Casco Bay remains healthy overall, but the near-shore waters face a plethora of threats, especially stormwater pollution.
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Have you seen a blue crab in Maine? Researchers want to know where
As the ocean temperature warms, more blue crabs are moving into the Gulf of Maine, according to researchers collecting data about the species.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Photos sought for water district’s annual Sebago Lake Calendar
The Portland Water District is looking for photo submissions for its Images of Sebago Lake Calendar to be published in the fall. The photograph must be high resolution and include the Presumpscot River, a tributary of Sebago Lake or – new this year – Casco Bay. All photographers who submit entries will receive a complimentary […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
School in Yarmouth takes a shot at owning an island
The Whilde School has applied to the federal government to take over ownership of Little Mark Island off Harpswell to enhance its hands-on learning curriculum.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Advocates cheer new protection for once-filthy Presumpscot River
Gov. Janet Mills signed the law banning waste discharge licenses for the Lower Presumpscot, granting researchers and activists 4 years to form a long-term plan to preserve the river’s health.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland library director’s side gig is digs
Thomas Bennett is studying shell middens to highlight the impact of climate change on Casco Bay.
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Friends of Casco Bay to present report on waters at Brunswick Town Council meeting
There has been a lot of attention given to the fact that the waters of Casco Bay are warming more quickly than 99% of ocean waters. That’s certainly concerning given its impacts on the marine life that those waters support. But it’s also not the whole story. There is a lot of change happening in […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Casco Bay Archaeological Project presentation May 4
Prince Memorial Library will host a presentation on the Casco Bay Archaeological Project at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at West Cumberland Recreation Hall, 115 Blackstrap Road. Project director Thomas Bennett will discuss how shell middens can highlight effects of climate change and report on the project’s activities last year, including excavations at sites on […]
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Eelgrass meadows rapidly decline as Casco Bay waters warm
Climate change is blamed for contributing to a 54% reduction in Casco Bay’s eelgrass meadows from 2018 to 2022.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Seals that wandered into Cape Elizabeth are returned to ocean
Dexxy, found wandering town streets in January, and another seal were released at a beach in Phippsburg after weeks of rehabilitation.