In 2012, DEI began to develop economical hatchery methods and technology to rear commercial numbers of mussel larvae and juveniles. Working with Evan and his crew, ideas were tested and refined, [...]
During 2020, DEI conducted a pilot study to determine whether it is possible to grow oysters and other shellfish in the Downeast region’s unused lobster pounds. Cold water temperatures in [...]
Beals —The Downeast Institute (DEI) has received a $5,000 grant from the Belvedere Natural Resource Preservation Fund (Downeast) of the Maine Community Foundation to support the incubation of a [...]