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Marine invasive species

A golden star tunicate colony covers most of the stainless-steel housing on a water level logger

We often hear about the damage caused by invasive insects and plants. Today we turn our attention to marine invasives. We’ll learn how citizen scientists of the Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative (MIMIC) are working with researchers from the Wells Reserve to track these species along Maine's coast.

Panelists:

Jeremy Miller, Research Associate, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

Dr. Curtis Bohlen, Director and Staff Scientist, Casco Bay Estuary Partnership

Carol Stiengart, Marine Invaders Monitoring and Information Collaborative (MIMIC) volunteer, resident of Wells Maine, volunteer and owner of Coast Encounters

VIP callers:

John Lortie, MIMIC volunteer, Certified Wildlife Biologist, and Long Island resident

Emily Zimmermann, a biologist with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Quality

Resources:

Marine invasives slide show from the Wells Reserve

Marine Invasive Species Identification Cards | Mass.gov

Gulf of Maine Council marine invasives report

Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative (MIMIC) | Mass.gov

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Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.