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Category: education and research
Goals: An independent research facility studying diverse aspects of comparative marine molecular physiology and toxicology.
Current Programs:
Membrane toxicity studies that probe the impact of heavy metals on cell membrane and transport process; proposal submitted to sample fish populations and pollutant levels in fresh and marine waters of Mount Desert Island; establishing a Community Environmental Toxicology Center in 2001.
Resources: Printed materials describing the lab are available upon request. Tours of the facility can be arranged with ample advance notice. Administrative staff are available to address civic groups concerning the laboratory and its research.
County: Hancock
Region: Mt. Desert Island
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