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The Gulf of Maine Research Institute pioneers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. Located in Portland, ME, the institute is dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it.

Gulf of Maine Research Institute Appoints Elizabeth Scott as Chief Development Officer
PORTLAND, Maine (March 17, 2025) — The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Scott as its new …

Mar 17, 2025
Gulf of Maine Research Institute Names Rhiannon Hampson Vice President for Economic Development
Rhiannon Hampson joins GMRI in new leadership role.

Feb 12, 2025
GMRI Senior Scientist Dr. Kanae Tokunaga Contributes to Global Assessment on Transformative Change
Newly released summary presents the key messages and policy options, as approved by the IPBES Plenary.

Dec 18, 2024
Introducing Inaugural Gulf of Maine Tastemakers Award Winners
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute celebrates local seafood champions

Jun 25, 2024
Accelerator program for blue tech startups leveraging artificial intelligence launches in Portland
New Blue w(AI)ve accelerator aims to improve investment readiness of early-stage companies leveraging AI to develop ocean-based products and services.

Feb 6, 2024
Gulf of Maine Research Institute Welcomes Glenn Prickett as New President & CEO
Glenn Prickett set to join GMRI as its next President & CEO on September 1, 2023

Jun 13, 2023
Gulf of Maine Research Institute Announces Leadership Transition
After 28 years of service, President/CEO Don Perkins intends to retire as part of a long-term succession plan supported by the organization’s Board of Directors.

Oct 13, 2022
Gulf of Maine Research Institute Buys Union Wharf
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) and the Proprietors of Union Wharf jointly announced they have signed a purchase and sale agreement to transfer …

Nov 15, 2021
Gulf of Maine Research Institute Hires New Chief Scientist
Dr. Janet Duffy-Anderson joins the organization to lead research team as Chief Scientific Officer.

Oct 11, 2021
GMRI Scientist Selected to Lead National Climate Assessment Oceans Chapter
On August 17, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) announced the appointment of GMRI Research Scientist Dr. Kathy Mills as a Chapter Lead for …

Aug 26, 2021