Welcome Incoming UMO Freshmen Biology Students!
For the 6th year in a row incoming freshmen biology students visited the CCAR as part of their introduction to the University of Maine. The tour is organized by Dr. Farahad Dastoor, School of Biology and Ecology. The students had just spent two days at the nearby Schoodic Education and Research Center https://www.nps.gov/acad/serc.htm for orientation and marine biology education. Over 60 students visited CCAR for tours led by Steve Eddy, Luz Kogson and Ben Reed. Jen Fortier of Acadia Harvest did a nice job showing how her education at the University of Maine prepared her for a career in aquaculture. Although the students were looking forward to setting up their new dorm rooms later today, they were enthusiastic and engaged throughout the visit, especially when they got to feed our halibut and yellowtail broodstock fish. We wish everyone good luck as they start their academic career!