Brian Beal, a professor of marine ecology at the University of Maine at Machias, was featured as one of 50 Mainers “creating a brighter future for the state” in Maine magazine’s annual round-up.  Beal, who also serves as director of research at the Downeast Institute, has “played a pivotal role in enhancing Maine’s marine economy read more Brian Beal named one of Maine magazine’s “50 Mainers”