Coonamessett Farm Foundation's 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 benefit of the public.
Sandwich Beach Cleanup Removes over 550 pounds of Debris
FINAL BEACH CLEANUP
CFF's third and final spring cleanup took place at Town Neck Beach in Sandwich. Eight volunteers collected 550.65 lbs of debris on a breezy, overcast day.
The beach itself was relatively clear — most debris came from the dune and parking lot areas. The bigger find was on the marsh side of the beach: a large mass of rope, netting, and derelict trap components that required two separate trips to fully remove and filled 14 fishing baskets once sorted.
This was the last of three DMF-funded cleanups held in Wellfleet, Falmouth, and Sandwich this spring. In total, 30 volunteers removed nearly 700 lbs of marine debris, including significant amounts of abandoned fishing gear.
June 2, 2026
Waterfront Conversations Ch. 2
PAULO CRISTELO, CAPTAIN - FV PRINCESS SCARLETT
May 28, 2026
Behind the Scenes: Larval Scallop Sampling
AT SEA MINI-DOCUMENTARY
May 26, 2026
CFF Research at the 2026 International Pectinid Workshop
NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
May 22, 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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