Island Institute co-planned and facilitated two sessions at this year’s Fishermen’s Forum. We asked our programs staff to reflect on the conversations, lectures, and lessons of this year’s Forum. Here’s what they had to say.
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Trashion Tuesdays
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Island Institute Fellow Elizabeth Dyer has been busy teaching area children fun lessons in sustainability since she began her position in the summer of 2025. Dyer has worked on a variety of energy-related projects with several organizations during her fellowship.
Congressional investment in science essential to protect our ocean
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Over the past year, Maine Ocean Voices Engage (MOVE), a coalition of ocean-focused organizations — research institutions, science centers, fishing and aquaculture associations, universities, and community groups — collaborated to help policymakers understand what this funding supports in practice.
Thousands gather for 51st annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport
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The annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum—which has welcomed fishermen, researchers, scientists, and more for over 50 years—showcases solutions for sustaining fishing livelihoods in a changing Gulf of Maine.
Micro grants ease the move to solar for oyster farms across Penobscot Bay
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Coastal Maine businesses are using Community Impact Grants from Island Institute to lower costs and carbon emissions.
First Public Electric Boat Charger Installed in Portland
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Portland’s first public, fast-charging electric boat charger has been installed. This infrastructure will make it easier for Mainers to invest in electric boats, which will in turn contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable Maine coast.
Leading Women: Rising local leaders, in their own words.
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Emily Lane, former Island Institute board chairwoman and tireless champion for Maine seafood, was named one of Midcoast Villager’s “Leading Women!”
How a Warming Gulf Could Save Maine’s Fishing Future
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This op-ed by Chris Payne breaks down how we can support Maine’s fishing families as our waters change.
Aquaculture for People and Planet, screened at Opera House
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Penobscot Bay Press reports 150 people gathered at the Stonington Opera House on August 27 for a screening of the Island Institute’s latest film: Aquaculture for People and Planet––the seventh in a series examining the impact of climate change on the coast of Maine and its blue economy.
New Program Aims to Help Lobstermen Adapt to Industry Changes
Posted by Laura England & filed under In the news.
The nonprofit Island Institute is teaming up with the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs to launch the “Fishing Plus Accelerator.”
“The Fishing Plus program is really about helping fishing families explore new business opportunities to diversify their income,” Jeff Frank, a senior community development officer with the Island Institute, said.
