OUR MISSION
To establish, develop and carry out education programs in marine resource development, to assist with problems concerning coastal industries and the management of coastal resources, and to transfer technological innovations, educational and informational materials to public officials, educators, and marine users groups.
OUR PROGRAMS
SEMAC
The Southeastern Massachusetts Aquaculture Center (SEMAC).
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Water Quality Monitoring
Deployment and management of water quality instruments.
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Shellfish in the Home
Safe harvesting, storage, preparing, and cooking of shellfish.
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Municipal Propagation
Collaboration with towns to purchase shellfish seed from local hatcheries.
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Shellfish Habitat Assesment
Development of efficient methods to examine survival and growth of shellfish.
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Restoration & Research
Identification, evaluation, and implementation of marine habitats.
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River Herring Network
A society for river herring wardens and volunteers.
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Publications & Resources
Newsletters, brochures, guides, and studies on coastal resource issues and research.
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Workshops & Classes
Topics include shellfish farming, Constable training, and technical advice.
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Coastal Explorer
A mobile marine program available to local schools, libraries, and other organizations.
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ABOUT US
The goal of the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Marine Program is to establish, develop and carry out education programs in marine resource development, to assist with problems concerning coastal industries and the management of coastal resources, and to transfer technological innovations, educational and informational materials to public officials, educators, and marine user groups.
The Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Marine Program carries out its mission in cooperation with the Woods Hole Sea Grant Program at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Funding for SEMAC activities is provided by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
Abigail Archer
Marine Resource Specialist
508-375-6702
aarcher@barnstablecounty.org
Diane Murphy
Fisheries & Aquaculture Specialist
508-375-6953
dmurphy@barnstablecounty.org
Joshua Reitsma
Marine Program Specialist
508-375-6950
jreitsma@barnstablecounty.org
Eileen Sonnenberg
Marine Science Educator
508-375-6694
esonnenberg@barnstablecounty.org