Research

DV-16-13 Assessing the ecological and economic impacts of Chondrus crispus: the rise of Maine’s new foundation species

Robert Steneck University of Maine School of Marine Sciences Thew Suskiewicz Université Laval Filippo Ferrario Université Laval Doug Rasher University of Maine Maine’s coastal ecosystem changed profoundly during the 1990s, with the collapse of nearshore sea urchin populations. The loss of this important grazer led to increased abundance of Irish moss (Chondrus crispus), kelp and […]

DV-15-11 Lobstering & the Maine Coast at the Maine Maritime Museum

In July 2015, Maine Maritime Museum opened Lobstering and the Maine Coast, a renovated and expanded permanent exhibit showcasing the Maine lobster industry’s history, current operations, and future. It is the largest and most extensive exhibit of its kind in Maine. Much has changed in the world of Maine lobster since the Museum first created […]

E-14-EA-2 Aquaculture site prospecting: Developing remote sensing capabilities for the aquaculture community of Maine

Damian Brady UMaine School of Marine Sciences Emmanuel Boss UMaine School of Marine Sciences Andrew Thomas UMaine School of Marine Sciences Dana Morse Maine Sea Grant and University of Maine Cooperative Extension Jordan Snyder UMaine School of Marine Sciences Aquaculture is increasing across the United States, in part to make up for the Nation’s overwhelming […]

DV-15-07 Maine Seaweed Festival 2015

Aaron Pastor Macro Maine, Inc. PO Box 11266 Portland, Maine 04104 Seeing a timely need to create awareness of the Maine seaweed/aquaculture industries and the benefits for human health, economy, and ocean ecology, the Maine Seaweed Festival, was created as a free outdoor festival that promotes and highlights Maine seaweed and aquaculture innovation. Local artists, entertainers, […]

DV-16-08 Training for Observation and Research of Coastal Habitats

Heather Leslie University of Maine School of Marine Sciences Kathleen Thornton University of Maine School of Marine Sciences The estuaries and coastal waters of Maine are complex ecosystems, influenced by salt water from the Gulf of Maine and freshwater entering from rivers and streams. They provide essential habitat for wildlife including seafood species. They are […]

DV-15-15 Oceanic Scales

Gene A. Felice II Coaction Lab University of Maine 614.506.6811 Phytoplankton play an important role in the biosphere. As producers of carbon, these microscopic algae are the first link in the oceanic food chain, supporting the world’s food and oxygen production. Phytoplankton are the inspiration for Oceanic Scales, a series of interactive art pieces designed […]

DV-16-01 Sea-level rise adaptation in New England marshes

Lucille Zipf Boston University Climate change is projected to result in a continued and amplified rise in sea level, putting at risk salt marsh ecosystems that developed during times of relatively stable seas. Coastal communities are interested in exploring ways to preserve their salt marshes and the many benefits they provide, such as protection during […]

DV-15-14 Maine Science Festival

Kate Dickerson 207.478.9548 mainesciencefestival.org Maine is a rural state with a small, dispersed population, where many residents feel the loss of traditional industries and are struggling economically. The state is exceptionally rich in natural resources, however, and its beauty has attracted and held generations of highly creative citizens who have adapted to the remote and […]

DV-16-07 Northeastern Coastal Station Alliance intertidal temperature monitoring proof of concept: What can Tidbit data loggers tell us about coordination and collaboration?

Hannah Webber Schoodic Institute Caitlin Cleaver Hurricane Island Foundation Small field stations in the Gulf of Maine formed the Northeastern Coastal Stations Alliance (NeCSA) to collaborate with data collection and data sharing across the stations, and to enhance training opportunities and public outreach to communicate the implications of environmental change in the Gulf of Maine. […]

DV-15-08 Sediment flux of nutrients and trace metals associated with marine aquaculture

Aria Amirbahman Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 5711 Boardman Hall University of Maine 207.581.1277 Addressing the sustainability of aquaculture requires knowing something about the impacts of aquaculture facilities on water quality. As part of the SEANET project, UMaine researcher Aria Amirbahman is studying the influence of aquaculture on sediment biogeochemical processes. Intact sediment cores […]

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