Ian Bricknell Aquaculture Research Institute University of Maine Parasitic copepods known as sea lice are the major cause of financial loss to the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry. Salmon farmers in the USA have worked with resource agencies for over a decade to implement integrated pest management plans that include routine monitoring of farmed fish, chemical […]
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Damian Brady University of Maine and DeepCWind Consortium 207.312.8752 damian.brady@maine.edu As energy activities move offshore to the winds and waters of the Gulf of Maine, developers and regulators have to assess the effects of offshore technology on wildlife. Recent evidence indicates that the "marine aerosphere," or environment above the sea surface, is frequented by bats, […]
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Nick Brown Cooperative Aquaculture Research Institute University of Maine Sea urchins are harvested for their edible sex organs, known as uni in Japan and sushi restaurants, where they are highly valued. In the U.S., wild sea urchin fisheries exist in Maine, Southern New England, California, and the Pacific Northwest. In Maine, the fishery for the […]
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Julia Beaty University of Maine 774.994.2542 juliabeaty@maine.edu The Atlantic halibut population in the Gulf of Maine collapsed in the late nineteenth century. As a result, little information is available on the life history, stock structure, and habitat usage of this species in the Gulf of Maine. This information is critical for setting appropriate regulations for the halibut […]
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Markus Frederich Marine Science Center University of New England 207.602.2406 As filter feeders, blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) are at particular risk of accumulating aquatic pollutants. Municipal wastewater effluent, commonly discharged into marine environments, can contain pollutants, including heavy metals, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and endocrine-disruptors, as well as pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Examining this waste in […]
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Walter Golet University of Maine 207.228.1695 walter.golet@maine.edu Crustaceans, including lobster and crab, support Maine’s commercial fishing industry and the coastal economy. Monitoring lobster health and behavior is crucial to anticipating future changes in the fishery, and lobsters serve as a kind of indicator of the overall health of the Gulf of Maine. Observing the physical […]
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Carrie Byron Marine Sciences Department University of New England 508.498.4515 cbyron@gmri.org Cobscook Bay hosts a diverse marine ecosystem, many components of which support commercial, recreational, and sustenance fisheries as well as aquaculture and tidal energy generation. With some of the fisheries on the decline, local communities and resource managers could benefit from a clearer picture […]
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Dan Belknap School of Earth and Climate Sciences University of Maine 207.827.7598 belknap@maine.edu The current explosive population growth of the non-native European green crab (Carcinus maenus) is implicated in the widespread destruction of juvenile clams, eelgrass beds, and possible impacts on mussels and lobsters in Maine. Each of these effects has critical consequences for seafood […]
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27-30 November 2012 | Portland, Maine The conference steering committee would like to thank the 130+ people who attended the symposium, all the presenters, and sponsors. Final Conference Program (PDF, 3.2 MB) November 2013 Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Special Issue The symposium grew out of a consensus among the scientific community […]
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Susan Brawley School of Marine Sciences University of Maine 207.581.2973 Email Susan Brawley Large marine algae—also known as seaweed and sea vegetables—have been harvested off the coast of Maine for use as food and fertilizer for centuries. Today, wild harvest isn’t enough to supply an increasing demand for sea vegetable products, prompting greater interest in […]
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