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DEI scientists recently deployed studies across the Maine coast that will determine if the brushing method works to increase clam populations. This study marks the first time ever that this [...]

Maine magazine recently selected Dr. Brian Beal as one of the “50 Mainers Creating a Brighter Future”. Each year the magazine recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the [...]

By: Blair Best, Paul Koenig, and Emma Simard Maine Magazine Date: June 2019 Source: https://www.themainemag.com/features/50-mainers-2/ One of Maine’s greatest assets is its people—the [...]

The Downeast Institute is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Associate in Marine Carbonate Chemistry to work out of our facility in Beals for a 24-month period beginning in June 2019. The Downeast [...]

BEALS — Bangor Savings Bank recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Downeast Institute’s education program. The funding will support DEI’s educational iniatives such as Marine Science Days, which [...]

BEALS — Camden National Bank recently announced that they are donating $5,000 over the next two years to the Downeast Institute’s (DEI) Education Center. The Education Center is the home to DEI’s [...]

Beals, ME—The Maine Community Foundation recently named the Downeast Institute (DEI) the recipient of a $10,000 grant through its Downeast Innovation Fund. The award recognizes and supports DEI’s [...]

November 7, 2018 by Stephen Rappaport on News, Uncategorized, Waterfront  Source: https://www.mdislander.com/uncategorized/weather-not-overfishing-to-blame-for-clam-decline BEALS — For years, [...]

By Brianna Bires  | Posted: Sun 3:07 PM, Aug 12, 2018  |  Updated: Mon 12:02 AM, Aug 13, 2018 [...]

 The expansion of the hatchery facility nearly doubles the space available to produce clams, quahogs, oysters, lobsters, and mussels for fisheries enhancement, research, and development. Author: [...]