Herring Gut Coastal Science Center

Herring Gut is a unique coastal science center with educational programs tailored to reach a wide range of audiences. Our expanded programming satisfies the curiosity of Pre-K children all the way up through adults.

From Aquatots to Watershed Watchers, we’ve got you covered! Our marine and environmental science-based hands-on experiences will connect you to the coast, expand your knowledge of aquaponics, aquaculture, and the ocean, and leave you with a sense of wonder.

Year Founded
1999
Year Joined OBFS
2023
Size of Field Station (hectares)
1-100
FSML Web Address
https://www.herringgut.org/

Private nonprofit organization?
Yes
Universities affiliated / Parent Organization
No
Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
Other: state and local agencies in Maine
Member of the Virtual Field
Yes

Additional Information

Private nonprofit organization?
Names of Universities affilated
0
Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
Other
Name of partner
Tribal partners/users
No
MSI/HBCU users
No
Community College users
Yes
Member of the Virtual Field
Yes

Visiting a FS/ML

Open to the Public
Yes
Year round staff
3-5
Seasonal staff
3-5
Overnight housing facilities/# of beds
1-10
Distance to emergency services
21-40 minutes
Library
Yes
Hiking trails
No
Internship employment
Yes

Environmental Information

Biomes
Intertidal - salt marsh, pelagic, benthic, abyssal
Minimum Elevation
0-100 meters
Maximum Elevation
0-100 meters
Köppen climate classification
D (continental)
Freshwater habitats
Yes
Urban or rural
Agricultural fields
No

Research

REU host station
No
Dry lab space
Yes
Wet Lab space
Yes
Research vessels available
No
GIS capacity on site
No
Long term data sets
No
On site herbarium or voucher species
Formal Data Management Plan
No
Mesocosms, plots, stream diversions, or other sets ups for outdoor manipulative experiments
Yes
Date Joined OBFS
January 12, 2024

Events

Cabin Fever Series

Cabin Fever Series

Please join us for our Cabin Fever presentation on Monday, January 22 at 11am. We are thrilled to have Sam Chapman share his vast knowledge of alewives. Learn about their life cycle, migration, historical & cultural importance, current population data & connection to Maine’s economy. Our Cabin Fever Series is the perfect opportunity to socialize…
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News And Updates

OBFS Board Post

OBFS attendees for AIBS congressional Visit day in 2023. This is a great way to meet your congressional leaders

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Job Postings

Hiring Summer Interns at Herring Gut Coastal Science Center

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