Celebrating One Year of Discovery: The Touch Tank That’s Bringing the Gulf of Maine to Life
One year ago, we introduced something special to our community … a hands-on experience designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and connect people directly with the incredible marine life of […]
Learning by Doing: George Stevens Academy Students Bring Fresh Energy to Shaw Institute Research
For the third consecutive year, the Shaw Institute partnered with George Stevens Academy’s Independent Study and Internship Program (ISIP) — and this year’s cohort raised the bar. The ISIP program […]
Love Beneath the Waves: Meet Maine’s Valentine Fish, the North Atlantic Wolffish
With Valentine’s Day in the air, it feels like the perfect moment to highlight one of the ocean’s most unexpected romantics—the North Atlantic wolffish, a striking marine species found right […]
Clearview Energy Supports Shaw Institute Environmental Education Center With $15,000 Gift
January 20, 2026 – Blue Hill, Maine – Clearview Energy, a Dallas-based energy company serving residential and commercial customers across the United States, has made a $15,000 donation in support […]
DRIPBL® and Shaw Institute Partner to Cultivate the Next Generation of STEM Innovators
November 16, 2025 – Blue Hill, ME – DRIPBL® (Dream, Research, Innovate, Problem/Project-Based Learning) and the Shaw Institute have entered a new strategic partnership designed to bridge the gap between […]
Seals of Maine: Meet the Marine Mammals Along the Coast
The rugged, rocky coastlines and chilly waters of Maine are home to some of the most charismatic marine mammals found in North America: seals. These sleek, curious creatures are a […]
Shaw Institute Partners with World Ocean Observatory to Offer Students A Virtual Sea Exploration Experience
August 5, 2025 – Blue Hill, ME – The Shaw Institute and World Ocean Observatory (W2O) are collaborating on an in-person display of W2O’s award-winning web-based educational program, World Ocean […]
Shaw Institute to Debut Educational Touch Tank On April 16
200-Gallon Aquarium to House A Variety of Maine Sea Life at Environmental Education Center in Downtown Blue Hill March 21, 2025 – Blue Hill, Maine – The Shaw Institute, a […]
Girl Scouts of Maine Troop Dives Into Environmental Science
Shaw Institute Guides Troop 823 Through Research and Analysis of Plastic Pollution and Coastal Bacteria As part of an ongoing effort to expand our community outreach, we recently hosted a […]