This year was a busy one for NECWA and we thank you for your continued interest and support.  

Highlights from this past year include: 

• Conducted whale research aboard Captain John Whale Watching vessels in conjunction with Brigewater State University (BSU) and the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies. 
• Identified over 171 humpback whales, including 12 mother and calf pairs. Each identification helps us better understand the lives of these rare and endangered marine mammals.
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• Responded to over 15 ocean sunfish strandings, including 3 live strandings where the animal was successfully released to deeper water. This work is in collaboration with MA Audubon at Wellfleet Bay and BSU. 
• With the help of NECWA friends, David Clapp and Sam McGee, created the first portable weighing scale for ocean sunfish.  
• Established collaborations with 3 different scientists in Europe who study ocean sunfish in other parts of the world. 
• Worked with 11 high school and college interns teaching them field and lab techniques in the field of marine science. Also worked with them on educational outreach activities. This work was in collaboration with CJB and BSU.
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• Provided 40 presentations on various topics related to marine wildlife to school children, civic organizations and the general public.
• Provided an information table that included hands-on activities at 7 community events in the NE area. 
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• Conducted 2 beach cleanup efforts as part of the State's Coastsweep program. Partners included CJB.

All of this was done with the support of an active group of terrific volunteers and with donations from people like you who are as passionate about the oceans and the creatures who live in them as we are.  

Thank you from all of us at NECWA!