Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation

06/23/2026

As a proud sponsor of the 35th Woods Hole Film Festival, The Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation is thrilled to support an event that brings outstanding independent films and filmmakers to Cape Cod. The Woods Hole Film Festival has connected audiences with bold, original storytelling from around the world over the past 35 years, and we're honored to be part of this milestone.

🎬From July 25 – August 1, Woods Hole will come alive with more than 100 filmmakers coming from around the world to represent a program of 120 narrative features, documentary features, and short films. In addition, the eight-day Festival offers a dynamic lineup of panel discussions, workshops, live music, special guests, and social events.

🎟️Festival passes and ticket packages are available now, and all individual film tickets go on sale starting July 1st. Join us in celebrating 35 years of independent film in Woods Hole!

https://woodsholefilmfestival.org/

06/18/2026

It’s one of Cape Cod Museum of Natural History's biggest events of the year, and this time International Horseshoe Crab Day will be even more special on Friday, June 19 between 10am and 2pm.

2026 marks the tenth year of our Horseshoe Crab Aquaculture Program, which has been educating people about these incredible ‘living fossils’. It’s also our fifth year celebrating International Horseshoe Crab Day itself.

We will also have special guest speaker Liana DiNunzio, a shorebird biologist from Manomet Conservation Sciences, who will be talking about her work monitoring horseshoe crabs at the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Center.

Come to the Museum and join the party, including:

• See live horseshoe crabs at every life stage with opportunities to watch feedings
• Take part in interactive exhibits
• Learn about their fascinating life histories and their human impact
• Enjoy arts & crafts and a Museum scavenger hunt

All Horseshoe Crab Day events are included with Museum admission.

Guest Speaker Liana DiNunzio will appear at 2:30pm. Tickets also included with admission or separately for $8.

For more information, please call the Museum at 508-896-3867, ext. 133

06/18/2026

During this year's Annual Meeting of the MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board, we were thrilled to be awarded the Economic Development Partner of the Year. From Executive Director Kara O'Donnell-Galvin, "This recognition celebrates the organization's leadership, innovation and commitment to advancing opportunities within the blue and green economies. Through continued collaboration on initiatives such as WaterWORKS and the Big Blue Conference, our partnership continues promoting sustainable economic growth and career pathway education." Thank you Kara and team for being such incredible partners and supporters, we look forward to continuing our collaboration in the new year. Congratulations Katy and team!"

06/10/2026

Big news for Mashpee Public Schools! We are incredibly proud to share that Mashpee Middle-High School has received official state approval to launch a brand-new Innovation Career Pathway in Environmental and Life Sciences starting in the 2026-27 school year! Awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, this designation allows MMHS to connect classroom learning directly with high-demand industries—at no cost to our familie
What does this mean for our students starting this fall?
🔬 Specialized coursework and transferable college credits.
🌊 Utilizing Cape Cod as the "ultimate classroom" for hands-on research.
🐸 Continued projects like our student-built 40-foot on-campus vernal pool.
🐟 Access to a brand-new Aquaponics Lab currently in development!
💼 100+ hours of work-based learning, including internships and field studies.

As Superintendent Dr. Michele Conners shared, this pathway gives our students the incredible advantage of a small school community while opening doors to massive, real-world career opportunities right here on the Cape. Join us in celebrating this massive achievement, and a huge thank you to Science Department Head Dr. Stephanie Soares for leading the application process!
🔗 [Link to the full article https://bit.ly/4vLPgYx]

06/10/2026

Hosted in partnership with St. John Paul II School, youth ages 12-15 are invited to join us for a FREE multi-day Exploring Oceanography program this summer

WHEN:
July 21, 22, 23 from 9:30am-12pm + evening presentation July 23 from 6-7pm

WHAT:
🌊Collect water samples. Measure temperature, salinity, oxygen, & pH 📊Develop skills to format spreadsheets & create charts from field data 🌊🔬Perform daily plankton tows. Identify & photograph plankton. 👩‍💼🧑‍💼Prepare & present your work to families & friends during an evening program

WHERE:
Inside and outside the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center in Sandwich

FOR MORE INFO & TO REGISTER:
Contact [email protected]
Registration is required, Spots are limited.

06/09/2026

How will AI affect your work in the Blue Economy and other sectors here on Cape Cod? Join the conversation on June 18th at the Cape Cod Technology Council’s annual dinner meeting.

Welcome to Mindshift, the RGP newsletter that connects you with the most visionary voices in business. Each month, we highlight a unique futurist who challenges us to think differently and drive innovation in a rapidly changing world.

06/09/2026

This , the ocean isn't just something to admire from shore.

At SEA, high school and undergraduate students sail tall ships across the Atlantic and Caribbean, not as tourists, but as crew. They navigate by the stars, collect ocean plastic for research, study coral reef health, and present findings that actually matter.

Based in Woods Hole, MA — the world's most storied oceanographic research community — SEA has been turning students into ocean scholars, stewards, and leaders since 1971. No sailing experience required. Any major welcome.

The ocean needs the next generation. We'll get you there. 🌐

👉 https://bit.ly/43lJwIQ

06/08/2026

No matter what the temps, we've got you covered with our crewnecks, hoodies and tees! Visit our online store and get 15% off your ENTIRE ORDER with code BLUEJUNE26

This offer expires on Monday, June 15 at 12 noon.

https://shop.bluecapecod.org/discount/BLUEJUNE26

06/01/2026

There are some clawsome events coming up in the next few weeks! Check out our events calendar and see what traps you!
bluecapecod.org/events

05/29/2026

Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance CEO John Pappalardo's keynote speach at Big Blue, Green Tomorrow 2026 was a call to action for coastal leaders. “The question is not whether we have knowledge. The question is whether we are willing to organize that knowledge around a shared civic purpose. Because if the coast is one system, then we need one operating picture.”

Read John's full speech and learn more about Big Blue 2026.

Many coastal communities find themselves caught between “tradition and tourism,” he said. “Between working waterfronts and rising property values. Between local families trying to stay and outside markets willing to pay more. Between climate change and systems of governance still built as thou...