WHOI Sea Grant Funds $1.6M Research Targeting Massachusetts Aquaculture, Fisheries Challenges

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant has committed $1.6 million over two years to fund four research projects addressing critical challenges facing Massachusetts' aquaculture and commercial fishing sectors, with studies focusing on oyster cultivation, soft-shell clam contamination, and the expanding black sea bass fishery.
The funding, awarded through WHOI Sea Grant's 2026-2027 biennial competition, reflects industry-driven priorities as operators seek solutions to regulatory closures, species migration patterns, and production optimization...
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