Maine Sea Grant Research in Focus Report May 2014 In 2010-2012, with funding from Maine Sea Grant, we explored how those living within fishing communities understand their resilience. We were especially interested in understanding the particular threats fishermen are facing and how they are responding to them. This report summarizes our findings, with additional background […]
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We are pleased to provide the 2014-2015 annual report for the Maine Sea Grant College Program. Maine Sea Grant is highly engaged with the academic and science community in Maine and places emphasis on maintaining important relationships with the stakeholders who live, work and recreate on Maine’s coast. Through our programming and our position as […]
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The Rapid Response Plan for Management and Control of the Chinese Mitten Crab is intended to guide efforts to mitigate the further introduction and spread of the Chinese mitten crab in the northeastern United States and Canada. Eberhardt, A., J. Pederson and B. Bisson. 2016. Rapid Response Plan for Management and Control of the Chinese […]
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The Orland Dam Committee continued meeting during the winter of 2014/15. Representatives from NOAA and the Nature Conservancy and the Dam Committee discussed the results of the initial Feasibility Study and some of the questions that needed further investigation. NOAA has funded the Nature Conservancy to investigate some of these questions.
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The mud blister worm, a marine polychaete, lives worldwide and is distributed throughout the estuarine waters of Maine and the northeastern U.S. This report is for oyster producers interested in controlling mud blister worms, which when present in large numbers can reduce the value of oysters sold to the half-shell market. Although other species of […]
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from the Four Seasons of Pasta by Nancy Harmon Jenkins and Sarah Jenkins NOTE: Look for untreated fresh scallops, called “dry scallops,” as opposed to wet ones. Wet scallops have been treated with phosphates to extend their shelf life; they have no flavor and moreover will not cook properly. Sweet little bay scallops are best […]
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Baked Stuffed Haddock with Egg Sauce Nancy Harmon Jenkins, 2015 NOTE: This is a very old-fashioned recipe that my mother, who grew up in Thomaston, often made for any sort of festive meal. It was always a special request when I came home for school holidays. You’ll need a whole boned haddock for this. An […]
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