research
Our research is collaborative, interdisciplinary, and focused on finding sustainable solutions to the important issues facing our coastal communities and marine ecosystems.
rescue
The Marine Animal Entanglement Response (MAER) program is an emergency, field-based conservation effort with staff on call 24/7 to rescue and document whales and sea turtles entangled in fishing gear.
education
CCS promotes stewardship, raises awareness, and increases understanding of marine and coastal environments through a wide variety of audiences through curriculum-based classroom lessons, experiences in the field, and public outreach events.
Recent News
Public Celebration Planned to Honor “Stormy” Mayo’s Retirement
The public is invited to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Charles “Stormy” Mayo, co-founder of the Center for Coastal Studies, and salute the contributions he has made toward the conservation and study of our marine environment. The sendoff celebration will take place...
New Shark Sculpture at Salt Pond Visitor Center to Raise Awareness about Ocean Plastics
Sugar, AKA “Mama Shug,” a life-sized great white shark made with marine debris by artist Cindy Pease Roe, was installed at Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown last spring. Now another “bite-sized” white shark sculpture, “Baby Shug,” also by Roe, will be installed at...
Jesse Mechling to Deliver Talk on Right Whales at Vineyard Haven Public Library
“Right Whales: Species on the Brink” is the topic of a talk by Jesse Mechling, Director of Marine Education from the Center for Coastal Studies, at the Vineyard Haven Public Library on Tuesday, April 30, at 5:30 pm. Mechling will discuss the status of the North...
Celebrate Stormy!
Friday, May 10, 7 – 10 pm
Join the Center for Coastal Studies at Provincetown Town Hall to celebrate the career of CCS co-founder and Director of the Right Whale Ecology Program, Charles “Stormy” Mayo, Ph.D.
Desserts & Snacks
Cash Bar
Live Music
Roast and Toast Stormy! (Roast speakers must sign up in advance.) Email Laura Stinson to add your voice to the Roast Roster!
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The Center for Coastal Studies is an independent, non-profit, member supported organization whose mission is to understand and protect our coastal communities and marine ecosystems. The ocean and its spectacular diversity belong to all of us. You can support our critical work by becoming a member, volunteering your time, making a donation, or shopping our store.
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The Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) is a grant program whose mission is to support projects that enable innovative approaches to protect and restore natural resources. The Center for Coastal Studies Humpback Whale Studies, Right Whale Ecology, Marine Animal Entanglement Response, and Water Quality Monitoring programs all receive funding via the MET’s Environmental License Plate program. Visit their website for more information.
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