Category Archives: Environment

One Day a Horseshoe Crab may save your Life

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

You might think twice about a critter related to scorpions and spiders, but fear not. The lowly horseshoe crab is providing medical miracles. Born before the dinosaurs, back 300 million years ago in the Cambrian, the horseshoe crab has developed … Continue reading →

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Cape Cod Canal Closed to Commercial Striped Bass Fishing

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Well this is great news . The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has closed the canal to commercial striper fishing. The canal had become a killing ground. Tip of the hat to the Marine Division for recognizing the problem and … Continue reading →

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Has the Spring Migration of Stripers Shifted Eastward?

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Hey got a thought for you. Is it based on rock solid, irrefutable, undeniable scientific information? Hell no. It is based only on observation and experience. But if you’re still willing to listen, read on. I hope I’m wrong about … Continue reading →

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Seabirds by Peter Harrison

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Seabirds by Peter Harrison:  Many years ago I did a lecture in Ramsey Outdoors, down in Paramus. Afterwards while heading to the car, I spied this chunky paperback on the store shelf. A quick peruse was all it took for … Continue reading →

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The Waters off New England are Warming Fast

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Ed Mitchell

Here’s a quote fresh in from cyber. “….scientists fear the Northeast is the fastest-warming region in the USA. Scientists point to warming waters as a reason why the Northeast is getting warmer, especially along the coast.” Check out this chart. … Continue reading →

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