Cape Clasp Blog

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.

This week I had the awesome opportunity to sit down with Kara Lennon of the Unhesitant Podcast. Kara is a great interviewer and we definitely dove into some lesser-known chapters...

Unsustainable fishing practices are wreaking havoc on our oceans. In fact, it is estimated that two-thirds of the world's fish are overfished and depleted, and it's not just the fish on our dinner plates that are being harmed - species like majestic manta rays are also at risk. 

Shark finning is one of the most harmful fishing practices used today. Sharks are caught, their fins are cut off, then they’re released off the side of the boat, left to sink to the bottom of the ocean and drown. Tens of millions of sharks are sadly killed this way every year, but there are things we can do to end it.

Protecting the world's oceans and every animal that lives in them is the most important part of our business model. 15% of profits from every design you buy is donated directly to a non-profit organization serving this mission. One of the best parts of launching a new design is finding a non-profit partner to donate our proceeds to. For our brand-new Manta Ray Clasp, we're thrilled to announce our newest partner: the Blue Sphere Foundation.

We've been hard at work perfecting the newest addition to the Cape Clasp lineup, and it's finally here! Say hello to the Manta Ray Clasp and our newest partner, Blue Sphere Foundation.

The threats facing our oceans can feel distant if you live far from the closest beach, but photographs of the vibrant ecosystems and beautiful species below the waves can make individuals feel closer to the ocean, spurring them to take action to protect it. To learn more about what it's like to be an underwater photographer, we chatted with Annie Guttridge for episode 2 of our podcast, Sharks Don't Sleep.

Human activity is taking a toll on our oceans. Pollution, oil spills, and overfishing are just a few of the obvious ways we’re harming the ocean and the animals that live there. But, there are plenty of surprising ways our everyday actions are harming marine life. One unlikely culprit? Doing the laundry.

Although there were two tragic instances of sharks biting two swimmers on Cape Cod last year, including one fatality, a new report showed there were fewer shark bites across the globe in 2018. What caused this decrease in shark bites? Researchers have pointed to a few different causes, but public awareness and education likely played an important role.

Here at Cape Clasp, we’re always working on new products to support marine life causes, helping to protect our ocean. Right now, we’re hard at work on a brand-new Manta...