts where she has overseen marine policy projects to protect regional and global biodiversity for over… Read More »Katharine (Kasia) Deuel Joins Salem Sound Coastwatch Board