UMM restructured marine biology program shared by Penobscot Bay Pilot
The Penobscot Bay Pilot shared a University of Maine at Machias media release about the institution rolling out a newly restructured marine biology program for the fall 2020 semester. The program features new concentrations in aquaculture, marine ecology and coastal conservation. It will retain a core curriculum focused on experiential learning and foundational scientific knowledge, while offering more flexibility for students and an increased emphasis on career-oriented skill sets, including geographic information systems training. “The new concentrations are designed to give students a competitive advantage when seeking employment in high-demand sectors of the marine economy,” says Tora Johnson, chair of the Environmental and Biological Sciences division at UMM.