Art can communicate big ideas while transcending language, culture, and other barriers. Some educators use it to help teach science in and out of the classroom. Watch to learn how artists, educators, and museum professionals use art as a vehicle for effective science communication!

Panelists: Nancy Lowe, Artist, Art + Science In the Field: asIF Studio; Alexis Saba, PhD, Senior Manager of Academic Programs, Farnsworth Art Museum; Julie Crane, Multimedia Artist; Alaina Zyhowski, Senior Science Educator, Herring Gut Coastal Science Center

The ocean is the final frontier--and scientists discover new creatures and phenomena every year. Learn about incredible deep sea discoveries and research from postdoctoral researcher Dr. Lauren Rice, Florida State University.

Microplastics are plastics less than 5mm in size (just under 3/16"). They are found globally: in oceans and rivers, in the soil, in the food we eat, and in the air we breathe. Join us at Herring Gut to hear about microplastic research happening right here in Maine at The Shaw Institute!

The impact of green crabs in Maine encompasses economic losses in the shellfish industry, disruption of marine ecosystems, decline of cultural practices, and potential ecological changes. Managing and mitigating these impacts requires a combination of scientific research, monitoring, stakeholder collaboration, and adaptive management strategies.

Herring Gut Happenings - April 2024. Stay up-to-date on programs and events.

Dr. Sarah Oktay, Executive Director, shared stories about how scientists study the chemical nature of the ocean and how pollution travels around the planet.