Coastal Clean Ups: 

 

Periodic clean ups in Cape Ann on beaches and coastlines both advertised for public volunteer assistance and just daily weekly cleaning

Microplastics in Sand: 

 

Investigating the presence of microplastics in sand on Cape Ann beaches

Marine Debris Trawls: 

 

Using Eric’s boat and another partner’s boat, we will conduct MD trawls and give samples to UNH for processing

Nurdle Patrol: 

 

Visiting local beaches and taking samples of the wrack line for the presence of nurdles, plastic beads

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Mudflat Acidification Testing

 

Testing four coastal locations in Cape Ann for temp, CO2 level, and salinity

Seabin and Skinner Management: 

 

We have two Seabins and one Skimmer that need to be managed and maintained daily

Green Crabs: 

 

We monitor several Green Crab traps in Gloucester by visiting the traps weekly baiting, sizing, counting, gender, etc. 

Eelgrass: 

 

With boats in Manchester, Essex and Gloucester, weekly testing uses a drip frame and underwater camera to take images of Eelgrass beds. 

Compostable in Marine Environment:

 

Testing the ocean compostability of a few retail films in Manchester

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Ocean Travelers:

 

Testing cleanup products to determine where they have come from and how far they have traveled.

Water Quality Testing: 

 

In collaboration with a local partner, we are testing water to determine the “quality” and integrity of samples

Sunscreen Dispensers: 

 

We will have deployed 10 sunscreen dispensers around the city that need to be maintained by refiling the containers