The Observatory’s work falls into two main categories: data collection and data preservation. Whether it’s notes in a notebook or physical specimens, how data is stored and preserved requires careful planning so that the information will be accessible and usable…
Although numerous marine species depend on seaweeds for food and shelter, seaweeds in Maine are chronically understudied. Very little is known about which seaweed species are in Maine, if any of them are endangered, and the distribution of invasive species. …
The Observatory has worked on Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge (MCINWR) islands for a number of years detecting invasive plant species. Glen Mittelhauser sprays a 45% vinegar and citrus oil solution on invasive Wild Radish on Halifax Island. Although…
