"The new paper asserts that the previous 2023 study was critically flawed, that the data in the study do not show that rockweed recovers within one year's time, and that the previous paper should not be used to determine Maine's marine ... Read More
Scientific
The Working Waterfront, “Rockweed study not accurately explained” (2/1/24)
This Op-Ed by David Porter provides more context for the University of Maine study and the university's press release: Rockweed is a slow-growing, wild seaweed on the rocky coast of Maine. It is highly valued as a commercial fertilizer and debates ... Read More
Letter in the Ellsworth American, “The Truth About Rockweed” (12/14/23)
David Porter, of Brooklin, describes misleading publicity about a recent scientific paper published by researchers at the University of Maine and the Maine Maritime ... Read More