Fall Marine Ecology Field Research Opportunity for High School Students

This fall high school students of all grades have an opportunity to learn about marine ecology while getting muddy in the Damariscotta River estuary. The Darling Marine Center based research team is inviting high school students to apply to participate in green crab surveys as part of an ongoing community science research program in the Damariscotta River estuary. 

The data that students collect will be used to help inform future management by the Damariscotta-Newcastle Shellfish Committee in coordination with the Maine Department of Marine Resources. The field work will take place at multiple monitoring sites along the river that were identified by shellfish harvesters through a participatory mapping study that Risley and others conducted with harvesters, shellfish farmers and other local experts in 2020.  

Students will have the opportunity to participate in field work on some or all of the following dates: October 1st, 15th, or 29th from 8-11:30 a.m. Students will meet at the Darling Marine Center and transportation will be provided to the field sites. 

Please fill out the form below if you would like to participate in fall field days! Please sign up at least 3 days prior to the days you would like to attend. 

Please contact Sarah Risley with any questions at sarah.risley1@maine.edu.

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