Apply Now: Inclusion in the Blue Economy

We're thrilled you're interested in applying for our Inclusion in the Blue Economy program. All you have to do is click the button above, do some light reading and writing and away we go. Looking forward to hearing from you.

World Oceans & Great Outdoors Month

The June installation of the Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy Series in collaboration with Maine Outdoor Brands features a fireside chat, Maine Outdoor Film Festival Screening, and a Rugged Seas gear giveaway. Register by clicking above

Earth Day Top 10 List

Here is our list of simple Earth Day inspired behaviors we can all implement around the house.

MNAI Convenes: Northern Imaginaries

JOIN US for two presentations that examine how the North—variously conceived as the Arctic, Canada, and even upstate New York and northern New England—was a “topography of the imagination”: visually stunning and emotionally powerful but also marked with personal and cultural values.

Spring Seaweed Harvest #sendkelpchallenge

The April installation of the Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy launches an exciting initiative with Atlantic Sea Farms, culminating in a virtual event, a little prize, and some very special guests. 

Rise of the Maine Oyster 2.0: Virtual Edition

Our March installation of the Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy series featuring original content with farmers and industry collaborators/supporters.

The Art and Science of Innovation 

Everyone has had to change how they conduct their work in recent months, and it appears that more changes will be required as we adapt to the “new normal.” This interactive virtual workshop will cover how to systematize your operations to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of your business. During this interactive virtual workshop we will teach you how to define, map, and measure the performance of your systems to achieve the best results for your business.

Oyster Share Collaboration Goes Live

The collaborative Maine Oyster Company's "Oyster Share" program is now live! Get all the details here!

Visualizing Maine and the North Atlantic

An engaging virtual meeting designed to explore the intersection of art and science. Contributors include faculty from the University of Southern Maine, University of Maine, and their Icelandic artist-in-residence, Ólöf Nordal.