Science
Tidal Power Returns to Maine Waters
Tidal turbines downeast have put Maine at the forefront of efforts to harness the power of ocean currents.
Wind and Waves Explained
A captain explains the science behind the force of wind and waves.
Beaver Magic
No longer viewed as pests, beavers have earned a reputation as Mother Nature’s wetland engineers.
Solving the Puzzle of Maine’s Moving Coastline
Solving the puzzle of Maine’s moving coastline and climate change is complicated
Three Futures for the Gulf of Maine
An ocean scientist considers the future.
Raging moose, angry bears, and other wild animal encounters
Encounters with animals in the wild can be exciting, and also scary
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.
