2007 Beaches Conference – Shifting Sands Notes
Shifting Sands Speakers: Stephen M. Dickson and Peter A Slovinsky, Maine Geological Survey, Department of Conservation Overview of Trends in Beach Profiling Data, by Steve Dickson
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The Downeast Fisheries Trail
The Downeast Fisheries Trail is an educational trail that showcases active and historic fisheries heritage sites, such as fish hatcheries, aquaculture facilities, fishing harbors, clam flats, processing plants and other related public places in an effort to educate residents and visitors about the importance of the region’s maritime heritage and the role of marine resources […]
Read moreDowneast Fisheries Trail Initial Outreach Results, Spring 2010 Summary
Downeast Fisheries Trail Initial Outreach Results, Spring 2010 Summary
Read moreDowneast Fisheries Trail Initial Outreach Results, Spring 2010
Downeast Fisheries Trail Initial Outreach Results, Spring 2010
Read moreDiversity Created by Tides – Downeast Fisheries Trail Interpretive Panel
Morong Cove is part of an estuary with a twice-daily tidal exchange of salt water from the larger bay. The coves of inner Cobscook Bay are highly productive and varied environments – from salt marsh, mussel bars and mudflats to rocky ledges.
Read moreAquaculture’s Place in a Working Harbor – Downeast Fisheries Trail Interpretive Panel
Broad Cove has a 200-year history of marine industry that continues today in varied forms.
Read moreAccess to Inner Cobscook Bay – Downeast Fisheries Trail Interpretive Panel
This waterfront property provides important access to inner Cobscook Bay for both commercial and recreational uses. Depending on the season, look for fishermen digging clams and bait worms from the mud, or collecting periwinkles and blue mussels. In winter and early spring, both SCUBA divers and draggers harvest Atlantic sea scallops in Maine waters.
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