Downeast Institute Staff
Meet our scientists, technicians, educators, and others who provide expertise and support for marine research, experiential education, and fishing community engagement.
Researchers
Our researchers are active in basic and applied research important to Maine fisheries and marine ecology.
Dr. Brian Beal
Director of Research
Abby Tripler
Ocean Acidification Lab Manager
Dr. Phil Yund
Senior Scientist
Dr. Tim Bowden
Senior Scientist
Dr. Rob Holmberg
Research Scientist
Marine Research Hatchery
Our hatchery staff are experts in marine invertebrate husbandry and can produce species on a small or large scale.
Kyle Pepperman
Associate Director of Technology Transfer
Jeff Robinson
Facilities Manager
Bennett Ellis
Research Hatchery Assistant
Breanna Salter
Production & Research Hatchery Manager
Jeff Balicki
Facility Assistant
Madeline Williams
Aquaculture Production & Research Assistant
Keane Nunan
Research Hatchery Technician
Education
Our PreK-12 grade education program is led by career educators who developed our “Let’s Find Out” method of student research.
Administration and Support
Our professional staff ensure DEI has the capacity to continue our important work.
