Project Description: The Center for Coastal Studies has worked with Cape Cod National Seashore both informally and formally on several resource management projects for decades on the Outer Cape, developing a program of research, technical assistance and education that involves biological, physical, social, and cultural sciences needed to address resources issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales in an ecosystem context.
This task agreement nests within these broader goals to focus on the Center for Coastal Studies Marine Debris Program. The recipient will partner with the park and NOAA to develop and install displays or exhibits to support marine debris prevention, outreach, and education. The project objectives are:
1) Reach new audiences (park visitors and residents) and educate them about debris sources in the region.
2) Prevent the introduction of marine debris at the park through raising awareness and changing behaviors of targeted audiences.
3) Collaborate on marine debris displays and exhibits, beach cleanups and debris data, and community outreach programs.
Lead Principal Investigator: Cathrine Macort, Center for Coastal Studies
Co-Principal Investigator: Laura Ludwig, Center for Coastal Studies
Partner Institution: Center for Coastal Studies
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Federal Agency Technical Contact: Aleutia Scott
Project Type: Education
Project Discipline: Natural Resources
Project Sub-Discipline: Natural Hazards & Environmental Quality (NRDA)
Start Year: 2022
End Year: 2023
Initial Funding Amount: $21,000.00
Federal Grant Number: P22AC00338
Location: Cape Cod National Seashore
National Park or Protected Area: Cape Cod (NPS)
State(s): Massachusetts
Massachusetts Counties: Barnstable
Student and Other Involvement:
Summary of Other Involvement: Volunteers with the CCS Beach Brigade participate in shoreline cleanups to remove marine debris from the Cape Cod National Seashore and then assist with sorting and documenting the debris data.
Products Associated with this Project:
- Outreach postcard (Other Outreach)
Photographs from this Project:
Sculpture in artist’s studio
Photo credit: Laura Ludwig
Image Date: March 28, 2023
Sculpture being lifted into display
Photo credit: Laura Ludwig
Image Date: May 9, 2023