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.

Understanding the Aquaculture Supply Chain

The GMRI Coastal & Marine Economics lab contributes to this collaborative, industry-propelled, interdisciplinary research project will enhance the long-term economic sustainability of aquaculture in Maine …
With a Little Kelp from our Friends!

Led by Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, GMRI and partners aim to increase the use of seaweed aquaculture resources in Maine K-12 classrooms. This project provides …
Findings from the Field

A unique opportunity for students to engage in critical elements of the scientific process: the writing, peer review, and publication of results.
Coastal Erosion and Indigenous Resilience

Rising seas and eroding shorelines pose a growing threat to Indigenous lands and lifeways. This work supports tribal efforts to document and respond to coastal …
Food Sovereignty and Community Gardening

We’re working alongside the Sipayik community of the Passamaquoddy Tribe to revitalize local food systems through raised bed gardening. This community-driven effort supports food sovereignty, …
Connected Learning Ecosystems (CLEs)

Across our education efforts we support educators with professional learning opportunities that help them engage students in authentic science learning experiences. Workshops introduce educators to …
Collaborative Projects that Increase Climate Resilience

FishSCORE2030 aims to facilitate and enhance partnerships in local and regional fisheries around the world to co-develop fishery-specific and context-appropriate climate resilience strategies.
Helping Working Waterfronts Thrive in a Warming World

To ensure working waterfront communities thrive in a warmer world, we’re developing a statewide model approach for working waterfront climate planning that can be used …
Mussel Bed Mapping

Mussel beds are inching towards more subtidal zones, and are becoming harder to spot. During extreme low tides, you might be able to get a …
Advancing Climate-Resilient Marine Fisheries during the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

We will work within the framework of the UN Ocean Decade program Fisheries Strategies for Changing Oceans and Resilient Ecosystems by 2030 (FishSCORE2030) to synthesize …
Cultural Storytelling

Through storytelling, language, and cultural exchange, this project supports Indigenous-led efforts to strengthen cultural knowledge and reconnect generations. Using immersive tools like the StarLab, communities …
Future Fisheries Experience

For this project, we are developing an interactive learning environment and workshop experience for fishery stakeholders. These stakeholders will learn how to build and understand …