Oct 14, 2021 | Marine Debris
Natalie MacDonald, 2021 Joanna Toole Intern When I originally started contemplating what I would consider as “ghost gear” at the beginning of this internship, I thought of lobster traps, netting, and rope — large gear that’s easy to spot and what I...
Oct 14, 2021 | Marine Debris
Natalie MacDonald, 2021 Joanna Toole Intern At the end of September, I completed my first Outer Cape Cleanup (OCC) with the Beach Brigade – one of the many activities I’ve participated in as the Joanna Toole “Ghost Gear” intern. Started by local...
Jun 28, 2021 | Marine Debris
Hello Debris Brigade! My name is Caitlin Townsend. I am a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a degree in Marine Science, Safety and Environmental Protection. My love for the environment in general started at a very young age. I grew up in Truro, my father...
Jan 31, 2021 | Marine Debris
Jenna Schwerzmann, Joanna Toole Intern During my time with the Center for Coastal Studies, we have achieved some unique cleanups! First there was the adventure out to Lobster Cove at Long Point; later we accomplished our first Brand Audit, and since then, the...
Oct 20, 2020 | Marine Debris, PRESS
October 20, 2020 While many research activities across the country have necessarily been restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic, beach debris cleanups are one of the few activities that can be conducted safely, as participants wear masks and gloves and can maintain...
