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Downeast Institute’s efforts to sustain mussel production in the face of increased seawater temperatures and associated higher levels of predation was featured in the August 19, 2023 Boston [...]

Raymond Czaja Jr., Robert Holmberg, Emmanuelle Pales Espinosa, Daniel Hennen, Robert Cerrato, Kamazima Lwiza, Jennifer O’Dwyer, Brian Beal, Kassandra Root, Hannah Zuklie, Bassem Allam. [...]

Come work at Downeast Institute! We have an opening for a Hatchery & Field Assistant. This position supports DEI’s strategic goals by ensuring successful shellfish hatchery, nursery and [...]

  Downeast Institute seeks an individual to help develop and implement an integrated program in shellfish genetics and breeding at DEI’s Center for Shellfish Production and Research using [...]

We can look at data from the Clam Recruitment Monitoring Network  to begin examining potential trends around green crab densities and size across the state of Maine. 2020 Intertidal Green Crab [...]

A pilot study was conducted in West Jonesport in 2022 to examine effects of: 1) tidal height; 2) stocking density; and, 3) predator exclusion using netting on the survival and growth of [...]

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On June 27, 28, and 29 join us for Downeast Institute’s Summer Link and Learn for educators. Link And Learn 2023: Maine’s Seafood Industries. Education. Opportunity. JUNE 27, 28 & 29, [...]

On Feb. 7, 2023 Undercurrent News featured a story on Downeast Institute’s collaboration with Bang’s Island Mussels to ensure a source of blue mussel seed for the future through [...]

Downeast Institute is hiring a Lab Manager for our Ocean Acidification (OA) Laboratory. The  OA Lab Manager to assist with lab and field research on the effects of ocean and coastal acidification [...]