Climate Change in the Gulf of Maine
The disruption of climate change in Maine is already evident, affecting fisheries, agriculture, waterfront development, and both winter and summer tourism. This is due in part to the fact that the Gulf of Maine, the 36,000 square miles of relatively enclosed ocean stretching from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia, is warming faster than 99% of the world’s oceans.
Oceans and Ocean Acidification
While ocean acidification and climate change share a common cause - increases in CO2 in the atmosphere - ocean acidification specifically refers to the lowering of ocean pH resulting from its absorption of the human and natural releases of CO2 out of the atmosphere.
Citizen Science in Maine
Volunteers provide invaluable service by collecting observations and data, and participating in monitoring projects such as bird species counts and managing invasive plant species.
Geology of Maine
Publications by Maine Geological Survey on the history of sea level changes along Maine's coastline, and virtual tours of Maine's coastal and bedrock geology.
Native Trees, Primordial Forests and ReGrowing Our Connection to The Woods
Links to articles and resources on evolving tree science, the importance of native tree species, and the forests of the State of Maine.
Oceanside Conservation Trust Properties Info & Science
A compilation of natural resource and historical data for Casco Bay islands with Oceanside Conservation Trust lands.