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🌿🌊 What happens when a tiny underwater plant starts disappearing? Eelgrass may look small, but it plays a HUGE role in the health of Edgartown Great Pond and the surrounding ecosystem. 💚 Take a look at this great WBZ Boston story by Jacob Wycoff @4cast4you on our team working to monitor Edgartown Great Pond eelgrass — and why it matters to all of us who love these waters. 🐚🦀🌱 👀 Watch the video and see what’s happening beneath the surface.LINK IN BIO
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🌿🌊 What happens when a tiny underwater plant starts disappearing? Eelgrass may look small, but it plays a HUGE role in the health of Edgartown Great Pond and the surrounding ecosystem. 💚 Take a look at this great WBZ Boston story by Jacob Wycoff @4cast4you on our team working to monitor Edgartown Great Pond eelgrass — and why it matters to all of us who love these waters. 🐚🦀🌱 👀 Watch the video and see what’s happening beneath the surface.LINK IN BIO
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Sunset 🌅 over Edgartown Great Pond. This gorgeous sky high view is courtesy of @sully7777777777 📸. We hope you are savoring all the beauty of August and finding some quiet moments on the 🌊 water . It looks like we are in for another perfect summer night.
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Sunset 🌅 over Edgartown Great Pond. This gorgeous sky high view is courtesy of @sully7777777777 📸. We hope you are savoring all the beauty of August and finding some quiet moments on the 🌊 water . It looks like we are in for another perfect summer night.
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A hopeful sign beneath the surface 🌊🌱 While cyanobacteria blooms are present across many of the Island’s ponds this summer, Edgartown Great Pond is telling a different story. Why? This @vineyardgazette article, written by Daniella Freedman, explores why Edgartown Great Pond is standing out, what scientists are learning, and what it means for the future of our coastal ponds. You’ll want to read this one 👀 Check out our “Ponds in the news” page to find this article and others! 🔗 IN BIO
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A hopeful sign beneath the surface 🌊🌱 While cyanobacteria blooms are present across many of the Island’s ponds this summer, Edgartown Great Pond is telling a different story. Why? This @vineyardgazette article, written by Daniella Freedman, explores why Edgartown Great Pond is standing out, what scientists are learning, and what it means for the future of our coastal ponds. You’ll want to read this one 👀 Check out our “Ponds in the news” page to find this article and others! 🔗 IN BIO
3 weeks ago
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Join us and @lagoonpond for a hands-on seine net adventure and discover the amazing creatures living right in our backyard! We’ll pull the net, explore what we catch, and get up close with fish, crabs, and more‼️ 📅 Saturday, August 8th ⏰ 12 - 2 pm 📍 Doug’s Cove, Lagoon Pond, Oak Bluffs Perfect for curious kids, families, and anyone who loves the water. Come ready to explore, learn, and meet other pond lovers 🌊 💙This event is supported by MV Bank and MV Community Foundation
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Join us and @lagoonpond for a hands-on seine net adventure and discover the amazing creatures living right in our backyard! We’ll pull the net, explore what we catch, and get up close with fish, crabs, and more‼️ 📅 Saturday, August 8th ⏰ 12 - 2 pm 📍 Doug’s Cove, Lagoon Pond, Oak Bluffs Perfect for curious kids, families, and anyone who loves the water. Come ready to explore, learn, and meet other pond lovers 🌊 💙This event is supported by MV Bank and MV Community Foundation
3 weeks ago
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When the team is short on hands, who’s better to call than your dad?!💙 Kendall brought in the ultimate backup…her dad, Grant! 👏🚤 He jumped right in and was a huge help with water quality sampling on Edgartown Great Pond. 🌊💧🧪 Thanks for being a scientist with us for the day, Grant! 👨‍🔬
When the team is short on hands, who’s better to call than your dad?!💙 Kendall brought in the ultimate backup…her dad, Grant! 👏🚤 He jumped right in and was a huge help with water quality sampling on Edgartown Great Pond. 🌊💧🧪 Thanks for being a scientist with us for the day, Grant! 👨‍🔬
When the team is short on hands, who’s better to call than your dad?!💙 Kendall brought in the ultimate backup…her dad, Grant! 👏🚤 He jumped right in and was a huge help with water quality sampling on Edgartown Great Pond. 🌊💧🧪 Thanks for being a scientist with us for the day, Grant! 👨‍🔬
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When the team is short on hands, who’s better to call than your dad?!💙 Kendall brought in the ultimate backup…her dad, Grant! 👏🚤 He jumped right in and was a huge help with water quality sampling on Edgartown Great Pond. 🌊💧🧪 Thanks for being a scientist with us for the day, Grant! 👨‍🔬
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A few favorite moments from last weekend’s seine net event! 🐟🌊 ⭐️Thank you again to everyone who came out, explored the shoreline with us, and helped make it such a fun afternoon. We always love getting to share the incredible marine life found right here in our ponds. ⭐️Again thanks to our partners @friendsofsengekontacket and @islandspiritkayak and @masscultural for making this possible and for providing nets! 🚨If you missed this one, we’ll be back out on **August 8 from 12–2 PM** for another seine net program, this time in collaboration with the @lagoonpond at **Doug’s Cove, Lagoon Pond (Oak Bluffs)**. We hope to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones!
