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Understanding invasive species’ incursions into the Gulf of Maine
By Ryan Abedi and Lauren Crofton-Macdonald, As the Gulf of Maine warms, new species, invasive and not, are moving in. The delimitation between invasive and noninvasive species can be difficult […]
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From forests to fields: the transition from kelp to turf amidst climate change in the Gulf of Maine
By Camryn Sudimick While not as expansive as the renowned kelp forests of California and other parts of the world, the Gulf of Maine (GoM) is also home to a […]
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Investigating marine biology and developing as a researcher through environmental DNA
By Camryn Sudimick In the vast expanse of the Earth’s ocean, our planet’s largest ecosystem, lie countless mysteries that have yet to be explored. Dedicated to uncovering such mysteries is […]
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Maine’s kelp forests and the impact of environmental change
By, Camryn Sudimick, Maine EPSCoR Writing Intern The Gulf of Maine (GoM) is warming rapidly, and ecosystems contained within, including Maine’s rocky reefs, are undergoing significant changes. The kelp forest […]
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White Shark Migration and Taking Part in the Research Process with Patrick Tardie
By Camryn Sudimick, Writing Intern White sharks are one of the most iconic species in the sea. While they have gained a fearsome reputation, researchers like Patrick Tardie, a Maine-eDNA […]
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Introducing Undergraduates to Interdisciplinary Research Through Cross-State Collaboration
By Evan Bartow, Writing Intern Focused on gathering, analyzing, and utilizing data collected from the Northern Forest Region, the NSF EPSCoR Track-2 INSPIRES project invested heavily in the creation of […]
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Building STEM Knowledge and Confidence Through Traditional Ecological Knowledge
By Caty DuDevoir Maine EPSCoR partner Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS) is committed to providing Indigenous youth and communities with hands-on learning opportunities about Indigenous Knowledge and western scientific methods. […]
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Incorporating eDNA Curricula in Undergraduate Education Across Maine
By Ilaria Bardini, Writing Intern The many applications of environmental DNA (eDNA) in research and conservation has inspired educators to find ways to implement such topics into their various curricula. […]
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Implementing Biocultural Markers in Research Data Practices
By Caty DuDevoir, Writing Intern In any scientific and humanistic discipline, ethical collection of samples is a vital step in the research process. With a field like environmental DNA (eDNA), […]
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An Introduction to the Maine Center for Genetics in the Environment
By Evan Bartow, Writing Intern Focused on bringing together researchers across multiple disciplines, the Maine Center for Genetics in the Environment (MGCE) has worked to develop and energize Maine’s genetic […]
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