Center for Coastal Studies

Field station name: Center for Coastal Studies

URL: www.coastalstudies.org

Year founded: 1976

Mission statement: To conduct scientific research with emphasis on marine mammals of the western North Atlantic and on the coastal and marine habitats and resources of the Gulf of Maine; to promote stewardship of coastal and marine ecosystems; to conduct educational activities and to provide educational resources that encourage the responsible use and conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems; and to collaborate with other institutions and individuals whenever possible to advance the Center’s mission.

Annual visitors: 1000

Land: 0 acres (0 hectares)

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Outreach Goals

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    ✗ Build community

    ✓ Disseminate place-based knowledge and/or skills

    ✓ Encourage conservation or environmental stewardship

    ✗ Inspire curiosity

    ✗ Make field station resources available to the public

    ✗ Promote STEM careers

    ✗ Raise awareness of the field station's work

    ✗ Raise money

    ✗ Reach a particular audience

    ✓ Teach about the environment generally

    ✗ Teach researchers how to communicate with the public

Outreach Programs