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Salt Marsh Dieback and the Purple Marsh Crab on Nantucket

December 22, 2015 / Comments Off on Salt Marsh Dieback and the Purple Marsh Crab on Nantucket

Unexplained die off of salt marsh plants, particularly along creek edges and the low tide line, has become an increasing issue along the New England coast since the 1990s. Along…

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Sea Turtle Stranding Season

December 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Sea Turtle Stranding Season

Over the last several winter seasons, Cape Cod has been experiencing record numbers of sea turtle strandings on their beaches. Last year in particular was a doozey with nearly 1,250…

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