Maine Scallop Research Collaborative Newsletter, October 15, 2021

Evaluating Biological Responses of Scallops to Environmental Variability. Phoebe Jekielek and Tom Kiffney, both PhD students at the University of Maine, will talk about their monitoring projects in cultured and wild populations of sea scallops along the coast of Maine. They will share data from their projects monitoring spawning and growth rates, discuss environmental variability and site selection tools, and share directions for their future PhD work

Maine Scallop Research Collaborative Newsletter, March 29, 2021

Our kickoff webinar will feature Amber Lisi from the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Amber Lisi is the lead scallop biologist for the Maine Department of Marine Resources and is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and participation in Maine’s sea scallop resource surveys, analysis, and assessment program. She participates in research and management for sea scallops at the local, state and federal levels, and serves as a member of the New England Fisheries Management Council’s Scallop Plan Development Team (PDT). She will be joining us for a webinar on March 29th to review results from recent and past surveys, discuss why the DMR collects the data it does, and share some additional projects she is spearheading

Maine Scallop Research Collaborative Newsletter, March 25, 2021

Welcome to the first Scallop Research Collaborative (SRC) Newsletter. At the kick off meeting on January 22,you identified e-news as your preferred method of communication. We will use this format to update you on the SRC’s webinar series, upcoming field trips, collaborative research meetings as well as upcoming scallop events at other organizations around the state. We will also update the SRC web page with relevant information andnews. Please feel free to submit any information you would like to share and we look forward to more events and opportunities as the year progresses

Aquaculture Research Institute Newsletter, March 8, 2023

Undergraduate Students (AquEOUS) Fellowship. This new USDA Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU) at the University of Maine\u27s Wabanaki Center and Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and in collaboration with Wabanaki Youth in Science offers undergraduate students from around the nation an opportunity to combine traditional ecological knowledge from indigenous science with STEM concepts from western science to solve real-world problems in aquaculture at the University of Maine’s world-class aquaculture facilities

Aquaculture Research Institute Newsletter, January 24, 2023

ARI now has a Podcast! Salty Talks - Conversations on Sustainable Aquaculture in Maine. In discussion-style episodes, we speak with people across multiple disciplines to highlight some of the most exciting innovations happening in Maine aquaculture

Aquaculture Research Institute Newsletter, April 14, 2023

As the days grow longer and warmer weather approaches, spring has officially sprung in Maine. The sound of peepers heralds the changing season with their distinct croaks, while ctenophores comb through the waters of the Damariscotta. At the DMC, we’re eagerly anticipating a lively summer ahead! We’re thrilled to announce a few exciting opportunities for anyone interested in different aspects of aquaculture

Aquaculture Research Institute Newsletter, November 15, 2022

UMaine researchers to develop enhanced fishvaccines with nanocellulose. In an effort to support Maine and the nation’s growing finfish aquaculture industry, University of Maine scientists seek to develop more effective, safe, sustainable and affordable fish vaccines using nanocellulose produced from Maine’s renewable woodpulp industry

Aquaculture Research Institute Newsletter, January 19, 2024

2024 Women in Aquaculture Series. We\u27re eager to spotlight the 2024 Women\u27s Workshop Series for aquaculture, an opportunity brought to you by the Maine Aquaculture Hub in collaboration with Aquaculture in Shared Waters. Tailored for women and nonbinary aquaculturists, this series isn\u27t just a learning journey—it\u27s a chance to forge your path in Maine\u27s aquaculture scene. Dive into a curriculum brimming with expertise in seamanship, business acumen, and safety protocols. Beyond the skills, it\u27s a community waiting to unfold

Aquaculture Research Institute Newsletter, June 22, 2023

The Aquaculture Research Institute is buzzing with activity, as summer descends on the coast of Maine. From our undergraduate externs exploring the aquaculture workforce to our new fellows working to integrate Indigenous and Western Science through applied aquaculture research, the institute is a hub of education and discovery. We look forward to a busy and exciting summer at ARI with this group of passionate and curious students

Aquaculture Research Institute Newsletter, August 21, 2023

AquEOUS Fellowship. The inaugural summer of this new USDA fellowship program welcomed six undergraduate students to Orono from UMaine and four other U.S. colleges and universities. Over the course of 10 weeks, they approached aquaculture projects with two-eyed seeing, incorporating local indigenous perspectives. The program took them to some of Maine’s most beautiful field settings, including the Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, the Darling Marine Center, and the Hurricane Island Center for Science and planning the program for next summer’s larger cohort! Learn about two of our fellows’ experience