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Strategic Initiatives

Addressing emergent challenges and opportunities

Across the organization, our science, community, and education staff are combining in new ways to tackle new challenges. Whether we're spinning up a new climate center or launching a suite of mission-driven business ventures, collaborations are critical to our success.
Don Perkins President/CEO

Don Perkins President/CEO

Our Strategic Initiatives

Our strategic initiatives span the entire organization — leveraging knowledge and skills across program teams.

Climate Center

Climate change poses an existential threat to coastal communities as we know them. Our climate center supports local, state, national, and global climate actions that …
Gulf of Maine Ventures

Gulf of Maine Ventures complements the existing nonprofit programming of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute by supporting the development of mission-driven business ventures and …

Discover New Projects

Explore new cross-organization projects.
True Fin: Premium Gulf of Maine Seafood
Climate Resilient Fisheries
Climate Decision Theater
New England Marine Monitoring
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New Climate Center Announced

In September, we announced the launch of a new interdisciplinary center focused on solutions to local, regional, and global challenges related to ocean warming.

Announcements
Commentary: Changing our thinking about climate change will define a path toward a resilient Maine coast

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Gulf of Maine Research Institute launches virtual climate center

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The Hottest Autumn on Record: Gulf of Maine Seasonal Warming Update

Over the past decade, GMRI scientists have led a body of research that highlights the rapid pace of warming in the Gulf of Maine by …

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