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BRI highlighted in Mainebiz
BRI was recently highlighted in Mainebiz. The article discussed the current expansion of BRI, featuring the recent groundbreaking ceremony and growth of the collaborative research programs. “This groundbreaking ceremony is [...]
BRI Announces New Director of Science Operations and Other Scientific Staff Appointments
Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) announces the appointment of John Schmerfeld as the new director of science operations. In this position, he will be responsible for the development and oversight [...]
Vol 2. Issue 1. March 2024
Vol 2. Issue 1. March 2024 A Whale of an Idea: BRI Launches its Marine Mammal Program By Eleanor Eckel, MELP, Online Communications Manager; Science Policy Coordinator The ocean covers [...]
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BRI in the News
BRI news stories have appeared in numerous regional, national, and international news outlets. These stories help promote awareness of our work, but they also promote the broader issues of conservation biology and the need to continue research in wildlife health and its implications to human health.
BRI highlighted in Mainebiz
BRI was recently highlighted in Mainebiz. The article discussed the current expansion of BRI, featuring the recent groundbreaking ceremony and growth of the collaborative research programs. “This groundbreaking ceremony is [...]
ICMGP in the news
At the International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant 2024 (ICMGP 2024) in Cape Town, Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary of the Minamata Convention, underscored the importance of international [...]
BRI Research Projects Featured in 2021-2022 MDIFW Research and Management Report
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) recently released its 2021-2022 Research and Management Report, which highlights BRI collaborative research projects on Bald Eagles and Upland Sandpipers. MDIFW collaborates with [...]
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