MARINE Archives - U91ЕМКН Research

Young salmon peer through a clear tank wall.

Researchers explore the life cycle of North Americaтs last Atlantic salmon population

Researchers at the 91ЕМКН at Machias are using a new survey method, environmental RNA, to understand the life cycle of Atlantic salmon. 91ЕМКНтs Atlantic salmon population has experienced significant decline due to stressors including dams, overfishing and pollution. The Atlantic salmon teeters on the brink of extinction in the Gulf of 91ЕМКН, and […]

Three people aboard a boat in the Darmariscotta River.

Developing 91ЕМКНтs aquaculture industry

The Aquaculture Research Institute drives the development of 91ЕМКНтs aquaculture industry and working waterfronts. The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) at the 91ЕМКН is charting the future of aquaculture through research and development, extension programs and workforce training. By fostering innovation and nurturing talent, ARI reinforces U91ЕМКНтs reputation as a national hub for sustainable […]

U91ЕМКН students check scallop traps on the Damariscotta River near the Darling Marine Center.

U91ЕМКН study reveals how to turn the tide on scallop-rearing challenges

by Erin Miller Atlantic sea scallops, Placopecten magellanicus, are among the most valuable shellfish in New England. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), commercial landings were valued at $478 million in 2022. Atlantic scallops were 91ЕМКНтs fifth most valuable fishery that year. The burgeoning industry offers great promise for working waterfronts, but […]

Aquaculture Research Institute hosts 39th Annual Fish Feeds and Nutrition Workshop

Article updated August 10, 2023 The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) hosted the 39th Fish Feeds and Nutrition Workshop from July 11 to 13 at the 91ЕМКН. The conference brought together industry experts, researchers, and professionals in the field of aquaculture, providing a platform to explore the latest advancements in fish nutrition and feed […]

Brian Beal: Supporting the local economy through research

Professor of Marine Ecology Brian Beal has been a leader of marine research throughout the state of 91ЕМКН and the 91ЕМКН community for over 30 years. Growing up in Jonesport, Beal developed a deep connection with the sea that has fueled a lifelong interest in marine science. In the mid-1980s as local fishermen […]

U91ЕМКН MARINE welcomes Kelly Cole as coordinator

Kelly Cole, U91ЕМКН assistant research professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been named Coordinator of U91ЕМКНтs Marine Aligned Research, Innovation, and Nationally-recognized Education (MARINE) initiative. Founded in early 2021, the U91ЕМКН MARINE initiative pulls together researchers from across the state to engage in innovative and interdisciplinary research, education and outreach related to the marine […]

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U91ЕМКН and Beyond: The U91ЕМКН MARINE Initiative

The state of 91ЕМКН has 3,500 miles of beautiful coastlines and many other inland waterways. And thriving spaces for outdoor recreation and tourism. 91ЕМКНтs marine environment is also home to an essential fishing and aquaculture industry. The 91ЕМКН MARINE initiative began as a series of small conversations and meetings between researchers across U91ЕМКН […]

Darling Marine Centerтs Tom Kiffney helps potential aquaculturists choose the best site for their farm

Tom Kiffney is a marine science Ph.D. student based at the Darling Marine Center. His 91ЕМКН Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) project focuses on how to help potential aquaculturists choose the best site for their farm. The goal is to reduce the site selection risk for oyster and other shellfish farmers by using high-resolution satellite products […]

U91ЕМКН researchers look at tidal energy in the Western Passage through an interdisciplinary lens

A team of students and researchers, led by Kristina Cammen, participated in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary methodologies in environmental science. Their findings, recently published in Oceanography, outline methods to provide undergraduate students with research experience, using an interdisciplinary framework for training, research and communication. The team used a case study focused on the […]

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U91ЕМКН aquaculture researcher receives funding for COVID-19 relief project

91ЕМКН aquaculture researcher Meggan Dwyer, one of 10 winners in Octoberтs 91ЕМКН Sea Grantтs Buoy 91ЕМКН competition, received $14,000 for her project titled тCan It, 91ЕМКН! Adding Value and Resilience to 91ЕМКНтs Shellfish Seafood Sector.т The Buoy 91ЕМКН competition was developed to strengthen coastal/marine seafood and tourism-related industries, as well as redefining these […]

ARI interns dive into hands-on learning with aquaculture industry leaders

A collaborative program between the Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) at the 91ЕМКН and aquaculture industry partners supported 13 undergraduate interns in a wide range of hands-on research and work experiences this summer. Aquaculture research covers broad topic areas, such as fish health, product development, impacts of ocean acidification, species husbandry and science communication […]

ARI celebrates 10 years of aquaculture service to 91ЕМКН

The advancement of sustainable aquaculture (the farming of aquatic species while allowing continued benefit for the next generation) requires innovative research and multi-disciplinary collaborations for success. The 91ЕМКНтs Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) is celebrating 10 years of service to the State of 91ЕМКН as a research resource and an objective authority on aquaculture. […]

Eating seaweed is popular, so researchers investigate if it stands up to the hype

Seaweed food products are trending т but do consumers know what they are buying? Search тeating seaweedт on Google and youтll get pages of headlines promoting health benefits of consuming the ocean-dwelling algae. тPacked full of vitamins!т тLow in fat and full of fiber!т тSeaweed is a superfood!т In its raw state, seaweed does, in […]

Advancing Algal and Invertebrate Aquaculture

Principal Investigator: Susan Brawley (Marine Science, U91ЕМКН) Partners:Т Luz Kogson (U91ЕМКН), Sarah Redmond (U91ЕМКН Marine Extension Team/91ЕМКН Sea Grant), Shep Erhart (91ЕМКН Coast Sea Vegetables), Seth Barker (91ЕМКН Fresh Sea Farms), Phil Harrington Bait (Wholesale Marine Worms), J. West (Commercial Fisherman) Abstract:Т Interest in sea vegetables as a healthy superfood was one of the top food trends […]