One Million Seeds, Countless Lessons: Preparing for Large-Scale Seagrass Restoration Attend in person by registering below. Attend online via Zoom by registering HERE One of Salem Sound’s underwater wonders is hidden beneath the waves, yet plays a crucial role in supporting a healthy marine ecosystem. Eelgrass meadows provide habitat for fish and shellfish, stabilize our shoreline,… Read More »Underwater in Salem Sound Lecture Series
Talk Description: Winter is an exciting time to grab a pair of binoculars and scan the coastline of Salem Sound in search of birds. Many ducks and other waterfowl migrate south from their Arctic breeding grounds to spend the winter feeding on the rich fish and invertebrate life beneath the Sound’s waters. In this talk,… Read More »Underwater in Salem Sound Lecture Series
Beverly's Ghost Gear Challenge: A Winter Recovery Mission Speaker: Capt. Peter Dickman, Beverly Harbormaster Talk Description Lobstering has shaped the North Shore for centuries, transforming lobster from “poor man’s food” into a valuable commercial fishery and a core part of the region’s maritime heritage. As fishing gear evolved from wood to long-lasting wire, new challenges emerged. Lost or… Read More »Underwater in Salem Sound Lecture Series
Legacy Nutrients Below: Sediment's Role in Salem Harbor Water Quality For the past fourteen years, Underwater in Salem Sound has been jointly sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch and Abbot Public Library. All the lectures are free and open to the public. An upcoming lecture will be on May 20.
Drifters — Ocean Currents in the Gulf of Maine and STEM Education Presentation Description: This past winter and spring, Salem Sound Coastwatch’s School to Sea program led a Drifter Program with local students in the Salem Sound community with the help of an awarded MIT Sea Grant. The drifters are low cost and student-build devices that track currents… Read More »Underwater in Salem Sound Lecture Series