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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, ensuring food security.

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Update on Ørsted Sunrise Wind Lease Area Survey

2026 Benthic Ecosystem Survey

Our benthic ecosystem survey in the Ørsted Sunrise Wind lease area, led by PI Tasha O’Hara, completed its 2026 survey last week during ongoing construction operations. 


This project is advancing both marine research and offshore safety through expanded training, improved navigation and safety equipment, enhanced emergency preparedness, and updated field protocols for scientists and members of the fishing industry. 


This collaborative partnership between Coonamessett Farm Foundation, Ørsted, and Atlantic Shellfish, Inc. reflects a shared commitment to safer offshore operations and sustainable ocean research. 


Learn more about the project

Watch our playful behind the scenes clip

June 15, 2026

CFF Receives New Funding to Expand Electronic Monitoring in the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery

FY206 NFWF Award Announcement

June 10, 2026

Happy World Oceans Day!

DOCUMENTARY SHARE

June 8, 2026

Sandwich Beach Cleanup Removes over 550 pounds of Debris

FINAL BEACH CLEANUP

June 2, 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.

 

Your donation powers hands-on research, community-driven education, and sustainable solutions across land and sea. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us protect ecosystems, inform policy, and support a more resilient future for people and the planet.

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