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General
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Maine’s groundfishing industry is in decline. Saving it is complicated.
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Maine is leading the way in aquafarming
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Message from the President: Anti-Racism and Social Justice at GMRI
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New England’s wetter, warmer future is already here
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Privacy & Terms
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Why is the Gulf of Maine warming so fast?
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Gear for growing scallops is harvesting shellfish — and awards
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A warming Gulf Stream is edging ever closer to shore
Stories
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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
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Quality is Cool: Ice Machines Support Fishing Ports
Our sustainable seafood team is dedicated to enhancing fishermen's catch value by improving access to essential ice infrastructure in New England ports.
Tidings
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New: Mariners' Dashboard
Our Ocean Data Products team announces the launch of a new tool for people who work and recreate on the water.
Tidings
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Message to Maine Educators: The Future is Looking Bright
As pandemic restrictions begin to loosen, we’re still here for you: our teacher communities are meeting, we have a full calendar of professional learning opportunities, …
Announcements
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Gulf of Maine Temperature Update: Normal Is the New Cold
Around this time each year, our Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Andrew Pershing, likes to share an update about conditions in the Gulf of Maine. Dr. …
Perspectives
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Aquaculture 101
Aquaculture is quickly gaining popularity in our region, so we created a brief overview for you about what aquaculture is and its role in the …
Explainers
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2020 Gulf of Maine Warming Update
Each summer, Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Andrew Pershing, likes to share an update about conditions in the Gulf of Maine. Dr. Pershing has led a …
Perspectives
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Marine Heatwaves 101
Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
Explainers
Programs And Projects
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Climate Finance Office Hours
Connect with climate finance experts to help move resilience and sustainability projects forward.
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Solar Power and the Aquaculture Industry
This project envisions a new solution by partnering with farmers and solar experts to conceptualize — and develop — a market for cost-effective, self-contained solar …
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Eclipse Nature Notes
Our Eclipse Nature Notes will showcase anyone’s observations of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, and provide a way to connect the experiences …
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Coastal Flooding Meetups
As a coastal community, we need to understand the increasing impacts of flooding from sea level rise and coastal storms. That’s where you come in!
Community
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Scallop Aquaculture Initiative
In January 2021, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, the University of Maine, and Coastal Enterprises, Inc. convened to form the Scallop Aquaculture Initiative (SAI), …
Strategic Initiatives
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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
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Regional Seafood System Partnership
Despite the healthy, abundant fisheries available in New England, regional fish is challenged to compete with inexpensive, imported seafood. We are collaborating with organizations around …
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Climate Adaptation Resource Hub for Fishing Communities
We are working to support informed decision making in fisheries responding to climate change by combining community-specific information on climate-driven shifts of marine species with …
Science
People
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Meredyth Sullivan
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Elijah Miller
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Sam Fuss
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Margaret Cummings
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Plansowes Dana
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Robin Lea
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Samantha Bengs
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Scott McAuliffe
Departments And Labs
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Adapting Fisheries & Seafood
Ensuring marine ecosystems, fisheries and seafood systems in the Gulf of Maine and beyond thrive as they adapt to change.
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Fisheries Ecology
Our lab investigates ecological information about economically important fish, to ensure that fisheries can adapt to changes and operate at world-class levels.
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Climate Change Ecology
Our lab seeks to understand how warming, acidification, and deoxygenation alter marine ecosystems.
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Community Department
We co-develop solutions with marine communities by assessing their risks and acting on opportunities to adapt and thrive.
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Coastal Dynamics
The Coastal Dynamics Lab studies changes in mean and extreme coastal and estuarine water levels to support coastal management, flood forecasting and preparedness, and state …
General
View all General
Maine’s groundfishing industry is in decline. Saving it is complicated.
Maine is leading the way in aquafarming
Message from the President: Anti-Racism and Social Justice at GMRI
New England’s wetter, warmer future is already here
Privacy & Terms
Why is the Gulf of Maine warming so fast?
Gear for growing scallops is harvesting shellfish — and awards
A warming Gulf Stream is edging ever closer to shore
Stories
View all Stories
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
Quality is Cool: Ice Machines Support Fishing Ports
Our sustainable seafood team is dedicated to enhancing fishermen's catch value by improving access to essential ice infrastructure in New England ports.
Tidings
New: Mariners' Dashboard
Our Ocean Data Products team announces the launch of a new tool for people who work and recreate on the water.
Tidings
Message to Maine Educators: The Future is Looking Bright
As pandemic restrictions begin to loosen, we’re still here for you: our teacher communities are meeting, we have a full calendar of professional learning opportunities, …
Announcements
Gulf of Maine Temperature Update: Normal Is the New Cold
Around this time each year, our Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Andrew Pershing, likes to share an update about conditions in the Gulf of Maine. Dr. …
Perspectives
Aquaculture 101
Aquaculture is quickly gaining popularity in our region, so we created a brief overview for you about what aquaculture is and its role in the …
Explainers
2020 Gulf of Maine Warming Update
Each summer, Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Andrew Pershing, likes to share an update about conditions in the Gulf of Maine. Dr. Pershing has led a …
Perspectives
Marine Heatwaves 101
Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
Explainers
Programs And Projects
View all Programs And Projects
Climate Finance Office Hours
Connect with climate finance experts to help move resilience and sustainability projects forward.
Solar Power and the Aquaculture Industry
This project envisions a new solution by partnering with farmers and solar experts to conceptualize — and develop — a market for cost-effective, self-contained solar …
Eclipse Nature Notes
Our Eclipse Nature Notes will showcase anyone’s observations of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, and provide a way to connect the experiences …
Coastal Flooding Meetups
As a coastal community, we need to understand the increasing impacts of flooding from sea level rise and coastal storms. That’s where you come in!
Community
Scallop Aquaculture Initiative
In January 2021, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, the University of Maine, and Coastal Enterprises, Inc. convened to form the Scallop Aquaculture Initiative (SAI), …
Strategic Initiatives
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
Regional Seafood System Partnership
Despite the healthy, abundant fisheries available in New England, regional fish is challenged to compete with inexpensive, imported seafood. We are collaborating with organizations around …
Climate Adaptation Resource Hub for Fishing Communities
We are working to support informed decision making in fisheries responding to climate change by combining community-specific information on climate-driven shifts of marine species with …
Science
People
View all People
Meredyth Sullivan
Elijah Miller
Sam Fuss
Margaret Cummings
Plansowes Dana
Robin Lea
Samantha Bengs
Scott McAuliffe
Departments And Labs
Adapting Fisheries & Seafood
Ensuring marine ecosystems, fisheries and seafood systems in the Gulf of Maine and beyond thrive as they adapt to change.
Fisheries Ecology
Our lab investigates ecological information about economically important fish, to ensure that fisheries can adapt to changes and operate at world-class levels.
Climate Change Ecology
Our lab seeks to understand how warming, acidification, and deoxygenation alter marine ecosystems.
Community Department
We co-develop solutions with marine communities by assessing their risks and acting on opportunities to adapt and thrive.
Coastal Dynamics
The Coastal Dynamics Lab studies changes in mean and extreme coastal and estuarine water levels to support coastal management, flood forecasting and preparedness, and state …