• November 29, 2017

    Island Institute Holds Forum On Protecting Maine Coast From Effects Of Climate Change

    By Fred Bever / Maine Public

    Scientists, municipal and state officials, consultants and concerned citizens gathered in Portland Tuesday to consider ways to protect against rising sea-levels and intense storms.

    Community Engagement, Aquaculture & Marine

  • Chef and author Barton Seaver
    November 22, 2017

    Island Institute to host seafood chef, author Barton Seaver

    By Staff / PenBay Pilot

    The Island Institute will host a special evening conversation on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 5:30-7 p.m., with chef and author Barton Seaver, and Rob Snyder, Ph.D, president of the Island Institute, discussing Barton's new book, American Seafood.

    Archipelago Store & Gallery, Media, Aquaculture & Marine

  • November 19, 2017

    State largely ignores role as seas grow more acidic

    Colin Woodard / Portland Press Herald

    At last week’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Germany, an issue of vital importance to Maine fishermen and shellfish growers took the international spotlight.

    Aquaculture & Marine

  • November 3, 2017

    Maine Congresswoman pitches grant program for working waterfronts

    By Steve Bittenbender / Seafood Source

    A Maine congresswoman is calling on the federal government to establish a grant program to preserve waterfront access for those who make a living on it.

    Community Engagement, Economic Development, Aquaculture & Marine

  • November 3, 2017

    LePage Says Pingree’s Working Waterfront Bill Gets Feds Too Involved

    By Jennifer Mitchell / Maine Public

    Gov. Paul LePage was on Capitol Hill on Thursday to testify against a House bill designed to support working waterfronts.

    Community Engagement, Economic Development, Aquaculture & Marine

  • October 28, 2017

    Art Walk opening at Archipelago

    By Dagney C. Ernest / Village Soup

    The changing seasons bring new artists and a new selection of paintings and local works of art to Archipelago. The Island Institute’s store and gallery will host an opening reception for its fall gallery show Friday, Nov. 3, from 5-8 p.m.

    Archipelago Store & Gallery

  • October 24, 2017

    Peaks Island students are 'kelping' the environment

    By Kate Irish Collins / The Forecaster

    Contemplating a future as a marine scientist working in the Gulf of Maine, Emma Christman is spending her senior year of high school helping kids at Peaks Island Elementary School grow kelp.

    Education & Leadership, Aquaculture & Marine

  • October 20, 2017

    Island School Students Learn Ocean Science by Growing Kelp

    By Associated Press

    Students in Maine who have been learning about marine science will conclude their project by dropping kelp-growing lines in the water at the start of the winter growing season.

    Education & Leadership, Aquaculture & Marine

  • October 15, 2017

    Briana Warner wants you to eat your (sea) vegetables

    Mary Pols / Portland Press Herald

    Briana Warner is the economic development director at the Island Institute. The nonprofit, which has a mission of sustaining Maine’s island and coastal communities, recently released a report on consumer preferences for edible seaweeds.

    Economic Development, Aquaculture & Marine