On a hot morning in late June, the western shore of Jordan River in Hancock County teemed with wildlife. Osprey … More
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Restoring salmon (and more) in the Skutik River
Ten years ago, the run of alewives in the Skutik (St. Croix) River hovered around 16,000. Though that’s more than … More
The marshes are rising
Salt marshes exist in a narrow plane between low and high tides. For decades, coastal ecologists have worried that marshes … More
The changing climate of Atlantic salmon
by Catherine Schmitt Fisheries scientists and managers convened virtually in January to learn about the latest research on salmon and … More
American eels on the move in autumn
Fall’s cooling temperatures signal many changes. Among the least visible, but most incredible, is the migration of the American eel. … More
Mimic nature, expect more salmon
In Maine rivers from the Androscoggin to the Dennys, Salmo salar has been on the Endangered Species List since 2000. … More
Maine climate assessment provides dire numbers
Consider this a “book review” of the 370-page assessment from the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the Maine Climate Council, … More
Salmon were listed as endangered. Did the sky fall as predicted?
Twenty years have passed since Atlantic salmon became certified as an endangered species, according to federal law. Ed Baum was … More
The Gulf of Maine in 2050
A report on the Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium, hosted by the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine … More
Climate Change Refugia
The climate is changing, but not everywhere the same. There are some locations, because of their topography or geography or … More
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