Climate Center
Over the course of the last decade, our scientists have led a body of research that identified the Gulf of Maine as one of the world’s fastest-warming ocean ecosystems.
Our new interdisciplinary climate center focuses on solutions to local, regional, and global challenges related to ocean warming. This new virtual center will leverage the Gulf of Maine Research Institute's unique mix of science, education, and community expertise to provide forward-looking leadership.
Our focus is on identifying climate solutions, including
- Helping fishermen identify climate-resilient fishing strategies for the future.
- Preparing communities for sea level rise.
- Driving climate-ready fisheries management.
- Educating the next generation of ocean stewards.
Climate Center Projects
Explore our pursuit of forward-looking climate solutions.
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![Climate Adaptation Strategies for Northeast U.S. Fishing Communities]()
Climate Adaptation Strategies for Northeast U.S. Fishing Communities
We are leading several interdisciplinary projects to provide community-scale information that can be used to guide adaptation and planning for future ecosystem and fishery changes. …
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Preparing Communities for Sea Level Rise
Whether directly or indirectly, we will all feel the impacts of continued sea level rise. of sea level rise. In order to build resilient communities …
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Regional and National Climate Advisory Activities
Our science team is leading efforts to understand climate impacts and trends for the Gulf of Maine. This has given us unique insights into the …
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LabVenture
Each year, GMRI hosts nearly 10,000 Maine middle schoolers in its LabVenture program — a hands-on, interactive, authentic investigation of current research on the Gulf …
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Modeling Change
Modeling Change is an interactive experience for public audiences based in the Cohen Center for Interactive Learning at GMRI which was developed to educate public …
Climate Updates
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![Our Role in the National Climate Assessment]()
Our Role in the National Climate Assessment
In November, the federal government published the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA). Mandated by Congress starting in 1990, the NCA assesses climate change impacts across …
Tidings
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Community Plans for Gulf of Maine 2050
In November, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, along with the Gulf of Maine Council, the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, and a host of regional …
Announcements
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![New LabVenture Unveiled]()
New LabVenture Unveiled
In September, a group of project partners, staff, and donors gathered to celebrate the launch of an all-new LabVenture — our hands-on science experience for …
Tidings
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Sea Level Rise
The Gulf of Maine occupies only a small corner of the global ocean, but it is a microcosm for changes, challenges, and opportunities arising around …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
