Cape Clasp Blog

Happy Shark Week! This is one of our favorite weeks of the year since the spotlight on sharks gives us the opportunity to clear up some of the biggest myths about sharks. Research on sharks is occurring all over the globe, but there is still so much we don't know about these animals. What science has taught us is that sharks are built to be fast and agile predators with these five amazing anatomical features.

Keeping our oceans pristine and free of our trash is key to a healthy marine environment. Ocean trash is a global problem that is harming every corner of the globe, but there are simple steps we can all take to play our part in protecting our waters. One of the easiest things we can do? Take our trash (and any we come across!) when we leave the beach. 

One question that has popped up a few times since we announced Tikós, our new line of 100% recycled ocean plastic cuffs, is “Doesn’t creating an item made out of plastic contribute to the ocean plastic issue?” We always strive to be transparent in our business practices, and want to clear up how we’re using Tikós to end the ocean plastic crisis, not perpetuate it. 

Cape Cod isn’t just the summer home of people from around the world, many great white sharks also head to the region to dine on the thousands of seals that live on its shores. Unfortunately, these sharks are the victims of an undeserved reputation of being bloodthirsty, ruthless killers, but bites do happen. Follow these shark-smart tips to reduce your chances of coming in contact with a shark.

We get a lot of questions from our followers looking for tips on what to bring when oversand beach driving on Cape Cod, so we pulled together our favorite things to pack for a day driving out on the sand.

It’s no secret that plastic is an inexpensive way to make life easier. But, our reliance on single-use plastic is having drastic consequences for animals around the world, especially those...

If we all pledge to change our plastic habits, our collective action can make a meaningful impact. That’s why we created tikos – our new line of cuffs made from 100% recycled ocean plastic. Each cuff is associated with a different pledge and serves as a daily reminder to keep our oceans clean.

There’s nothing better than seeing sunny days and warm temperatures in the forecast for your summer vacation on Cape Cod. Your options are endless: head to the beach, cool off...

Every year in late fall, sea turtles wind up becoming stranded on the shores along Cape Cod Bay. But this year, things were even worse than usual. A total of 829 turtles were found on the Cape making it one of the worst years yet. In fact, that’s almost twice the amount found in 2016 and 10 times the amount found back in 2008.

Last week, our drone footage of a right whale swimming in Cape Cod Bay went viral. While it was definitely cool to have so many people see our video, it’s more important to us that we use this as an opportunity to talk about the bleak future the North Atlantic right whale faces.

It’s estimated that there are only 411 North Atlantic right whales left in the world. Human activity is to blame, but steps are being taken to turn the tide for the future of the North Atlantic right whale.

Celebrate Earth Day with Cape Clasp this year and join us in the #trashtag challenge. We’re challenging all of our followers and fans to head to a nearby beach, pond, or other outdoor area in their community that’s in need of a clean-up, and get to work!

We spoke with Cynthia Wigren, founder of our non-profit partner, Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, for Episode 3 of our podcast Sharks Don't Sleep. Learn more about Cynthia's story, why she's passionate about white sharks, and how we can safely share the waters with these important animals.