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Reports

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2023 Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Maine White Paper
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Final Report: Ecological diversity of Atlantic cod in the Gulf of Maine and its role in resiliency of a fishery
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History of Offshore Wind in Maine
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New trawl design effective in avoiding cod while targeting flatfish
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Climate and ecosystem linkages explain widespread declines in North American Atlantic salmon populations
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Ocean Risks in SIDS and LDCS
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Overview of Community Investment Strategies in Clean Energy Projects
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Researching Socioeconomic Impacts on Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Maine
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Stories

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Hospital Food Goes Local

In modern healthcare institutions, fresh and nutritious food is an important part of the patient healing experience. One such institution has become our first Champion-level …

Tidings
Establishing Regional Teacher Communities

For over a decade, our education team has served the students of Maine. During that time, we've learned that one of the best ways to …

Announcements
The Impact of Learning Ecosystems Northeast

Learning Ecosystems Northeast (LENE) is a NASA-funded collaborative partnership with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), 4-H, Maine State Libraries, Wabanaki Youth in Science, …

Perspectives
American Plaice Joins Responsibly Harvested List

In 2011, we created our Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested® brand to help people buy seafood they can feel good about. A key component of …

Tidings
Celebrating Two Seafood Champions

Both campuses now source 100% of their fresh white fish (a category that includes haddock, pollock, cod, and other flaky, white fish) through GMRI’s Gulf …

Tidings
Verified: Monkfish and Winter Skate

In 2011, we created our Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested® brand to help people buy seafood they can feel good about. Part of the brand …

Tidings
MREP in Puerto Rico

In August, our Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) team headed to La Parguera, Puerto Rico to host a three-day workshop for a mix of recreational, …

Tidings
Local Seafood in Schools

Our Sustainable Seafood team recognizes seven school districts who met their pledges to serve local seafood in their cafeterias.

Tidings

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People

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Departments And Labs

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Building Climate-Ready Communities

Helping communities connected to the Gulf of Maine successfully adapt to rapid change.
Supporting Energy Solutions

Creating a lower-carbon economy and improving the resilience of electrical infrastructure.
Developing the Blue Economy & Supporting Working Waterfronts

Revitalizing coastal communities by supporting traditional and emerging industries and protecting vital infrastructure.
Biological Oceanography

The Biological Oceanography Lab studies the impact that environmental conditions and trophic interactions have on marine animals.
Adapting Fisheries & Seafood

Ensuring marine ecosystems, fisheries and seafood systems in the Gulf of Maine and beyond thrive as they adapt to change.
Education Department

We ensure that students from every corner of Maine can participate in ecosystem research that exposes them to real science tools, practices, and role models.
Learning Sciences

Our lab seeks to advance the scientific understanding of teaching and learning by thoughtfully inquiring into the contexts in which learning happens.
Community Department

We co-develop solutions with marine communities by assessing their risks and acting on opportunities to adapt and thrive.

Programs And Projects

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Monitoring Pollution with Mussels

To construct more complete maps of human-associated nitrogen loading to our marine ecosystems, we measure nitrogen stable isotopes in mussels from numerous coastal sites. This …

Science
Spring Learning Theme: Vernal Pools

This spring we are highlighting a variety of pathways for youth to engage with vernal pools, in schools, in communities, and beyond and we are …

Education
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 …

Education
Ocean Observing in the Northeast (NERACOOS)

One of eleven regional associations under NOAA's national Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) program, NERACOOS advances many observation and scientific efforts in our region. The …

Science
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 …

Science
Connecting Cafeterias to Culture and the Classroom

In collaboration with South Portland Public Schools, Westbrook Public Schools, Chef Samantha Cowens-Gasbarro, and community consultant, Khadija Ahmed, we are building demand for and increasing …

Community
Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested®

The Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested® label is a promise that seafood hails from the clean, cool waters of the Gulf of Maine and the …

Community
Access and Adaptation in Maine's Marine Fisheries

Climate-driven shifts in species distributions along the Northeast Shelf are increasingly impacting marine fisheries. Enabling Maine’s fishing industry to capitalize on opportunities created by emerging …

Science

Events

Bangor Area Field Day: Getting Youth Involved in Monitoring Vernal Pools

Join us for an afternoon of exploring vernal pools and curriculum resources to get youth involved in monitoring efforts.