Features

Lost World

An underwater mountain range provides a rare view into the past, when the Gulf of Maine was teeming with life. Its future is up in the air. 

By Susan Hand Shetterly

Photographed by Brian Skerry

Come Sail Away

Down East staff photographer Dave Waddell embarks on a six-day cruise to find out what life is like aboard one of Maine's historic schooners.

Out of the Blue

Jumping into the wild world of bluefin tuna, with the scientists who help sustain the fishery and the fishermen who help sustain the science.

By Charlie Pike

Photographed by Ryan David Brown

Where in Maine

Dooryard

North by East

Taking the Plunge

At an Edgecomb oyster farm, winter diving is worth the leap. 

Maine Moment

Net Benefit

A new cookbook takes a deep dive into sustainable seafood.

Splendor in the Grass

A salt marsh provides a painter with inspiration - and art supplies.

An Island Unto Himself

Alone, but not at sea, on an offshore compound.

Story Land

An exhibit sketches out the career of a beloved children's-book illustrator. 

Quite a Pickle

Adventurous eating at a spot named after a preserved seafood snack.

Maine Dispatches

Room With a View

At home in the space in between.

My Favorite Place

Bigelow Laboratory Ocean Sciences president Deborah Bronk, on the lab's dock.

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