Darling Marine Center, University of Maine

Darling Marine Center, University of Maine

Physical Address: 193 Clarks Cove Rd
Walpole, Maine 04573

Profile

MISSION
As the University of Maine’s marine laboratory, our mission is to connect people to the ocean by generating and sharing knowledge of coastal and marine ecosystems and the human communities that are part of them.

RESEARCH
The Darling Marine Center provides facilities and access to coastal and ocean ecosystems to enable cutting-edge research by faculty and students from UMaine and beyond.

EDUCATION
The Darling Marine Center plays a leading role in training the next generation of marine researchers, industry professionals and decision makers, providing hands-on education in marine sciences for learners of all ages.

ENGAGEMENT
The Darling Marine Center collaborates with research, government and community partners to help sustain coastal communities and marine ecosystems in Maine and beyond.

Contact

(207) 563-8220
Contact Name: Matt Norwood
Email: matthew.norwood@maine.edu
Website
Physical Address: 193 Clarks Cove Rd
Walpole
Maine
04573
United States
Mailing Address: 193 Clarks Cove Rd Walpole, Maine 04573

Sector:
Residential Education Program, University or 4-H

Focus Area:
Climate Change or Energy, Community Science, Conservation, Environmental Civic Engagement, Environmental Science, Fisheries or Aquaculture, General Environmental Education, Geology, Marine Ecosystems, Nature Trail or Outdoor Classroom, Outdoor Learning, Place-Based Learning, Fresh Water and Watersheds

Ages Served:
All ages and Families, PreK-2nd grade, 3rd-6th grade, 7th-8th grade, High school, College-level, Adults

Service Area:
Maine, Out of State

Counties Served:
Lincoln, Penobscot

Services:
Field Trips, Guest Speakers, On-site educators, Outdoor space, Professional Learning

Professional Development:
Agricultural Education, Community Science, Environmental Science, Geology, GIS or Mapping, Marine Ecology, Careers in Natural Resources

Seasons:
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Program Fees:
Fee-for-service programming

Place Category: Organization