Editor's Notes
Enjoying the spring melt

Growing seaweed sustainably
The Gulf of Maine is one of the best spots in the world to grow seaweed

Herring: A small fish that is a big deal
Balancing management regulations with the needs of the fishing industry.

Gulf Voices
A marsh in winter looks deceptively barren, but a host of plants and creatures lie in wait for spring’s light and warmth

Science Insights
Septic systems are gaining respect with new technology to boost performance

Q&A: Cameron Wake
Watching the changes in New England’s climate

Where eagles fly
Monitoring tagged eagles could reveal why river habitat is important

Travelogue
A visitor to the Bay of Fundy yearns to meet whales on their own terms

Profile
Marnie Reed Crowell waxes poetic on the spring melt, lichens and nature

Book Review
Atlantic Coast Beaches
explains the tides, creatures and storms that shape and change our beaches

Research Update:
Undersea vehicles use the latest technology to monitor offshore aquaculture pens

In the News
- Scientists are using genetics to identify foreign seaweed in New England waters
- Maine’s Kathleen Leyden wins an award for helping maintain coastal and ocean resources
- The Presumpscot River in Maine is recovering after decades of neglect
- Outside the Gulf
- Scientific Literature