The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences says it will break ground this fall on a 25,000-square-foot building to accommodate a growing staff and add new capabilities for teaching and research.
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Seaweed industry divided over concerns about pace of growth in Maine
Potential environmental and economic impacts form the basis of a debate over how best to regulate kelp farming.
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Posted inTimes Record
Extreme heat, heavy rain, lawn runoff blamed for Brunswick clam die-off
Four acres of Brunswick clams died across several bays this summer, likely due to high temperatures, low tides and an algae bloom.
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Seagrass stewards protect ocean superheroes
I love thinking of ocean creatures as superheroes — barnacles that have stronger natural cement than anything humans have created for the marine environment, seals that can hold their breath for 40 minutes and … eelgrass? While not exactly a creature, eelgrass definitely qualifies. A dedicated group of scientists, artists, philosophers and thought leaders are […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Pot business budding at former Gorham tool plant
Leaf Labs has received a license to operate a growing facility for adult-use marijuana at the old Black and Decker Plant in the Gorham Industrial Park.
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With other cargo ports in chaos, Portland’s is sailing toward a record-breaking year
The city’s International Marine Terminal is is busier than ever while other ports struggle to keep up during the pandemic.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
New blue economy program focuses on inclusivity
Bristol Seafoods has launched a mentoring program at the New England Ocean Cluster’s facility on Commercial Street for underrepresented populations in the seafood industry.
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Maine gets $2 million for marine economy plan
The federal grant will help develop a plan for growth and resiliency in the state’s marine economy.
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Court upholds national monument designation off New England coast
Fishing groups objected to the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument because it restricts where they can fish.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Proposed expansion of Yarmouth aquaculture lease on hold
Pushback from concerned residents is one reason the expansion is not moving forward.