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.
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Sea State Series
This series features expert speakers on topics central to the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and economy. Since 2006, we’ve invited scientists, seafood experts, fishermen, and …
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Sustainable Seafood Consultation
GMRI offers consultation to businesses committed to responsible seafood sourcing but that have yet to implement a robust sourcing policy. With a perspective on global …
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Integrating Climate Impacts into Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Stock Assessment
Our project is examining atmospheric and oceanographic changes that may have impacted the distribution of giant bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Maine. This information …
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Crossing Boundaries: Understanding and Projecting Species Distribution Shifts in U. S. and Canadian Waters
Species distribution shifts are widely observed as ocean waters warm, affecting ecosystem dynamics and fishery management processes. We will develop models that operate across U.S. …
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Reducing Cod Bycatch with New Trawl Nets
Struggling to avoid cod and haddock? We have a free net for you.
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A Northeast Safe and Thriving for All (NEST)
This project aims to mainstream migration considerations into broader climate planning efforts, while looking into how governance, community values and attributes, and more affect the …
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Community Science in Classrooms
In classrooms, it is more important than ever that students have access to authentic science experiences and content that build a strong foundation for them …
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Fall Learning Theme: Into the Woods
This fall we are highlighting a variety of pathways for youth to engage with forests — in schools, in communities, and beyond. We’re also connecting …
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Fisheries Engagement Program
Our Fisheries Engagement Program provides a range of technical, convening, and innovation services to New England's commercial fishing industry to promote the long-term prosperity of …
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Local Seafood in New England's K-12 Schools
Our sustainable seafood team received a 2020 USDA Farm to School grant to work with K-12 schools across New England to increase the amount of …
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Using telemetry and eDNA to quantify marine biodiversity
We are using acoustic telemetry, active acoustics, passive acoustics, eDNA, and traditional sampling to track the movements and diets of important predators, Atlantic cod, and …
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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. In order to build resilient communities that can adapt and …