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• Maine has nation’s only Shellfish & Seaweed Aquaculture Apprenticeship programs

  Over a span of one year, apprentices gain industry-specific skills through a combination of on-the-job learning and mentorship, and 144 hours of classroom education at …

  Press Clips | WABI5

• New aquaculture apprenticeship programs create pathways into industry in Maine

  "I've done pretty much every job you can do on the farm, so it's nice to see the full gamut of options," a Mere Point …

  Press Clips | NEWS CENTER Maine

• Report shows rapid warming continues in the Gulf of Maine

  As human-caused climate change causes ocean waters worldwide to warm, a recent report shows dramatic warming in the Gulf of Maine continuing.

  Press Clips | Maine Public

• Aquaculture trainees learn the ropes in summer programs

  “It’s exciting to see all of the ventures popping up within my home state, which makes me feel like I don’t have to travel far …

  Press Clips | Mainebiz

• Commentary: Climate change presents threats, opportunities for Maine’s small-business community

  The business world is good at assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The path to climate resilience shouldn’t be any different.

  Press Clips | Press Herald

• Commentary: Climate change presents threats, opportunities for Maine’s small-business community

  The business world is good at assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The path to climate resilience shouldn’t be any different.

  Press Clips | The Portland Press Herald

• Gulf of Maine Research Institute names new president and CEO, Glenn Prickett

  NEW HIRES Glenn Prickett was named president and CEO of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland. Prickett brings to his new role over …

  Press Clips | The Portland Press Herald

• Incoming head of Gulf of Maine Research Institute brings international expertise

  Glenn Prickett will assume the role of CEO on Sept. 1, replacing former CEO Don Perkins, who announced the search for his successor along with …

  Press Clips | Mainebiz

• Running with the alewives of the Presumpscot River

  Federal fishery managers rated alewives at low risk of extinction in a 2019 study. But the recovery has a long way to go.

  Press Clips | The Maine Monitor

• Proposal would provide $4 million in state aid to owner of Union Wharf

  The money would offset the value lost when the owner, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, adopts an easement to restrict future development.

  Press Clips | Press Herald