Herring Gut Coastal Science Center

Herring Gut is a unique coastal science center with educational programs tailored to reach a wide range of audiences. Our expanded programming satisfies the curiosity of Pre-K children all the way up through adults.

From Aquatots to Watershed Watchers, we’ve got you covered! Our marine and environmental science-based hands-on experiences will connect you to the coast, expand your knowledge of aquaponics, aquaculture, and the ocean, and leave you with a sense of wonder.

    Year Founded
    1999
    Year Joined OBFS
    2023
    Size of Field Station (hectares)
    1-100
    FSML Web Address
    https://www.herringgut.org/

    Private nonprofit organization?
    Yes
    Universities affiliated / Parent Organization
    No
    Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
    Other: state and local agencies in Maine
    Member of the Virtual Field
    Yes

    Additional Information

    Private nonprofit organization?
    Names of Universities affilated
    0
    Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
    Other
    Name of partner
    Tribal partners/users
    No
    MSI/HBCU users
    No
    Community College users
    Yes
    Member of the Virtual Field
    Yes

    Visiting a FS/ML

    Open to the Public
    Yes
    Year round staff
    3-5
    Seasonal staff
    3-5
    Overnight housing facilities/# of beds
    1-10
    Distance to emergency services
    21-40 minutes
    Library
    Yes
    Hiking trails
    No
    Internship employment
    Yes

    Environmental Information

    Biomes
    Intertidal - salt marsh, pelagic, benthic, abyssal
    Minimum Elevation
    0-100 meters
    Maximum Elevation
    0-100 meters
    Köppen climate classification
    D (continental)
    Freshwater habitats
    Yes
    Urban or rural
    Agricultural fields
    No

    Research

    REU host station
    No
    Dry lab space
    Yes
    Wet Lab space
    Yes
    Research vessels available
    No
    GIS capacity on site
    No
    Long term data sets
    No
    On site herbarium or voucher species
    Formal Data Management Plan
    No
    Mesocosms, plots, stream diversions, or other sets ups for outdoor manipulative experiments
    Yes
    Date Joined OBFS
    January 12, 2024

    Contact Info

    FS/ML Email
    soktay@herringgut.org
    Primary Contact
    Sarah Oktay
    soktay@herringgut.org
    Station Director
    Sarah Oktay
    soktay@herringgut.org
    Education Director
    Alaina Zyhowski
    azyhowski@herringgut.org

    Address

    59 Factory Rd
    Port Clyde, ME 04855
    United States
    North America

    Latitude
    43.92422
    Longitude
    -69.25522

    Events

    Cabin Fever Series

    Cabin Fever Series

    January 13, 2024
    Please join us for our Cabin Fever presentation on Monday, January 22 at 11am. We are thrilled to have Sam Chapman share his vast knowledge of alewives. Learn about their life cycle, migration, historical & cultural importance, current population data & connection to Maine’s economy. Our Cabin Fever Series is the perfect opportunity to socialize…
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    News And Updates

    January 12, 2024

    OBFS Board Post

    OBFS attendees for AIBS congressional Visit day in 2023. This is a great way to meet your congressional leaders

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