It’s completely normal for fish to contain small parasitic worms, and they’re not harmful to humans after the seafood has been cooked or frozen.
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This saltwater worm is an important part of intertidal ecology
One of my favorite things is being asked by a kid to help identify a strange sea creature. In the midst of getting dinner ready for my family, I noticed a video call coming in from a good friend. I happen to know that this friend has curious kids — and to remember that they’ve […]
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Maine honors fishermen who died at sea. But 2 are excluded from a beloved town memorial.
Four names were added to the Lost Fishermen’s Memorial in Lubec, but the community is in upheaval over a decision not to include Chester and Aaron Barrett because of what some consider an arbitrary and unfair policy.
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Maine’s marine connections to Iceland range from cargo ships to puffins
I’m reading a memoir of a woman who ended up moving to Iceland after filming a documentary there in which she describes the arrival of her long-awaited things arriving in Eimskip shipping containers. There is much more to say about the book, “Raven’s Nest” by Sarah Thomas, but what struck me was the connection between […]
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What ocean critters can teach us about beating the heat
Not too long ago, I got a good lesson in hydration and the impacts of high temperatures in a somewhat embarrassing, but educational way. This week’s heat wave reminded me of how easy it is to lose sight of how ill-equipped we humans can be to deal with the heat — particularly when we aren’t […]
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Acadian tradition inspires Maine seafood dish
Acadia doesn’t just refer to the famous national park that draws many tourists to Maine each summer. It also describes a culture that is specific to the “Acadian” region of Maine — a region that is not near Acadia National Park and not on the coast, but rather inland along the Upper Valley of the […]
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Worker safety program for Maine’s heritage industries gets funding restored
Maine AgrAbility, part of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has regained access to nearly $200,000 in federal funding that was abruptly frozen last month.
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Maine’s sand dollars and South Africa’s pansy shells are both treasures of the beach
There’s a reason for scientific names. But it’s also fun to learn the names of plants and animals specific to certain places. They often refer to local places, traditions or stories. Recently, a friend visited from South Africa and saw the Mother’s Day card that one of my daughters made for me that features a […]
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Expert chef cooks up fish lunch for Freeport students
Barton Seaver, an expert sustainable seafood chef and educator, volunteered his culinary expertise to cook a flounder-based dish for Morse Street School.
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10th annual Walk the Working Waterfront celebrates Portland’s coastal culture
Despite some rain, Saturday’s event gave participants a window into the wider world of modern commercial fishing and aquaculture.