Center for Coastal Studies

10/13/2026

Explore Iceland's landscapes with a five-night stay for two in Reykjavik.

This year's Homeport auction includes hotel accommodations, a Golden Circle tour featuring Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss waterfall, and admission to the Blue Lagoon.

This is one of nine special auction packages featured at Homeport, supporting the research, rescue, and education programs of the Center for Coastal Studies.

Homeport on October 16 is sold out, but you can still participate! Browse and bid on auction items or purchase tickets for our opportunity drawing online.

Visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/QhP/i/ to participate and support the Center for Coastal Studies.

10/12/2026

Two unique pieces of Outer Cape history are part of this year's Homeport auction.

Spend three nights at The Peg, an historic dune shack in the Provincetown and Truro dunes, and experience the quiet beauty of this remarkable landscape.

Also featured is the stained glass artwork that once stood at the entrance to Napi's Restaurant, a beloved Provincetown establishment for nearly 50 years. The piece has been fitted with LED backlighting and an oak base.

Thank you to Laurie Schecter, Yankee Ingenuity, and Larry Franke for generously donating these special auction items.

Homeport on October 16 is sold out, but you can still participate! Browse and bid on auction items or purchase tickets for our opportunity drawing online.

Visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/QhP/i/ to participate and support the Center for Coastal Studies.

10/11/2026

Two opportunities for New England sports fans will be featured in this year's Homeport auction!

Enjoy a Patriots home game at Gillette Stadium with four Club-level tickets during the 2026–27 season, or gather 22 guests for a Red Sox game at Fenway Park in the Bank of America suite during the 2027 season, complete with food and beverages.

Thank you to Bank of America for generously donating both experiences in support of the Center for Coastal Studies.

Homeport on October 16 is sold out, but you can still participate! Browse and bid on auction items or purchase tickets for our opportunity drawing online.

Visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/QhP/i/ to participate and support the Center for Coastal Studies.

10/10/2026

A five-night getaway to Portugal's Algarve coast could be yours!

This year's Homeport opportunity drawing features a stay for two at a five-star hotel in southern Portugal, known for its beautiful beaches, coastal landscapes, and charming villages.

Opportunity drawing tickets are $100 each, offering a chance to win this special getaway while supporting the Center for Coastal Studies.

Only 100 tickets will be sold, and you do not need to attend Homeport to participate!

Purchase your tickets here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/QhP/

The drawing will take place at Homeport on October 16.

10/09/2026

Two special Cape Cod experiences will be featured in this year's Homeport auction!

Enjoy a private cooking class for up to eight guests with Chef Michael Ceraldi of CERALDI Restaurant, who will bring his culinary expertise and locally sourced ingredients into your home.

Or gather up to 10 guests for an evening at the Land Ho! Back Bar in Orleans, featuring drinks, appetizers, and conversation with current and former CCS leadership, including Anne-Marie Runfola, Rich Delaney, and Dan Wolf.

Thank you to Chef Michael Ceraldi and Land Ho! Restaurant for generously donating these experiences in support of the Center for Coastal Studies.

Homeport on October 16 is sold out, but you can still participate! Browse and bid on auction items or purchase tickets for our opportunity drawing online.

Visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/QhP/i/ to participate and support Center for Coastal Studies.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Explore the Silver Bank, one of the world's premier humpback whale mating and calving grounds, with an eight-day, seven-night live-aboard experience for two.

This year's Homeport auction includes a trip aboard Aquatic Adventures' specially designed vessel, with opportunities to observe humpback whales and potentially swim and snorkel alongside them.

Thank you to Aquatic Adventures for generously donating this experience in support of the Center for Coastal Studies.

Join us at Homeport on October 16 to bid on this and other auction packages.

10/08/2026

This past July, .org had the opportunity to trap green crabs with AmeriCorps Service Member Ella Wegfehrt and CCS Marine Fisheries Research Program Director Owen Nichols to learn more about their green crab research.

Read about it in their blog post:
https://www.greencrab.org/blog/2026/9/10/meet-the-harvesters-x-center-for-coastal-studies?fbclid=IwY2xjawUza0VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5CKXDVmqfvFfT_I4L6b1Z8w9ENIXfl-ndIPxQMQLgk0KRLo2UZhH7JqN-zog_aem_RdTDvYUDtqqKU6UNau6skw

This past July, GreenCrab.org had the opportunity to trap green crabs with AmeriCorps Service Member Ella Wegfehrt and CCS Marine Fisheries Research Program Director Owen Nichols to learn more about their green crab research. Since 2021, CCS has been monitoring annual trends of green crab activity i

10/07/2026

We are grateful to Provincetown Marina for their generous
sponsorship of the Center for Coastal Studies.

Located in the heart of Provincetown Harbor, Provincetown
Marina is an important part of the local maritime community. Their support
helps advance the Center’s marine research, rescue, and education programs.

Thank you to Provincetown Marina for their partnership and
support of our work.

09/30/2026

Thank you for selecting the Center for Coastal Studies as your nonprofit partner for the month of October! The Center will receive $1 for every reusable Community Bag sold during the month at the Stop & Shop located at 56 Shankpainter Road in Provincetown.