MARINE Archives - 91괵죕 Research

Young salmon peer through a clear tank wall.

Researchers explore the life cycle of North America�셲 last Atlantic salmon population

Researchers at the 91괵죕 at Machias are using a new survey method, environmental RNA, to understand the life cycle of Atlantic salmon. Maine�셲 Atlantic salmon population has experienced significant decline due to stressors including dams, overfishing and pollution. The Atlantic salmon teeters on the brink of extinction in the Gulf of Maine, and […]

Three people aboard a boat in the Darmariscotta River.

Developing Maine�셲 aquaculture industry

The Aquaculture Research Institute drives the development of Maine�셲 aquaculture industry and working waterfronts. The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) at the 91괵죕 is charting the future of aquaculture through research and development, extension programs and workforce training. By fostering innovation and nurturing talent, ARI reinforces 91괵죕�셲 reputation as a national hub for sustainable […]

91괵죕 students check scallop traps on the Damariscotta River near the Darling Marine Center.

91괵죕 study reveals how to turn the tide on scallop-rearing challenges

by Erin Miller Atlantic sea scallops, Placopecten magellanicus, are among the most valuable shellfish in New England. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), commercial landings were valued at $478 million in 2022. Atlantic scallops were Maine�셲 fifth most valuable fishery that year. The burgeoning industry offers great promise for working waterfronts, but […]

Aquaculture Research Institute hosts 39th Annual Fish Feeds and Nutrition Workshop

Article updated August 10, 2023 The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) hosted the 39th Fish Feeds and Nutrition Workshop from July 11 to 13 at the 91괵죕. The conference brought together industry experts, researchers, and professionals in the field of aquaculture, providing a platform to explore the latest advancements in fish nutrition and feed […]

Brian Beal: Supporting the local economy through research

Professor of Marine Ecology Brian Beal has been a leader of marine research throughout the state of Maine and the 91괵죕 community for over 30 years. Growing up in Jonesport, Beal developed a deep connection with the sea that has fueled a lifelong interest in marine science. In the mid-1980s as local fishermen […]

91괵죕 MARINE welcomes Kelly Cole as coordinator

Kelly Cole, 91괵죕 assistant research professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been named Coordinator of 91괵죕�셲 Marine Aligned Research, Innovation, and Nationally-recognized Education (MARINE) initiative. Founded in early 2021, the 91괵죕 MARINE initiative pulls together researchers from across the state to engage in innovative and interdisciplinary research, education and outreach related to the marine […]

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91괵죕 and Beyond: The 91괵죕 MARINE Initiative

The state of Maine has 3,500 miles of beautiful coastlines and many other inland waterways. And thriving spaces for outdoor recreation and tourism. Maine�셲 marine environment is also home to an essential fishing and aquaculture industry. The 91괵죕 MARINE initiative began as a series of small conversations and meetings between researchers across 91괵죕 […]

Darling Marine Center�셲 Tom Kiffney helps potential aquaculturists choose the best site for their farm

Tom Kiffney is a marine science Ph.D. student based at the Darling Marine Center. His Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) project focuses on how to help potential aquaculturists choose the best site for their farm. The goal is to reduce the site selection risk for oyster and other shellfish farmers by using high-resolution satellite products […]

91괵죕 researchers look at tidal energy in the Western Passage through an interdisciplinary lens

A team of students and researchers, led by Kristina Cammen, participated in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary methodologies in environmental science. Their findings, recently published in Oceanography, outline methods to provide undergraduate students with research experience, using an interdisciplinary framework for training, research and communication. The team used a case study focused on the […]

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91괵죕 aquaculture researcher receives funding for COVID-19 relief project

91괵죕 aquaculture researcher Meggan Dwyer, one of 10 winners in October�셲 Maine Sea Grant�셲 Buoy Maine competition, received $14,000 for her project titled �쏞an It, Maine! Adding Value and Resilience to Maine�셲 Shellfish Seafood Sector.�� The Buoy Maine competition was developed to strengthen coastal/marine seafood and tourism-related industries, as well as redefining these […]

ARI interns dive into hands-on learning with aquaculture industry leaders

A collaborative program between the Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) at the 91괵죕 and aquaculture industry partners supported 13 undergraduate interns in a wide range of hands-on research and work experiences this summer. Aquaculture research covers broad topic areas, such as fish health, product development, impacts of ocean acidification, species husbandry and science communication […]

ARI celebrates 10 years of aquaculture service to Maine

The advancement of sustainable aquaculture (the farming of aquatic species while allowing continued benefit for the next generation) requires innovative research and multi-disciplinary collaborations for success. The 91괵죕�셲 Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) is celebrating 10 years of service to the State of Maine as a research resource and an objective authority on aquaculture. […]

Eating seaweed is popular, so researchers investigate if it stands up to the hype

Seaweed food products are trending �� but do consumers know what they are buying? Search �쐃ating seaweed�� on Google and you�셪l get pages of headlines promoting health benefits of consuming the ocean-dwelling algae. �쏱acked full of vitamins!�� 쏬ow in fat and full of fiber!�� 쏶eaweed is a superfood!�� In its raw state, seaweed does, in […]

Advancing Algal and Invertebrate Aquaculture

Principal Investigator: Susan Brawley (Marine Science, 91괵죕) Partners:혻Luz Kogson (91괵죕), Sarah Redmond (91괵죕 Marine Extension Team/Maine Sea Grant), Shep Erhart (Maine Coast Sea Vegetables), Seth Barker (Maine Fresh Sea Farms), Phil Harrington Bait (Wholesale Marine Worms), J. West (Commercial Fisherman) Abstract:혻Interest in sea vegetables as a healthy superfood was one of the top food trends […]