Projects

We advance our mission across all our commitments through a variety of projects designed to serve and support our stakeholders. Search and explore hundreds of projects to learn more about our on-the-ground impacts in the Gulf of Maine and beyond.

Community Science Program

We collaboratively grow community science practices while bringing depth to our community connections. We do this by building deep connections with marginalized communities while leveraging …
Understanding Climate Impacts on Fisheries

Download reports using our interactive map to explore potential future climate impacts for your fishing community.
Offshore Wind Program

Our offshore wind program will provide interested stakeholders with the best available information about the risks, opportunities, and uncertainties associated with offshore wind development.
Baseline Monitoring in the Research Array

We will collaborate with other state researchers to monitor the baseline pelagic ecosystem within the Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Research Array (Research Array). We …
Ecosystem Investigation Network

The Ecosystem Investigation Network supports field-based, collaborative research into climate-driven changes happening in the Gulf of Maine and its watershed. Our goal is to bring …
Expert Advice for Sustainable Offshore Wind Development

GMRI staff and researchers hold expertise on relevant fisheries and marine topics to inform the responsible and sustainable development of offshore wind in the Gulf …
Urban Heat Island Mapping Project

Urban heat islands (UHIs) are urbanized areas that experience higher temperatures than outlying areas. Through already established protocols, we aim to support a comprehensive, community …
Blue Economy Summer Series

The Blue Economy Summer Series is an educational speaker series focused on exploring the opportunities and challenges in Maine’s emerging blue economy.
Marine Resource Education Program

MREP empowers fishermen with better understanding of how, when, and where to engage effectively in fishery management with workshops guided by local industry members several …
South Portland Sea-to-School

We are partnered with the South Portland School Nutrition Program and the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to establish a model for a comprehensive sea-to-school program …
Municipal Climate Action Program

The Municipal Climate Action Program (MCAP) engages coastal communities to support better understanding of local sea level rise impacts and provide them with knowledge, skills, …
Supporting Resilience

Delve into the many resources and tools available to help fisheries stakeholders strengthen and manage climate resilience.