Herring Gut teaches kids and adults about the many possibilities in the blue economy for coastal Mainers. In conjunction with the town of St George, St. George School Makerspace, local fishermen and aquaculturists we help sponsor workshops with area experts on the themes of sustainability for fishing and aquaculture endeavors. 

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  • Ocean Science with Dr. Deborah Bronk of Bigelow Laboratory

    Ocean Science with Dr. Deborah Bronk of Bigelow Laboratory

    Herring Gut Coastal Science Center presents a Cabin Fever Series lecture with Dr. Deborah Bronk of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Dr. Bronk is the President and CEO as well as a senior researcher at Bigelow. She shares the exciting work that goes on at Bigelow Labs and beyond!

  • Cabin Fever presents Seascale

    Cabin Fever presents Seascale

    The Atlantic sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) is commercially fished and farmed in the state of Maine. The fishery was valued at over $8.7 million in 2022, with projected room for growth. Seascale Maine has developed an innovative scallop pot that uses existing lobster gear tech to optimize scallop production. Learn about their unique invention and the scallop industry.

  • Turning Catch Into Commerce

    Turning Catch Into Commerce

    Presented by the Town of St. George. A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to start and run a seafood business. The good, the bad, and the nitty-gritty.