Maine’s kelp forests, a foundation for marine life, face ‘widespread collapse’ as oceans warm
Temperatures have become too warm in the southern parts of the Gulf of Maine for kelp forests, a foundation for marine life.
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As Maine’s farmers struggle through extreme weather, local restaurants feel the pinch
Moretti has begun buying mussel spawn that’s more resilient to warming waters from the Downeast Institute, a marine research ...
Maine dams face an uncertain future
The Ellsworth Dam, nestled just upstream from the picturesque Union River Bridge in downtown Ellsworth, is easy to miss, the extent of its towering facade hidden from passing motorists by foliage and ...
Maine professor and bakery owner introduces unusual ingredient to her baked goods
Jessie Muhlin is a marine biologist by nature, and recently added baker to her resume. Teaching at the Maine Maritime Academy ...
Maine seafood draws celebrated chefs to Portland, and more are coming
High-profile chefs who visited Portland this fall from around the country and abroad say they're amazed by the quality of the ...
Bioluminescent sea slug discovered in the deep sea swims through the ocean's midnight zone
MBARI researchers have discovered a remarkable new species of sea slug that lives in the deep sea. Bathydevius caudactylus ...
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Mars may have had an ancient lake as big as an ocean
Now, after examining the geomorphological features and surface composition of Utopia Planitia sent back by Zhurong, ...
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Feds Refuse to Fund Floating Offshore Wind Project in Maine
Dealing a stunning financial blow to a controversial renewable energy project off the New England Coast, the U.S. Department ...
New UMaine program is helping students gain experience in the 'blue economy'
The program gives students hands-on experiences in marine sciences including lab work, field trips, and opportunities to meet ...
Opinion: Public investment in research and development will pay off for Maine
It’s been seven years since Maine voters last approved an R&D bond. That $45 million investment ultimately leveraged more ...
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First Commercial Offshore Wind Lease Sale in the Gulf of Maine Completed
On October 29, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held an auction for offshore wind areas in the Gulf of Maine. Although BOEM leased ...