Science Division

Conducting transdisciplinary research across biological, physical, and social sciences to deepen our understanding and deliver that information to the people who need it most.

Our scientists pursue a holistic understanding of the Gulf of Maine — from the smallest plankton to complex systems related to fisheries and coastal economies. This comprehensive knowledge informs the development of innovative solutions and tools that support the region's ecosystems, economy, and communities.

Science Division Capacities

  • Understanding how environmental conditions affect marine animals to inform ecosystem resource management

  • Characterizing coastal flood risk and translate science into tools and guidance for coastal resilience

  • Understanding human decisions regarding marine resource use to support sustainable and resilient coastal communities and economies

  • Providing ecological information for sustainable fisheries that can adapt to changing ocean conditions

  • Developing climate-resilient conservation and management strategies for fisheries and ecosystems

  • Transforming complex ocean data into accessible information and tools for marine stakeholders to improve decision-making

Our Labs

Our team of world-class scientists conducts marine research to better understand and steward the Gulf of Maine ecosystem — including people. Our labs combine their individual expertise to form a research program that covers the Gulf of Maine “from physics to fish sticks.”

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