Downeast View Points Claire Deal

University of Maine at Machias Marine Biology students Hannah Martel and Molly Stewart talk about their fascination with the natural world, marine mammal research, and hope for the earth!

Dr. Gayle Kraus, professor at the University of Maine at Machias, shares remarkable moments from 40 years of teaching and research, her delight of the wonders of the natural world, and glimmers of hope for the future.

Today we welcome Christina Hassett, outdoor adventurer, boat captain, ecologist, island lover, and fierce protector of the natural world. In addition to learning about the Maine Island Trail Association, you'll get the inside scoop on Christina's work with MITA, first as the caretaker for Little Chebeague Island and currently as the Regional Stewardship Manager for the Downeast section of Maine's wild and watery island trail.

Dr. Brian Beal, a 7th generation Jonesport-Beals Islander, UMM professor, and Director of Research at the Downeast Institute is my guest today. In addition to learning about Dr. Beal's connection to place and his journey from UMM student to UMM college professor, you'll get the inside scoop on the great work that DEI is doing to preserve Maine's fisheries and the Downeast way of life for generations to come.

From Downeast Maine, the northern and easternmost coast in the US, this is Downeast View Points: A Sense of Place, A Sense of Self. Thanks for joining me, Claire Deal, a college professor and longtime Downeast summer resident, as I interview Downeasters who are passionate about preserving and protecting the Gulf of Maine’s bays, estuaries, islands, and marine life. My guests share insights about their work, their connection to this spectacular place, and how that connection, in turn, influences their sense of self.