Message from the Director
It is with great excitement that I reach out to you at a time when our Program has much to celebrate: new team members, new state and regional initiatives, and the many partnerships and projects that continue from Wells to Eastport. I am thrilled to introduce Hannah Robbins, our new communications manager and Justin Stevens, our newest extension team member focusing on sea-run fish and healthy coastal ecosystems. On another positive note, Congressional support for the Sea Grant Program is at an all-time high. The federal budget passed with increased funding for the program and the House passed a bill to reauthorize the program. We anticipate a productive spring as we dig into Aquaculture in Shared Waters, the State Climate Council, Regional American Lobster Initiative, and many other collaborations as we look forward to the return of the alewife in April!
General Updates
We’ve Moved! Maine Sea Grant offices are now in Libby Hall
We’re Growing! Maine Sea Grant is accepting applications for a new Marine Extension Associate position
Research
Maine Sea Grant opens Program Development proposal applications
National Sea Grant opens new round of funding for American Lobster research
Extension Professor co-authors Maine’s Climate Future 2020 Update
Extension Professor co-authors Maine Policy Review article
Scallop research continues
Extension and Community Engagement
Maine Sea Grant to attend Fishermen’s Forum
Living with the Rainforest: The Cultural Knowledge of Borneo’s Dayak People
Signs of the Seasons citizen science program gears up for spring trainings
Maine Ocean and Coastal Acidification Partnership announces new coordinator
Maine Sea Grant staff and partners strengthen their facilitation skills
Cost-saving Japanese scallop gear comes to Maine
Education and Workforce Development
Aquaculture in Shared Waters program welcomes a new class
Maine educators share aquaculture curriculum
Undergraduate scholarship opportunity opens next month
Collaborations
American Lobster Initiative research and extension teams meet
Alliance for Maine’s Marine Economy hosts Fall Forum
Alliance for Maine’s Marine Economy publishes 2019 Highlights report
Alliance for Maine’s Marine Economy welcomes its 2020 Steering Committee
Maine Aquaculture Hub launches new website
In the News
WERU program features the Alliance for Maine’s Marine Economy
Local newspaper features student work
March 5-7: Maine Fishermen’s Forum.
March 16: Signs of the Seasons Training. Maine Sea Grant and extension staff will be leading a training at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth.
March 19: Deadline for National Sea Grant American lobster research proposals.
March 24: Signs of the Seasons Training. Maine Sea Grant and extension staff will be leading a training Audubon Fields Pond Station in Holden.
April 1: Deadline for Program Development proposals.
April 8: Signs of the Seasons Training. Maine Sea Grant and Extension staff will be leading a training at UMaine Extension Piscataquis County Office in Dover-Foxcroft.
April 27: Signs of the Seasons Training. Maine Sea Grant and Extension staff will be leading a training at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve in Wells.
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It is with great excitement that I reach out to you at a time when our Program has much to celebrate: new team members, new state and regional initiatives, and the many partnerships and projects that continue from Wells to Eastport. I am thrilled to introduce Hannah Robbins, our new communications manager and Justin Stevens, our newest extension team member focusing on sea-run fish and healthy coastal ecosystems. On another positive note, Congressional support for the Sea Grant Program is at an all-time high. The federal budget passed with increased funding for the program and the House passed a bill to reauthorize the program. We anticipate a productive spring as we dig into Aquaculture in Shared Waters, the State Climate Council, Regional American Lobster Initiative, and many other collaborations as we look forward to the return of the alewife in April!
