The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) promoted a new shellfish handbook developed in partnership with the University of Maine and Maine Sea Grant. The handbook, which offers shellfish management strategies for municipalities among other information, is available online.
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The University of Maine System Research Reinvestment Fund (RRF) Advisory Board has announced the award of 14 new internal grants for the 2020–21 academic year. These one-year projects will foster research and development activities in three important areas: COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants; Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Collaboratives (IURCs); and UMS Research Collaboration Networks. Applicants were required […]
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Bloomberg cited Esperanza Stancioff, an associate professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant, in reporting on an effort to produce laboratory-grown lobsters through cell culture.
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The Bangor Daily News cited a report by the University of Maine Sea Grant and spoke with Dana Morse, a UMaine Sea Grant professional, about the increased spawning of oysters along Maine’s coast, which is attributed to warming ocean waters. The New Hampshire Union Leader shared the BDN story.
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The Maine Agriculture & Climate Network (MECAN) at the University of Maine is hosting the virtual Spring 2021 Climate & Ag Webinar Series throughout the month of April. Each webinar, which will be held noon–1 p.m. via Zoom, will consist of three short presentations followed by a panel discussion. Speakers will include farmers, outreach professionals […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported that Marin Skincare, a small business established by University of Maine graduates Patrick Breeding and Amber Boutiette, has received a grant of $14,000 from the Buoy Maine pitch competition. Buoy Maine, a program sponsored by Maine Sea Grant at the University of Maine, seeks to foster innovation and entrepreneurship to support […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant will offer four free “Signs of the Seasons” training options for volunteer citizen scientists around the state. The training options include: A three-part webinar series from 4–5 p.m. on March 22, 24 and 26. Online training co-hosted by Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve from 3:30–5 p.m. […]
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Shellfish Focus Day of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum is an annual event that gathers shellfish harvesters, municipal officials, shellfish wardens, nonprofits groups, researchers and others together to talk about issues currently facing the shellfish industry and efforts to support shellfish fisheries in Maine. When the in-person forum was canceled for this year, a diverse group […]
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The Penobscot Bay Pilot, The Irregular, the Daily Bulldog, Centralmaine.com, The Lincoln County News and the Bangor Daily News advanced four free “Signs of the Seasons” training options for volunteer citizen scientists across the state hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant. Find full details on the program website.
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The Times Record promoted virtual events in February, March and April that are part of the 2021 Maine Fishermen’s Forum, noting that Bridie McGreavy, an assistant professor of environmental communication at the University of Maine, is organizing it and will co-host the shellfish day discussion. The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions and […]
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