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Local Scientists Attend National Ocean Sciences Meeting

Scientists from the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center traveled to Portland, OR, to present research findings at the annual Ocean Science Meeting (OSM). For Maura Niemisto, a graduate student in the University of Maine’s School of Marine Sciences  working with Dr. Rick Wahle at the DMC, “attending OSM was an incredible experience. The amount […]

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Riess Honored by Archaeological Society of America

Dr. Warren Riess has been awarded the J. Richard Steffy Lectureship by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA). Riess, a research associate professor, emeritus, in the University of Maine’s History Department, is based at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole. Broadly his research interests lie the fields of maritime history and nautical archaeology. Riess is […]

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Many thanks, Lili!

The University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center recognized Annelissa “Lili” Pugh for her commitment to marine science education as she leaves the position of DMC K-12 Education Coordinator in late November. “We are very grateful to Lili Pugh for her dedication and many contributions to the Center,” said Heather Leslie, Director of the DMC. Pugh has been the heart and soul of […]

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Authors of “Caught” to speak at the DMC

The University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center (DMC) will host a book signing and conversation by the authors of “Caught. Time. Place. Fish.” on Tuesday, November 14, at noon.A collaboration between fisherman Glen Libby and photographer Antonia Small, “Caught” is an account of the beauty, fragility and profound change that characterizes fishing, fishing families, and the communities who depend on them in the twenty-first century. Based […]

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DMC director Heather Leslie shares vision for UMaine’s marine lab

October 16, 2017 Editor’s note: Heather Leslie recently spoke with communications intern Aliya Uteuova about her first two years as director of the Darling Marine Center (DMC), the University of Maine marine laboratory in Walpole. Leslie talks about the DMC’s first-ever strategic plan; promising collaborations with industry and community groups; projects to benefit Mainers, businesses […]

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Leading conservation scientist to speak at DMC

On Tuesday, October 17 at 7 p.m., conservation scientist Dr. Phillip Levin will offer a public talk at the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center in Walpole. His talk is entitled “Integrating Diverse Perspectives to Create Conservation Solutions that Benefit Nature and People.” This special seminar is co-sponsored by the Darling Marine Center and The […]

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First-year students take the plunge at marine sciences boot camp

Boot Camp 2017 marked the fifth year of a popular three-day orientation program for first-year students in the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences. Thirty first-year marine science students spent time in, on and under the water with faculty and staff who will be their instructors at UMaine. Held the week before the beginning […]

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SEA Fellows share research about lobster shell strength, scallop farming

More than 70 students, researchers, fishermen, aquaculture entrepreneurs and other marine professionals recently gathered at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center for the 2nd annual SEA Fellows Summer Science Symposium. Undergraduate students from across Maine — including UMaine, the University of Maine at Machias and Colby College — shared their research on topics ranging […]

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DMC Honors Veteran Volunteer, Elsie Morse

Elsie Morse was honored recently with the dedication of a special teak bench at the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center. “Elsie has dedicated countless hours to the Darling Center, and we are tremendously grateful” noted DMC Director Dr. Heather Leslie. “Thanks to Elsie, we have a deeper appreciation and access to the natural history […]

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UMaine receives $1.5M award to advance Maine’s marine economy

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently announced a $1.5 million award to the University of Maine to support a major waterfront infrastructure investment at the Darling Marine Center (DMC), UMaine’s marine laboratory in Walpole, that will benefit marine industries statewide. Together with matching funds from UMaine and state marine bond funds, the EDA award […]

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