Science
All the Things You Never Knew About Barnacles
Strong-shelled and firmly cemented in place, barnacles shrug off even the strongest waves at high tide. Sharp-edged and closely clustered, they are a reminder that the sea is rough and therefore tend to be avoided. Their ubiquity means they also tend to be ignored—except by naturalists.
I Can’t Believe What I Just Heard
In his years as a Maine wildlife biologist Ron Joseph has heard some wild tales.
Maine’s Lynx Project
Maine lynx: secretive, beautiful, and threatened.
Ocean Viruses Contain Keys to Life
The ocean is awash in viruses, many of which are essential to life as we know it.
Tide power remains a force in Maine
Tidal power's alternative energy technologies
Great White Sharks in Maine
Data shows great white sharks, once on the verge of disappearing, are making a comeback along the Maine coast.
Journey’s End for a Remarkable Wild Goose
The circle of life comes to an end for a remarkable wild goose.
The Secret Life of Periwinkles
Periwinkles are so common, it’s easy to dismiss them. But these little marine snails have an interesting story to tell.
Drama on Ice
Waterville’s wintering eagles, back from the brink of extinction, provide an exciting show for birders.
Tyranny of the Tides
A stranded fawn presents a rescue dilemma.
