School of Biology and Ecology

New UMaine study pinpoints annual migration of red-throated loons in the eastern U.S.

UMaine testing natural control for berry-eating pest

Hunter Praul: Tracking turtles 

University of Maine’s assistant professor of agricultural entomology Philip Fanning and his group have been in the labs of Deering Hall testing how to combat the problem of spotted wing drosophila on the loss of wild blueberry crops. Rather than looking to science, Fanning said they looked to nature. Learn more at https://www.foxbangor.com/news/item/umaine-researchers-testing-wasps-save-maine-blueberries/?fbclid=IwAR0Zx9b8xa5HChCEhXFN170XaHdy5M6n_pdbNUgTLjCSKSHspxmjMizOz70  

Luke Goldman: Using eDNA to save the Atlantic cod

All seminars will be in person in the Mitchell Center from 3-4 pm unless otherwise indicated on our seminar page. Please join us Friday, September 2, for  Dr. Andrew Lover, University of Massachusetts-Amherst: Targeting highest-risk populations for sustainable public health entomology: studies from Vietnam and Western Massachusetts

Listen to the podcast: https://maine-science-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/han-tan-plant-genetics    

Rafa Tasnim: Safeguarding Maine wild blueberries from climate change 

A fungus in Maine turns flies into zombies to kill necrophiliac mates The story is also featured on UMaine News: https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2022/08/25/annis-interviewed-by-bdn-for-article-about-zombie-fly-fungus/  

UMaine, UNH researchers to study how foraging adaptations affect Arctic charr resilience or vulnerability to climate change

The Congressional Award is Congress’ only charity. Established into law in 1979, the Congressional Award was created to honor, encourage, and inspire America’s youth.  In the ensuing years, Congress has recognized thousands of outstanding young Americans who have earned and deserve our admiration and recognition. Through the Congressional Award, Congress urges young people to challenge […]

Rafa Tasnim: Safeguarding Maine wild blueberries from climate change

UMaine, UNH researchers to study how foraging adaptations affect Arctic charr resilience or vulnerability to climate change

Maine Environmental DNA initiative advances coastal ecosystem sustainability

Nanocellulose may help wild blueberry yield when applied with fertilizer, UMaine study finds

DISTINGUISHED MYCOLOGIST AWARD: JOYCE E. LONGCORE The Distinguished Mycologist Award is one of the highest awards bestowed by the MSA, and it is designed to recognize individuals that have a truly distinguished career in the field of mycology in terms of either research or service. Joyce E. Longcore graduated with a B.S. in biology from […]

Wyman’s gift to establish first-of-its-kind wild blueberry research field at UMaine

Maine wild blueberry fields experience warming differently depending on location, season, time, UMaine study finds 

UMaine researchers: with right conditions, ticks can survive cold temps   Read the full WABI article.      

Browntail moth caterpillars can feed on conifers during outbreaks, UMaine researchers discover