oceans

A United Nations treaty finalized over the weekend would designate 30% of the world's oceans as protected areas, and put more money into marine conservation. Advocates say it's breakthrough after more than a decade of talks.

Ocean experts from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences as well as journalist Colin Woodard for a…

A consortium of New England states, tribes, federal agencies and fisheries regulators today released a draft “Northeast Ocean Plan” that aims to give the…

AUGUSTA, Maine_ Just a few weeks before Portland's single-use packaging ordinance goes into effect, the state is considering its own crackdown on plastic…

Scientists and fisherman worry about changes in the chemistry of the ocean, and the impact on clams, lobsters, oysters, shrimp and sea urchins. The Maine…

Later this month a special commission will convene in Maine to study ocean acidification and look for ways to mitigate it. It was established by…

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences hosted an address at the Strand Theater. Graham Shimmield, executive director of Bigelow Laboratory, and Colin…

The latest science, the threats to our oceans, gulfs and bays, and what's being done to protect them was discussed.Host Irwin Gratz was joined by :Dr.…

Former Maine 1st District Congressman Tom Allen addresses the need for a national ocean policy in a talk recorded at Bates College in Lewiston. Allen is…