The Darling Marine Center is the marine laboratory of the University of Maine and the site of world renowned marine research. It functions year round to support UMaine faculty and students, as well as visiting investigators from across the country and around the world. With easy access to diverse intertidal habitats and the Gulf of Maine, state-of-the-art educational, research and conference facilities, and competitive rates, it's no wonder that hundreds of students and scientists have come to the DMC in the last decade.
DMC faculty belong to the University of Maine's School of Marine Sciences where over 50 faculty represent the largest group of marine scientists in Maine. Current research directions at the DMC include
invertebrate biology and taxonomy • marine ecology • deep-sea biology
optical oceanography • remote sensing • phytoplankton physiology
biogeochemistry • marine archaeology • shellfish aquaculture
The DMC offers a host of specially designed programs for visitors at all stages of their scientific career, from undergraduate to senior faculty. Whether your looking for a field station for summer or year round research, a sabbatical retreat or a conference/workshop venue, we have the right mix of facilities, personnel and marine habitats to serve your needs. We invite you to peruse our website for more information and contact us with any questions or comments.
Waterfront photo courtesy of the UMaine Marketing Department
