Ian Bricknell, professor of aquaculture biology at the University of Maine and internationally recognized researcher on sea lice, is a co-editor and major contributor to “Sea Lice Biology and Control,” published by 5m Books and available in October 2022. The other co-editors are James Bron and Jim Treasurer. Bricknell is one of 69 authors who […]
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Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine, spoke to CNN about the nutritional benefits of eating seaweed. Camire told CNN that seaweed is “an excellent source of dietary fiber and minerals.” Though nutritional profiles vary slightly between green, brown and red varieties, across the board seaweed contains […]
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David Townsend, professor of oceanography at the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine, was interviewed by Scientific American about fish farming in Maine. Townsend said that the state has two important attributes for fish cultivation: cold, nutrient-rich water and extremely vigorous tides that distribute those nutrients throughout the water column. “Our coastal […]
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The Maine Oyster Trail received a Growth and Leadership Award at the 2022 Governor’s Conference on Tourism. First launched in 2017 to educate consumers about oyster farming in Maine, the Maine Oyster Trail was reimagined in 2020 by Maine Sea Grant and the Maine Aquaculture Association in response to market changes during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
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David Townsend, director of the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine, was interviewed for Scientific American about innovative fish farms in Maine. Townsend said that Maine has two important attributes for fish cultivation: cold, nutrient-rich water and extremely vigorous tides that distribute those nutrients throughout the water column. According to Townsend, mussels […]
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The Island Institute shared information about the Maine Aquaculture Hub’s 2022-2032 Roadmap, which outlines a series of tangible and attainable steps to help meet the rising demand for seafood, particularly seafood that is high in quality and sustainably grown. The report was developed by the Maine Aquaculture Hub, which is a collaboration between Maine Sea […]
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At the University of Maine, 38 faculty members have received tenure and/or promotion this spring. The annual announcement recognizes outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarship and research, and community engagement. Tenure for 28 of the faculty members was approved by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees on March 28. “It’s rewarding to recognize these […]
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Scarlet Tudor, University of Maine Aquaculture Research Institute outreach coordinator, was featured on WVFX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) with her presentation for children as part of the Maine Science Festival about properly cleaning and maintaining a fish tank. Tudor said, “Kids doing something that seems like, ‘Oh I’m just taking care of a fish.’ […]
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Four faculty-led innovation teams have been selected to participate in the fifth cohort of the University of Maine’s Maine Innovation Research and Technology Accelerator (MIRTA) program. The 2022 projects will develop research innovations in accessibility education, aquaculture, computer-aided breast cancer detection and marine sciences. MIRTA, coordinated by UMaine’s Foster Center for Innovation, assists teams from […]
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Aquaculture is a growing industry in Maine. It yields more than $100 million in overall economic impact each year, nearly three times as much as the $50 million it contributed in 2007. Farmers and businesses in working waterfronts support the economy by cultivating Atlantic salmon, oysters, sea vegetables and other aquatic flora and fauna. Despite […]
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