Earthquake in Maine, NH: Will there be aftershocks? How rare was it? Experts explain
Experts from UNH explain how rare the 3.8 magnitude earthquake was and the likelihood of significant aftershocks.
Maine’s Billion-Dollar Lobster Economy Is in Trouble. Kelp Could Help.
As the gulf of Maine heats up, lobsters are migrating north. Seaweed could serve as a replacement crop. But does it actually taste good?
Another, weaker, earthquake shakes same area off coast of Maine
The 2.0 earthquake Wednesday morning was in the same region of Maine as the magnitude 3.8 earthquake on Monday.
More than 75 right whales spotted in southern Maine waters, officials say
The whales were seen “in all directions: at the surface, swimming, and diving,” said Kate Laemmle, associate research technician in the Anderson Cabot Center who was aboard the aerial survey flights.
Over 75 right whales – 20% of endangered population – spotted off Maine coast
Dozens of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales were spotted in the Gulf of Maine this week, researchers from the ...
US-Canada lobstermen discuss climate change, tariffs, industry future at annual conference
The annual conference is organized by the University of Maine’s Lobster Institute to create bilateral interaction and conversation about the lobster industry. Wednesday's discussions focused on the ...
Maine’s offshore wind ambitions: Big ideas tempered by setbacks and competition
Maine’s formal interest in developing ocean wind energy dates back to 2008, when former Gov. John Baldacci created an Ocean Energy Task Force to devise a strategy.