Research

Michael joined GMRI in June 2019 where he works alongside Dr. Kathy Mills in the Ecosystem Modeling Lab. Currently he is using salmon scales, which record growth, much like tree rings, to study patterns of change in Atlantic salmon growth, survival and life-history. His interests lie in linking these patterns of change to what we know about changes in the marine environment over the past ~50 years. Ultimately, this work will help us understand why Maine’s salmon have been surviving so poorly in the ocean and hopefully inform strategies for recovering the populations.

Lindsay came to GMRI in April of 2019 as a Quantitative Research Technician for the Ecosystem Modeling Lab where she is studying the relationship between ecosystem conditions and Atlantic salmon growth and survival during the marine phase.

Dr. Kanae Tokunaga came to GMRI in March of 2019. She is an Associate Research Scientist in Coastal and Marine Resource Economics. Prior to GMRI, Kanae received her Ph.D. in Economics and Graduate Ocean Policy Certificate from University of Hawaii. After completing her Ph.D., she worked as a researcher at University of Tokyo’s Ocean Alliance. At the University of Tokyo, she looked at a range of topics, including fisheries management, seafood market analysis, ecosystem service valuation, marine spatial planning and offshore renewable energy development.

Samantha began working at GMRI in September of 2018 after acceptance as a Master of Science candidate under Dr. Walt Golet at the University of Maine.

Riley arrived at GMRI in June of 2018 following his acceptance as a Master of Science candidate working under Dr. Walter Golet at the University of Maine.