Sea birds like long-tailed ducks can be seen on Minnesota's northern waters like Lake Superior in winter. Listen for their distinctive calls, which some describe as a yodel.

Today, this sea within a sea is warming faster than 97% of the global ocean. So, what happens here in the Gulf of Maine could happen everywhere, for jobs, for culture, for every living thing.

Birding: Cha-ching! The Steller’s sea eagle made a tangible economic impact on Maine Researchers estimate the economic impact of birders who traveled to the Georgetown/Boothbay region in the ...

The Portland Sea Dogs will once again rebrand to the Maine Whoopie Pies for one game this season, on June 9.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Maine — In a span of fewer than six months, Mainers have seen two birds from far away make rare visits to the state's coast. The most recent? A tufted puffin.

First, finding them: habitat is key. Snowy Owls tend to favor flat open areas with lots of food around, so in Maine that tends to be along the coast where they catch lots of sea ducks.

I’ve hunted sea ducks in Maine, and so I thought I might have at least some idea of what to expect out here. I was wrong. Maine is a puddle-duck hunt compared to this place.

There is no indication that any of the other 33 Sea Grant programs around the country are facing funding cuts — at least for now — similar to Maine's.

The Steller's sea eagle is spotted eating a duck in Boothbay, Maine in January 2022. Credit: Courtesy of Steven Ditzler The BDN Editorial Board operates independently from the newsroom, and does ...

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Maine — In a span of fewer than six months, Mainers have seen two birds from far away make rare visits to the state's coast. The most recent? A tufted puffin.