Cape Cod
Coverage of Cape Cod in the Nexus archive.
- Hundreds of sea turtles are stranded in Cape Cod each year. An ‘amazing network’ has mobilized to help
Mass stranding of sea turtles has made Massachusetts beaches a hotspot for annual rescue efforts in Cape Cod. Conservationists and volunteers are mobilized, providing care at the New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital. One patient mentioned is a turtle named “Lucky,” who was treated by veterinarian Kathy Tuxbury.
- Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson caught a tiger shark off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The shark is a tropical species known for consuming large prey, and its presence may indicate warming waters.
- Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
A tiger shark caught off Massachusetts may indicate warming waters. Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod and were surprised by their catch.
- Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
A tiger shark caught off Massachusetts may indicate warming waters. Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod and were surprised by their catch.
- Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
A tiger shark caught off Massachusetts may indicate warming waters. Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod and were surprised by their catch.
- Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
A tiger shark caught off Massachusetts may indicate warming waters. Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod and were surprised by their catch.
- Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
A tiger shark caught off Massachusetts may indicate warming waters. Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod and were surprised by the catch.
- Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
Nate and Nelson Rouette caught a juvenile tiger shark off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a species typically found in warmer southern waters. Scientists suggest the shark's presence indicates warming ocean temperatures linked to climate change, as juvenile tiger sharks and other marine species increasingly appear in northern regions.
- Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
A tiger shark, typically found in warmer southern waters, was caught off Massachusetts, signaling potential warming of the region's seas due to climate change. Scientists suggest rising ocean temperatures are making northern Atlantic waters more hospitable to species like tiger sharks and great whites, which are increasingly sighted in areas such as Cape Cod.
- Largest known bottlenose dolphin stranding off New England coast prompts massive rescue effort
A large group of bottlenose dolphins stranded along Cape Cod, prompting a massive rescue effort. Marine mammal experts are now tracking survivors in deeper waters.
- 2 brothers built a multimillion-dollar junk removal business with less than $10,000. They explain what it takes to get started and make money.
Kirk and Jacob McKinney started a multimillion-dollar junk removal business called Junk Teens with $8,000, using a $4,000 pickup truck and focusing on speed, pricing, and branding. The business, now expanding across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is projected to exceed $5 million in revenue with 25 employees.
- 1,700lb great white shark ‘Contender’ — biggest ever recorded in Atlantic — believed to be heading to summer hotspot
A 1,700lb great white shark named 'Contender' — the largest ever recorded in the Atlantic — is believed to be heading toward Cape Cod and the eastern coast of Canada, according to OCEARCH research group.
- 'America's stupidest swimmer' is spotted going for a dip with SEALS off Cape Cod, where hungry great white sharks lurk
A swimmer nicknamed 'America's stupidest swimmer' was spotted swimming with Navy SEALs off Cape Cod, an area known for great white sharks. The swimmer's activity occurred in a location where the presence of sharks poses potential danger.
- Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend
Shark sightings near U.S. beaches have increased during the Fourth of July weekend, but experts confirm shark bites remain rare. Marine biologist Mike Heithaus advises avoiding murky water and fishing areas while highlighting that sharks typically ignore humans. Regions like Florida's New Smyrna Beach, North Carolina's Outer Banks, and Cape Cod see higher shark activity due to migration, warming waters, and prey availability.
- Kathleen Kennedy Townsend quickly finds a buyer for charming $1.6 million Cape Cod home
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a Kennedy heiress, has quickly secured a buyer for her $1.6 million Cape Cod home located near the Kennedy family’s Hyannis Port compound.
- Cape Cod judge attacked woman twice and warned victim he was 'untouchable', prosecutors say
A Cape Cod judge allegedly attacked a woman twice and warned her that he was 'untouchable'. The incident is being prosecuted, with details of the case emerging. The judge's actions have raised concerns about his behavior.
- Upscale coastal enclave beloved by Kennedys erupts after homeless shelter plan puts it steps from school
Cape Cod residents are opposing plans to build a homeless shelter near an elementary school due to concerns about safety and disruption. The shelter would be located 150 yards from the school and residents worry that homeless individuals would be forced outside at the same time children arrive. The plan has sparked controversy in the community.
- Claw-some catch! Fisherman discovers a one-in-50-million split-coloured lobster off Cape Cod
A fisherman off Cape Cod discovered an extremely rare split-colored lobster, estimated to occur once in 50 million lobsters. The unusual lobster exhibits two distinct colors on its shell, making it a one-of-a-kind find.
- Rare split-colored lobster caught off coast of Cape Cod
A rare split-colored lobster was caught off the coast of Cape Cod. This unusual crustacean exhibits two distinct colors, making it a rare find in the region.