Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation

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...

05/23/2026

She’s back!!

05/22/2026

Happy 10th Anniversary Atlantic White Shark Conservancy!

05/22/2026

We visited this exhibition last weekend and it was incredible. If you're planning a trip to Provincetown, be sure to visit Provincetown Art Association and Museum and check it out! Congratulations Center for Coastal Studies!

05/22/2026

New Blue Careers Job Alert! Visit httpbluecapecod.org/jobs to learn more about these new opportunities with Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Town of Sandwich Recreation Department, and more. Or submit your own posts, it's easy and free. Please share to help spread the word.

05/19/2026

Become a Wave Maker! Building on the strong alignment from prior sessions, this forum is designed for employers ready to take the next step. Together, we’ll focus on practical, near-term strategies (6–12 months) that can be implemented in partnership with regional organizations to strengthen your workforce.

Wave Makers is a collaboration between the Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation and the Center for Community and Professional Education at Cape Cod Community College(CCAPE).

RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D9DR3JL

05/16/2026

Tickets for this year’s Shellfish Farm Tour season are now on sale! One of the most popular programs we offer, these tours provide an up-close look at local aquaculture and what it truly takes to bring oysters from the flats to your plate. Step into the world of Wellfleet’s shellfishery this summer and experience it firsthand.

Visit our website for tickets. www.wellfleetoa.org

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05/15/2026

Life-long learner? Active family? Need training or professional support? Check out our events calendar and see what floats your boat! https://bluecapecod.org/events

05/13/2026

Congratulations Shareen, well-deserved!

Today, the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners joined members of the Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year Committee in announcing Shareen Davis of Chatham as the 2026 Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year during the award’s milestone 25th anniversary year.

As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this year’s recognition also reflects the enduring legacy of Mercy Otis Warren — the West Barnstable-born writer, political thinker, and advocate whose voice helped shape the nation’s founding ideals.

A thirteenth-generation Cape Codder, Davis was recognized for her leadership in public service, environmental stewardship, sustainable fisheries advocacy, and community preservation. A commercial weir fisher and founding member of the Chatham Harvesters Cooperative, she has spent decades supporting Cape Cod’s fishing industry, working waterfronts, and year-round communities.

Davis will be honored during a public ceremony on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the historic 1717 Meetinghouse in West Barnstable. A reception will follow, and members of the public are invited to attend.

Congratulations to Shareen Davis on this well-deserved recognition. Read the press release at https://www.capecod.gov/2026/05/13/shareen-davis-honored-as-the-2026-mercy-otis-warren-cape-cod-woman-of-the-year/