The County highlighted the University of Maine’s involvement in the state’s potato industry. A UMaine study found that the industry contributes $1.3 billion to the state economy. Aroostook Farm in Presque Isle, a large contributor to the potato industry, is using $3 million from the University of Maine System to upgrade the farm’s research center […]
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The Portland Press Herald, Mainebiz, Maine Public, Earth.com, News Center Maine, Penobscot Bay Pilot, WGME (CBS 13 in Portland) and Seacoastonline highlighted a new study by researchers at the University of Maine that revealed lobsters in the Gulf of Maine are abandoning their traditional rocky habitats for open areas. This significant behavioral shift, potentially driven […]
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The Bangor Daily News featured University of Maine alumnus Milo Rossi, who rekindled his passion for archaeology while studying anthropology at UMaine and has become a leading social media content creator in the field. Rossi is dedicated to debunking archaeological pseudoscience and promoting accurate scientific knowledge in an engaging way. He gave a free talk […]
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American lobsters along Maine’s coast have relocated to new habitats, while the population simultaneously shrunk in abundance and grew older, according to a new study by University of Maine researchers. For decades, the vast majority of adult lobsters resided in boulder shelter habitats. This knowledge helped inform longtime conservation efforts and regulations within the more […]
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Warming oceans due to climate change have a significant impact on fish in the Gulf of Maine. Fisheries in the region need to adapt to the shifting dynamics — and thanks to research led by the University of Maine, they will soon have science to show them how. A research team led by UMaine scientist […]
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Bob Steneck, professor emeritus of oceanography, marine biology and marine policy at the University of Maine, discussed the role parrotfish play in maintaining healthy coral reef ecosystems with Vox. For example, Steneck said parrotfish help limit algae growth at the reef in Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean, which helps the coral survive.
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The BDN interviewed Brian Beal, a marine scientist with the University of Maine at Machias and director of the Downeast Institute, about his concerns on the rising populations of invasive tunicates, also known as sea squirts, that are negatively impacting the local fishing industry. These creatures attach to lobster traps and aquaculture equipment, causing a […]
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A study co-led by Dartmouth College and University of Maine researchers provides new insight into how global pollution has altered the Arctic atmosphere. UMaine Climate Change Institute scientists Karl Kreutz, who also directs the School of Earth and Climate Sciences, and Dominic Winski co-authored a study published in the journal Nature Geoscience which detailed how […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on the Department of Defense (DOD) awarding a $9 million contract to the University of Maine for research that will significantly expand efforts to quantify snowpack properties, explore the impact of snowmelt on the surrounding terrestrial environments of Alaska and Maine, and expand training opportunities in polar science.
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A study reported on by Earth.com, led by Dartmouth College and involving researchers from the University of Maine, revealed that pollution alters the atmosphere in the remote Arctic. Fossil fuel pollution significantly reduces methanesulfonic acid (MSA) levels in Arctic ice cores, which misleads scientists about the health of marine ecosystems. The findings emphasize the importance […]
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