Ellsworth American previews State of the Science Conference in Machias
The Ellsworth American reported the Eastern Maine Coastal Current Collaborative, or EM3C, will host a State of the Science Conference at the University of Maine at Machias on June 17 and 18. The conference will discuss ecosystem-based fisheries management in eastern Maine and will bring together experts from local governments, fishing, science and academic communities, according to the article. It is the first step toward producing a comprehensive understanding of the region’s watersheds, intertidal, nearshore and offshore ecosystems, including their governance and socioeconomic factors, the article states. Maine Public and WVII (Channel 7) also reported on the conference.