On June 20th we celebrate the 450-million-year-old “living fossils” that have survived five mass extinctions, asteroid strikes, and ice ages. This holiday is dedicated to protecting and learning about one

The waters of Salem Sound have sustained people for thousands of years, providing an essential food source for the communities that call this region home. While fishing methods have changed

What does stormwater pollution look like when you trace it from a neighborhood sidewalk all the way to the ocean? That question is at the heart of Sidewalk to Sea,

On April 4th, Salem Sound Coastwatch’s School to Sea program joined students from across the North Shore at the Peabody Essex Museum for the North Shore Youth Climate Leadership Summit,

Salem Sound Coastwatch is pleased to announce that Gitte Venicx has joined us as our new Executive Director. “After a competitive hiring process, the Search Committee is excited to welcome

For decades, blue mussels were one of the most familiar sights on New England’s rocky shores, forming dense beds that supported a web of marine life. A growing body of scientific research paints a starkly different picture

For more than 35 years, Salem Sound Coastwatch has monitored the health of our local waters and now has three volunteer-powered water quality programs: Clean Beaches & Streams, Water Quality

This fall, Salem Sound Coastwatch was pleased to work with Endicott College intern, Katy Serth. A senior environmental science student, Katy was involved in a wide variety of our field

SSCW staff recently completed vegetation monitoring at the Good Harbor salt marsh in Gloucester as part of a Bruce J Anderson Foundation grant. We’ve monitored this marsh since 2001, providing

Salem Sound Coastwatch’s School to Sea program delivers immersive, hands-on science experiences that connect learners across the North Shore to the coastal ecosystems of Salem Sound. This fall, School to Sea is

The Manila clam, also known as Japanese littlenecks, has recently been found on the shoreline of Massachusetts. Over the past couple of months, Salem Sound Coastwatch has been alerted to

Salem Sound Coastwatch completed the eelgrass field germination experiment for the WHOI Sea Grant project, “Modeling and piloting a new seed-based approach to large-scale eelgrass restoration in Massachusetts,” a study

Last week, young leaders from YouthBuild North Shore took the initiative to clean up the North River in Peabody, and their efforts made a significant impact. Together, they removed an

Removing the lead-contaminated soils at the Leadmills in 2011 and Marblehead and Salem coming together to create the Lead Mills Conservation Area along the Forest River and inner Salem Harbor

Henry Hirsch, a rising high school senior interested in a career in oceanography, joined Salem Sound Coastwatch this summer to explore the coastline and help develop new long-term blue mussel

This summer, Salem Sound Coastwatch was pleased to work with Endicott College intern, Ayushi Naik. A rising-junior environmental science student, Ayushi was involved in a wide variety of our field

Salem Sound Coastwatch is pleased to announce that Jack Nessen of Danvers, MA has joined the Board of Directors. Jack is the Geographic Information Systems Manager at Mass Audubon where

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

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

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

This summer, Salem Sound Coastwatch was pleased to have Rowan working with Salem Sound Coastwatch as our Marine Ecology intern. A Reed College student (Portland, OR), Rowan has been involved in a variety of

Salem, MA — Salem Sound Coastwatch is pleased to announce that Tara Duffy of Beverly, MA has joined the Board of Directors. Tara is the Faculty Head of the Three

Earth Day 2024 is a good time to reflect on the ways we are caring for our local environment. We want to thank our loyal supporters and volunteers for helping

Salem, MA — Start your training for Salem Sound Coastwatch’s 15th Annual Run for the Beach 5K! Adult and youth are invited to participate in this fun-filled, family-friendly race on

Salem, MA — On March 28, a Coffee Connection networking event, held through the Salem Chamber of Commerce and Salem Sound Coastwatch, took place at SSCW’s office. 32 attendees representing

Salem, MA — Salem Sound Coastwatch is proud to be part of the team that received a 2023 Climate Change Business Journal Business Achievement Award from Environmental Business International in recognition

Woods Hole, MA — Salem Sound Coastwatch is pleased to have been recommended for funding by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Sea Grant for our work in researching eelgrass bed restoration:

Salem and Beverly, MA — Salem Sound Coastwatch invited local birding enthusiasts to two birdwatching events during the months of December 2023 and February 2024. The first, held at Winter

Salem, MA — Salem Sound Coastwatch is pleased to announce that David Caldwell of Salem, MA and James Elliott of Beverly, MA have joined the Board of Directors. David Caldwell

Marblehead, MA — Salem Sound Coastwatch returns to Abbot Public Library this year for another four-lecture series on the state of Salem Sound and the work we’ve been doing to

Salem, MA — On November 4th, students at Boston University, as part of Alpha Phi Omega, Zeta Upsilon chapter, worked with SSCW to cleanup a restricted access area next to

Lotus is a current student at North Shore Community College and has interned with SSCW since Spring 2023. During her time with us, she has been engaged in a variety

Salem, MA — As part of the Essex National Heritage Area’s annual Trails and Sails event series, students from Salem Public Schools, members of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag, the

Salem, MA — We would like to thank our partners at Engineering with Nature, Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, and Northeastern University for making this living shoreline improvement project possible. Plantings

Sophia is a current student at Salem Academy Charter School with a passion for art and graphic design, programming, and working with immigrant communities. Starting with SSCW in June 2023,

In April, Salem Sound Coastwatch welcomed Carly McIver, our newest addition to our School to Sea program, to the long-standing education program. Carly grew up in Marblehead, but her adventures

Over the Easter weekend, it appears that a celebration was held on Winter Island, leaving behind a large amount of Mylar plastic pieces on the ground and dangerously close to…

Three new staff additions at Salem Sound Coastwatch are extending Community Outreach at the 30+ year old environmental nonprofit. Anna Sheridan…

Salem, MA – Salem Sound Coastwatch is starting a local initiative on the Horseshoe Crab, a species that is under threat here and across the world. Horseshoe crabs are…

Salem, MA—The annual Run for the Beach 5K Race returns to Dane Street Beach in Beverly, MA on Sunday, June 11 with a 9:00 am start time. If you love…

Salem, MA – Salem Sound Coastwatch announces Tammy Brodie of Beverly, MA has joined the Board of Directors. Tammy is an Editor at…