Track III: Coastal Ecosystem Science for Maine’s Marine Economy & Coastal Communities

PI: Leslie, Heather (Darling Marine Center, UMaine) Sector: Marine Science Partners: UMaine Machias, University of Southern Maine Abstract: Coastal ecosystems are of great value. They provide food and clean water, protection from coastal storms, and also are home to some of the most productive ecosystems on the planet, fueling seafood and tourism industries valued at more than $5B per read more Track III: Coastal Ecosystem Science for Maine’s Marine Economy & Coastal Communities