Salem Sound Coastwatch

Salem Sound Coastwatch Leading the way to a healthier sea and shore. An environmental non-profit organization leading the way to a healthier sea and shore!

08/30/2026

Discover the critters that live on our rocky shores at this family-friendly tide pooling event in Beverly’s Lynch Park!

We will meet at the beach to the right of the parking lot at 11:00 AM. Please look for the SSCW sign near the concrete stairs.

Register here: https://a1wskcaczz.zite.so/

Registration is required to ensure we can notify participants of any changes due to weather. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nicole Frymier at [email protected]

This program is funded by the Beverly Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council.

For 18 summers, Salem Sound Coastwatch staff and volunteers have been getting out on the water and along the shore to do...
08/29/2026

For 18 summers, Salem Sound Coastwatch staff and volunteers have been getting out on the water and along the shore to document what’s living in Salem Sound.

This summer, 31 volunteers joined us across five monitoring sites, searching for 22 target species and recording what they found. Along the way, they helped build a bigger picture of how our coastal communities are changing, one tidepool, dock, and shoreline at a time.

What did we find this year? What can these observations tell us about Salem Sound?

Read our MIMIC Summer 2026 Recap to see what happened in the field this summer: https://salemsound.org/mimic-summer-2026-monitoring-marine-invaders-across-salem-sound/

This summer, Salem Sound Coastwatch, Sustainable Marblehead and Massachusetts Oyster Project partnered to install and mo...
08/28/2026

This summer, Salem Sound Coastwatch, Sustainable Marblehead and Massachusetts Oyster Project partnered to install and monitor an oyster upweller in Marblehead.

Come see how much the oysters have grown and learn how an upweller helps young oysters grow before restoration. Discover how oysters filter our water and support healthy coastal ecosystems.

Open house style, drop in anytime • All ages welcome • No experience necessary

September 10 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Marblehead Harbormaster | 9 Ferry Lane, Marblehead

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🌿 Help us tackle invasive plants at Winter Island!Join Salem Sound Coastwatch on Friday, August 28 from 9:30 AM–12 PM fo...
08/27/2026

🌿 Help us tackle invasive plants at Winter Island!

Join Salem Sound Coastwatch on Friday, August 28 from 9:30 AM–12 PM for a morning of invasive plant removal at Winter Island in Salem.

It’s a hands-on way to help protect the coastal habitats we all enjoy. No special experience is needed, just come ready to get outside and get involved!

📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 9:30 AM–12 PM
📍 Winter Island, Salem

Come lend a hand!

🌱 Volunteers needed for eelgrass restoration!Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership is looking for volunteers ...
08/26/2026

🌱 Volunteers needed for eelgrass restoration!

Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership is looking for volunteers to help process eelgrass seeds at the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries at Cat Cove in Salem, 92 Fort Ave.

Volunteers are needed:
📅 Friday, August 28
📅 Monday, August 31
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM, but you can help for part of the day

You don’t need to commit to every day. Volunteers should be 18+ and prepared to get their hands, shoes, and clothes wet!

The seeds will eventually be used to restore eelgrass habitat in Salem Sound. 🌊🌱

Interested in helping? Contact Susan Marsh at [email protected] for more information and to sign up.

2 MORE DAYS! 🌊Thursday evening, we're heading out onto Salem Sound aboard Mahi Cruise's Finback for our School to Sea Ad...
08/25/2026

2 MORE DAYS! 🌊

Thursday evening, we're heading out onto Salem Sound aboard Mahi Cruise's Finback for our School to Sea Adult Cruise.

Thursday, August 27 | 5:00–6:30 PM

Come spend the evening on the water, take in the views, and learn more about the wildlife, ecology, and places that make Salem Sound so special.

Spots are still available! If you've been thinking about joining us, now's the time to grab your ticket here: https://SSCWAdultBoatTrip.eventbrite.com

Every ticket supports Salem Sound Coastwatch and our work to protect clean water and healthy coastal habitats.

It takes a team to make this work happen. Thank you for your partnership in eelgrass restoration Beverly Harbormaster De...
08/20/2026

It takes a team to make this work happen. Thank you for your partnership in eelgrass restoration Beverly Harbormaster Department , Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership, and Northeastern University Marine Science Center!

🌊 Two final chances to join MIMIC this summer! 🦀Marine invasive species can threaten native habitats and alter the healt...
08/14/2026

🌊 Two final chances to join MIMIC this summer! 🦀

Marine invasive species can threaten native habitats and alter the health of our coastal ecosystems. Through MIMIC, Salem Sound Coastwatch volunteers monitor local shores for invasive species and collect valuable data that supports early detection and long-term ecosystem health.

📍 Final Monitoring Dates
• Monday, August 17, 9:00 AM | White Beach, Manchester
• Tuesday, August 18, 9:30 AM | Harvard Street Beach, Marblehead

Please note: August 18 is rescheduled from Sunday, August 16.

Interested? Email [email protected] to sign up! No scientific background is required. Community scientists of all experience levels are welcome!

Join us for a CoastSweep Cleanup at John George Park in Danvers. CoastSweep is a volunteer program that brings communiti...
08/14/2026

Join us for a CoastSweep Cleanup at John George Park in Danvers. CoastSweep is a volunteer program that brings communities together to remove and document marine debris along our coast. By collecting and categorizing the trash we find, volunteers help gather important data that supports efforts to better understand marine pollution and reduce waste entering our waterways.

🧤 CoastSweep Cleanup
📅 Saturday, August 22
🕛 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
📍 John George Park, 35 River Road, Danvers

Interested in volunteering? Email [email protected] to sign up.

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12 Federal Street
Salem, MA
01970

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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