Kristina Cammen, assistant professor at the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine, was interviewed by Sport Fishing for an article about the increase in great white shark sightings in the Northeastern U.S. Cammen said that the 20th century seal population in New England was reduced so dramatically that sharks as the apex […]
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Richard Wahle, director of the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine, spoke to UPI about recent research suggesting the Gulf of Maine is not only warming, but also getting saltier, more acidic and increasingly stratified — raising concerns for its fish stocks. “It’s important to think about these climate effects on the gulf as […]
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Four faculty-led teams pursuing commercialization of research projects are ready for the next steps in that journey having completed the University of Maine’s 2022 MIRTA accelerator program. The teams presented their projects at a Demo Day event earlier this month, marking the conclusion of this year’s program. The 2022 MIRTA teams, the fifth cohort to […]
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Brian Beal, cooperating research professor of marine ecology and research director of the Downeast Institute, spoke to the Boston Globe about the soft-shell clam industry in New England. The Boston Globe reported that clams have been disappearing in recent years, and Maine’s $18.2 million soft-shell clam industry is tanking. “We’re at a point where there’s […]
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Jaclyn Robidoux, Maine Sea Grant marine extension associate at the University of Maine, was featured on WNYC Studios’ program The Takeaway discussing the benefits of adding seaweed to cattle feed. A particular red algae strain of seaweed called asparagopsis has also been added to cattle feed with surprising results, and may be able to reduce […]
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Salon spoke to Susan Brawley, professor at the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences, about sea moss, which has been trending on social media apps like TikTok for its purported health benefits. Brawley told Salon that sea moss is a type of red algae. Also known as “Irish moss,” or more technically Chondrus crispus, […]
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National Fisherman noted that representatives from the University of Maine will present about putting values into practice for local and regional seafood systems at the Seafood Summit in Girdwood, Alaska Oct. 2–3.
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Four faculty-led research projects being developed for commercialization will be showcased by the fifth cohort of University of Maine MIRTA accelerator teams from 5–7 p.m. June 14 at UMaine’s Foster Center for Innovation. The participating teams that will pitch their projects and provide updates on their plans for commercialization: Future Fish Tags: A tag dart […]
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The Baltimore Fishbowl and What’s Up magazine reported on a grey seal named Louis Armstrong that was released at Assateague Island National Seashore on June 3 after rehabilitation at the National Aquarium’s Animal Care and Rescue Center in Baltimore. The article noted that a DNA sample from Louis was shared with the researchers at the […]
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The Associated Press reported that the 13th biennial Beaches Conference, which is hosted by the Maine and New Hampshire Sea Grant and focuses on the health of the Maine and New Hampshire coasts, is scheduled for June 10 at Berwick Academy in Maine after a three-year hiatus. UMaine officials said the conference themes this year […]
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