Coonamessett Farm Foundation’s (CFF) 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 benefits of the public.
CFF and Acbotics Research Field-Test New Ocean-Monitoring Tools off Cape Cod
A two-day test of acoustic, sensor, and eDNA tools
Earlier this month, CFF and Acbotics Research teamed up to deploy underwater cameras, sondes, hydrophone arrays, and eDNA samplers off Cape Cod to better understand coastal ecology in relation to seal populations and vessel traffic.
Two underwater landers fitted with multi-channel hydrophone arrays, temperature, salinity, and pressure sensors were deployed for approximately 24 hours and eDNA samples were collected both mornings at multiple depths.
The acoustic tracks show where and when different sounds occur in the environment, with the objective of tracking animals such as seals. Ships can also be tracked in this data, showing where boats are traveling during the deploy window, and an onboard camera…
September 3, 2026
Welcoming Grace Walls
Research Assistant
July 23, 2026
CFF Visits WHOI's Legendary Alvin Submersible
HabCam Team
July 22, 2026
Highlights from the Latest Seasonal Survey Trip on Georges Bank
June Cruise Report
July 21, 2026
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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