Coonamessett Farm Foundation's mission is to conduct scientific research and educational projects that support sustainable fisheries operations, local small-scale agriculture and aquaculture, and renewable energy sources for the benefit of the public.
CFF research biologist Samir Patel spent last week in Hawaii connecting with colleagues at the 44th International Sea Turtle Symposium. This year marked the first time the symposium was held in Hawaii, just south of Kailua-Kona, a location uniquely tied to sea turtles, or honu, which are iconic to the islands and highly revered in traditional Hawaiian culture.
The annual conference draws hundreds of attendees to share and discuss research on sea turtle biology, ecology, and conservation. Samir presented his research, in collaboration with NOAA NEFSC, on leatherback foraging in Massachusetts waters. Being in Hawaii also gave him the chance to experience the stunning landscapes and ecosystems that make these islands so special.
3/12
Join a Beach Cleanup with CFF this Spring!
We’re excited to share that CFF has received a funding award from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) to support a shoreline marine debris removal project, and we invite you to be a part of it. If you’re interested in participating, please register using the link below so we can plan accordingly:
3/10
CFF Brings Coastal Massachusetts to the World's Largest Fisheries Forum
CFF researchers Tasha O’Hara and Luisa Garcia attended the 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference in South Africa last week, where they shared their research on coastal fishing reliance and community resilience in Massachusetts. As the preeminent and largest international recreational...
3/05
Inside: "Starfish, moon snails and squid: Researchers work to give scallop boats new purpose"
From moon snails to starfish coelomic fluid, CFF’s experimental research was recently highlighted in an article by Brooke Kushwaha in The New Bedford Light. She interviews several CFF team members about their exploratory research...
3/04
Our feature film, Sustaining Sea Scallops, is now available online! Watch the full documentary to learn how the collaborative research model embraced by CFF helped a flagging scallop fishing industry rebound.
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