University of Maine scientists have deployed an ocean-observing buoy at the mouth of the Damariscotta River to help scientists understand how different types and scales of aquaculture can fit into Maine’s multi-use working waterfront. Professor Neal Pettigrew’s Physical Oceanography Group in the School of Marine Sciences will use data gathered by Mooring E0501 to map […]
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DMC director Heather Leslie will present a seminar titled “Got fish? Reflections on scientists’ roles in sustaining small-scale marine fisheries” on Monday, September 21. The talk is part of the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions seminar series. It will be held at 3 p.m. in 107 Norman Smith Hall at the University […]
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The most recent issue of Oceanography, the journal of The Oceanography Society, is devoted to ocean acidification. Dr. Rick Wahle, graduate student Jes Waller and colleagues have been researching the drivers, changes and ramifications of ocean acidifiaction in the coastal waters of New England and the Canadian Maritimes. There work can be found in the […]
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Dr. Heather Leslie took the helm as Director of the Darling Marine Center in August. UMaine News highlights her arrival and vision for the Center in these two articles: New director named for the Darling Marine Center A conversation with Heather Leslie
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Dr. Damian Brady and colleagues have been awarded $266,309 from the National Science Foundation to advance UMaine’s high-performance computer modeling capabilities. The improvements will help scientists study the impact of climate change on Maine’s coastal economy and infrastructure. Read more: https://umaine.edu/…/high-performance-computer-modeling-to…/
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Join us Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for a walking tour of the DMC’s waterfront laboratories. Learn a little about our history and a lot about the marine research conducted by UMaine faculty and students in, on, and under the waters of the Damariscotta River Estuary, the Gulf of Maine, and beyond. Current research project […]
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On Saturday, August 8, the DMC will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an open house from 10am-2pm. Come explore the diverse world of marine science. Our research laboratories will be open, oceanographic equipment and scuba gear will be on exhibit, and scientists will be on hand to answer your questions. There will also be a […]
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On Thursday, August 6, at 12noon, Heather Leslie, Larry Mayer, Bob Steneck and Chris Davis will be will be a guests on MPBN’s Maine Calling. This episode of Maine Calling celebrates the DMC’s 50th anniversary and recognizes the research, teaching and service provided by the DMC for the people of Maine over the last half […]
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Time is running out to register for the upcoming 50th anniversary events! If you’re a member of the DMC’s extended family–and we use that term broadly–please join us for Alumni Day on Thursday, August 6 and Celebration Day on Friday, August 7. Faculty, staff and students–past and present–as well as our Orono-based colleagues and visiting […]
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Join us for a Science on Tap Seminar at the Newcastle Publick House on Wednesday evening, from 6-7 p.m. Polychaete worms are an integral part of the marine food web and have been the focus of scientific studies at the DMC for 50 years. On July 29th, Dr. Pete Jumars offers a retrospective look at […]
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