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A few favorite moments from last weekend’s seine net event! 🐟🌊 ⭐️Thank you again to everyone who came out, explored the shoreline with us, and helped make it such a fun afternoon. We always love getting to share the incredible marine life found right here in our ponds. ⭐️Again thanks to our partners @friendsofsengekontacket and @islandspiritkayak and @masscultural for making this possible and for providing nets! 🚨If you missed this one, we’ll be back out on **August 8 from 12–2 PM** for another seine net program, this time in collaboration with the @lagoonpond at **Doug’s Cove, Lagoon Pond (Oak Bluffs)**. We hope to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones!
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👋 Meet Robert! We’re excited to welcome Robert to the team as our summer intern! This summer, he’s been helping with water quality monitoring 💧, eelgrass surveys 🌿, lab work 🧪, and even leading microscopy🔬. We’re glad to have him on board and look forward to all he’ll accomplish this summer. Welcome, Robert! ☀️
👋 Meet Robert! We’re excited to welcome Robert to the team as our summer intern! This summer, he’s been helping with water quality monitoring 💧, eelgrass surveys 🌿, lab work 🧪, and even leading microscopy🔬. We’re glad to have him on board and look forward to all he’ll accomplish this summer. Welcome, Robert! ☀️
👋 Meet Robert! We’re excited to welcome Robert to the team as our summer intern! This summer, he’s been helping with water quality monitoring 💧, eelgrass surveys 🌿, lab work 🧪, and even leading microscopy🔬. We’re glad to have him on board and look forward to all he’ll accomplish this summer. Welcome, Robert! ☀️
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👋 Meet Robert! We’re excited to welcome Robert to the team as our summer intern! This summer, he’s been helping with water quality monitoring 💧, eelgrass surveys 🌿, lab work 🧪, and even leading microscopy🔬. We’re glad to have him on board and look forward to all he’ll accomplish this summer. Welcome, Robert! ☀️
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Thanks to all who came out today to celebrate the life in our ponds 🌊🐡🐚🦀🦪 🦐and to our event partners @friendsofsengekontacket and @islandspiritkayak Thanks to @masscultural for making this possible and for providing nets for all. Stay tuned for an event recap. What was your favorite creature?
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Thanks to all who came out today to celebrate the life in our ponds 🌊🐡🐚🦀🦪 🦐and to our event partners @friendsofsengekontacket and @islandspiritkayak Thanks to @masscultural for making this possible and for providing nets for all. Stay tuned for an event recap. What was your favorite creature?
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Are you spending the weekend in 🏊🏄‍♂️ or on 🚣⛵️the water 🌊? Check out the MV CYANO maps to check the status of your favorite pond. Thanks 🙏 to the Island Boards of Health for keeping us safe as we immerse ourselves in nature. See you on the ponds! #greatpondfoundation #mvcyano #cyanobacteria
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Are you spending the weekend in 🏊🏄‍♂️ or on 🚣⛵️the water 🌊? Check out the MV CYANO maps to check the status of your favorite pond. Thanks 🙏 to the Island Boards of Health for keeping us safe as we immerse ourselves in nature. See you on the ponds! #greatpondfoundation #mvcyano #cyanobacteria
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