Nominations Open for Doherty Professorship
Nominations are now open for the Doherty Professorship in Ocean Utilization. All non-tenured MIT faculty members from any Institute department are eligible.Endowed by the Henry L. and Grace Doherty Charitable Foundation, the two-year Chair opens…
“Do Not Dump Bait” posters now available
The "Do Not Dump Bait" poster (link at right) alerts the public to the dangers of discarding seaweed, worms and other materials into the water that can cause inadvertent introductions of non-native plants and animals. The poster is sponsored…
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Closures now being lifted in some Massachusetts areas
Red tide or paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins affect human health. For up-to-date PSP advisories and other information, go to https://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/programsandprojects/psp_notice.htm .
Good Will from the Gill nets MIT Sea Grant $900 for Education and Outreach
On Saturday July 25, 2009 Whole Foods Market on Prospect street in Cambridge held a community event titled "Good Will from the Gill", a clambake to promote community education about sustainable seafood, marine science and more. Whole Foods Market…
Whole Foods Clam Bake to Benefit MIT Sea Grant
Contact: Brandy Moran Wilbur, MIT Sea Grant College ProgramE: bmmoran@MIT.EDU ; T: 617-253-5944CAMBRIDGE, Mass.¢On Saturday, July 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, Whole Foods Market will host a seafood feast, "Goodwill from the Gill," to raise…
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Closures: North Shore (Salisbury to Hull) and South Shore (Hull to Scituate) of Massachusetts
Red tide or paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins affect human health. A PSP advisory has been issued for North Shore (Salisbury to Hull) and South Shore (Hull to Scituate) of Massachusetts.For up-to-date PSP advisories and other information,…
MIT Hosts Volvo Ocean Race Showcase of Inmarsat Technology Allowing High-Definition Video Transmission from Open Seas
Contacts: Andrea Cohen, MIT Sea Grant: E: alcohen@mit.edu ; T: 617 253-3461Josie Patterson, MIT Museum: E: josiep@mit.edu ; T: 617 253-4422CAMBRIDGE, Mass.¢On Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:00 p.m., MIT will host an evening symposium to showcase…
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Closure: Blue Mussels in the Nauset System
Red tide or paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins affect human health. The first PSP advisory has been issued for blue mussels in the Nauset Marsh System. For up-to-date information on this and other PSP advisories go to https://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/marinefisheriesnotices/advisories.htm…
Lexington High School Wins 2009 Blue Lobster Bowl
Students from Lexington High School took home the first place prize at the 2009 Blue Lobster Bowl held at MIT on February 7, 2009. That team will head to the NOSB finals in Washington D.C. in late April to compete against 24 other regional winners…
Feb. 7 : The Blue Lobster Bowl at MIT
Top High School Students Compete in Blue Lobster Bowl at MITContacts: Jordan Lewis, MIT Center for Ocean Engineering: 617-324-3558; lewisjb@mit.edu Andrea Cohen, MIT Sea Grant: 617-253-3461; alcohen@mit.edu A hurricane can only sustain itself…
