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UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

As climate change, over-exploitation, and other stressors continue to impact ocean ecosystems, conventional “single-issue” strategies have proven inadequate. National and international bodies have consequently called for a shift toward more comprehensive and integrated management that recognizes the full array of benefits provided by marine ecosystems and humans’ diverse and close connections to marine ecosystems. This innovative approach is referred to as ecosystem-based management.

Conservation science is the emerging field that recognizes humans’ close connections to the environment. Like its close cousin, conservation biology, conservation science is a mission driven science. As marine conservation scientists, our mission is to generate knowledge to help inform marine stewardship that benefits both nature and people.

While we have a substantial scientific foundation on which to develop ecosystem-based strategies, there are a number of areas in need of further research. We seek to fill these gaps by integrating approaches from both the natural and social sciences, both in Maine and in Mexico. We welcome opportunities to engage with resource users, fisheries managers, and other decision makers to develop policy-relevant projects that address marine management and stewardship needs.

Please contact heather.leslie@maine.edu to explore ways that our group or others associated with the Darling Marine Center can work with you.

To learn more about Conservation Biology at the University of Maine.

To learn more about Ecology & Environmental Sciences at UMaine.

To learn more about UMaine’s School of Marine Sciences .