At the Downeast Institute (DEI), research on marine invertebrates is enriched by direct access to cold and deep ocean water, unique oceanographic features and vast intertidal areas for field work. Our marine research hatchery staff specialize in creating and advancing production techniques to support field and laboratory research. Our facility is designed to offer flexible space for experimentation and includes flow-through seawater. DEI’s discoveries over the past 30 years have advanced shellfish hatchery technology, increased knowledge of the marine environment, and continue to provide credible scientific information to policymakers, harvesters, and communities.