marine life
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PublishedNovember 21, 2024
A dive to declutter Boothbay Harbor
OceansWide, a group dedicated to removing marine litter, invited The Times Record on one of its last dives of the season. What surfaced? Critters, sea squirts and a lone golf ball — plus a spark of inspiration for the Gulf of Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2024
Maine lab explores whether stressed-out algae could help replace plastics
Algae appear to communicate when “stressed.” What are they saying?
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PublishedAugust 27, 2024
Environmental group recruits Brunswick residents in fight to protect bay
In the aftermath of a chemical spill, Friends of Casco Bay visited Brunswick to discuss stormwater pollution, the spread of PFAS and to introduce a new app for locals to "stay informed and get involved."
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PublishedAugust 21, 2024
Bigelow lab receives $7 million for algae research, business development
The Boothbay lab will use the National Science Foundation grant to build the Maine Algal Research Infrastructure and Accelerator in a bid to unlock more ways macroalgae and its microscopic counterpart can be used and ultimately marketed.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2024
#LoveMaineWaters: Coalition urges boaters to prevent marine debris
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PublishedJune 1, 2024
Animal control in Portland is a one-woman show
Ruthann Weist single-handedly runs the division within the Portland Police Department. She sees everything from unleashed dogs to squirrels stuck in chimneys to, occasionally, dolphin recoveries.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
Intertidal: A look at bioluminescence in marine life
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Intertidal: Trees play an important role in the marine food chain
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Intertidal: Eelgrass die-off an example of interdependence in nature
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Intertidal: Redfish an abundant, sustainable and versatile seafood option
