Debris Brigade Blog: Day Zero

Apr 1, 2020 | Marine Debris

January 16, 2020 – DAY ZERO Caroline Howlett, Research Documentation Ed. Note: On January 16, 2020, the Center for Coastal Studies hosted a meeting for all participants in the NFWF Fishing for Energy project called “Removing and Intercepting DFG [derelict fishing...
Fourth Annual Outer Cape Beach Clean Up a Major Success

Fourth Annual Outer Cape Beach Clean Up a Major Success

Sep 26, 2019 | PRESS

September 26, 2019 The 4th Annual Outer Cape Beach Clean Up, conducted Friday, September 19 through Monday, September 23, was a four-day, 27-mile marathon community event organized by Anthony Daley of Dennis and supported by the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) in...
World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup Results

World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup Results

Jun 12, 2019 | PRESS

June 11, 2019 — Over two dozen volunteers participated in the Center for Coastal Studies’ World Oceans Day beach cleanup at Beach Point in Truro on June 8th. 4,996 pieces of trash were removed in less than 1.5 hours. In a collaborative effort, the Town of Truro...

Fishing Gear Recovery Project Commences in Cape Cod Bay

Apr 3, 2019 | PRESS

April 2, 2019 The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) will begin field work this week with area lobstermen to remove, document, and properly dispose of lost, abandoned or derelict fishing gear in Cape Cod Bay. “Mobilizing Diverse Stakeholders to Remove Derelict Fishing...

Beach Clean-ups Planned for CoastSweep 2018

Sep 11, 2018 | PRESS

September 11, 2018 The Center for Coastal Studies will offer an opportunity to clear debris from Long Point in the Cape Cod National Seashore and at town beaches as part of the International Coastal Cleanup, the statewide CoastSweep, and the regional All-Cape Beach...