Northeastern U.S. peninsula famed for beaches, maritime heritage, and tourism
A two-colored lobster has been rescued from being cooked and donated to a science aquarium. Found off Cape Cod, it exhibits a brown and orange pattern from head to tail. The lobster is housed at Woods Hole Science Aquarium, where it will be on display after the aquarium's reopening. The find is considered exceptionally rare due to genetic mutation or egg fusion, and it highlights the diversity of lobster coloration.
The government has signed Lulu’s Law, directing the FCC to enable emergency mobile alerts when shark attacks occur. States will implement warnings; Alabama already has a similar system. Lulu Gribbin, who survived a 2024 shark attack, advocates the measure, saying it could save lives.
In a first for the northwest Atlantic, invasive Manila clams have established populations from Cape Cod to Salem Sound between 2023 and 2025. Researchers track spread with potential impacts on native shellfish and ecosystems; humans can continue to eat clams but ongoing monitoring is planned.
Two Massachusetts brothers started a junk-removal venture from a dump-scouting hobby and have grown Junk Teens into a seven-figure business with seven trucks, 25 employees, and plans for $5 million in revenue this year, while emphasizing speed, clear pricing, and branding.
Rescuers have contained a mass bottlenose dolphin stranding along Cape Cod. Most dolphins refloated with the tide, while several have died. Rescue teams tracked two tagged dolphins by satellite as they reunite into a single pod, offering hope for continued recovery. Authorities warn the public not to intervene.