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• Gulf of Maine 2050 Report

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• 2022 Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide — English

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• Gulf of Maine Ventures FAQ

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• Gulf of Maine Ventures FAQ

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• 2024 Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide — French

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• 2024 Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide — Spanish

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• 2022 Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide — Chinese

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• 2022 Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide — Portuguese

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  Gulf of Maine, Explained

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  Voices of the Gulf of Maine

• Gulf of Maine Legacy Society

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  Gulf of Maine Research Institute

• Changes in the Gulf of Maine

• Cooler waters ahead for Gulf of Maine

• Gulf of Maine Research Institute Buys Union Wharf

• Gulf of Maine Research Institute Announces Leadership Transition

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Otoliths

  In this installment of Gulf of Maine, Explained, Fisheries Ecologist Dr. Lisa Kerr explains the importance of otoliths, and how she uses them in her …

  Gulf of Maine, Explained

• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Trawling

  While many of us enjoy fresh local seafood, we don’t often get to see how that fish is harvested. Trawling is one of the most …

  Gulf of Maine, Explained

• Gulf of Maine, Explained: The Warming Gulf of Maine

  What was once a startling observation among our team of ecosystem modelers is now common knowledge: over the course of a decade, the Gulf of …

  Gulf of Maine, Explained

• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Fisheries Acoustics

  In the vast depths of the Gulf of Maine, concentrated patches of organisms punctuate long empty stretches. This can create some challenges for scientists who …

  Gulf of Maine, Explained

• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Anadromous Fish

  The alewife run is one of the Gulf of Maine’s most awe-inspiring seasonal events. Every year, our rivers pulse and shimmer from bank to bank …

  Gulf of Maine, Explained

• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Ecosystem Modeling

  Technology has transformed nearly every workplace in the country over the last 30 years. Research labs are no exception, as modern computing has made significant …

  Gulf of Maine, Explained

• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Electronic Monitoring

  In this video, Technical Programs Manager Mark Hager introduces and explains electronic monitoring — a system of cameras and computers mounted onboard fishing vessels. This …

  Gulf of Maine, Explained

• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Eating Sustainably

  Eating sustainably can feel difficult — especially when it comes to seafood. Every day, consumers face tough choices in the grocery store and at their …

  Gulf of Maine, Explained

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• Gulf of Maine Ventures

  Building a resilient, modernized 21st-century marine economy by supporting high-impact companies.

• Gulf of Maine Tastemakers

  Tastemakers are like-minded businesses and institutions that are committed to supporting local coastal communities by putting local seafood front and center

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• Gulf of Maine Temperature Trends

  The Gulf of Maine has warmed quickly, but is it still warming? We use satellite data to keep tabs on the temperature of the Gulf …

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• Gulf of Maine Seafood SPRINT

  We combined the technical expertise of GMRI with business formation and support services to forge a pathway for Blue Economy entrepreneurs and start-ups, so they …

  Strategic Initiatives

• Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide

  New England has a long history and culture of fishing. A wide range of fish, shellfish, and sea vegetables are harvested here and can be …

• Gulf of Maine Temperature Reports

  Over the past decade, scientists have led a body of research that highlights the rapid pace of warming in the Gulf of Maine. To help …

  Science

• 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

• True Fin: Premium Gulf of Maine Seafood

  True Fin was founded to realize the maximum potential for seafood from the New England region.

  Strategic Initiatives

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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 …

• Adapting Fisheries & Seafood

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

• Supporting the Local Seafood Economy

  We strengthen the Gulf of Maine seafood industry by bolstering regional market share for local, sustainable fish. We support both wild and farmed fisheries as …

• Physical Oceanography

  The Physical Oceanography lab studies present and future ocean changes in the Gulf of Maine and Northwest Atlantic to improve understanding and prediction of environmental …

• Climate Change Ecology

  Our lab seeks to understand how warming, acidification, and deoxygenation alter marine ecosystems.

• 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.

• Helping Coastal Communities Adapt

  We assist marine communities to assess their climate risks and act on opportunities to adapt and thrive.

• Climate Center

  Climate change poses an existential threat to coastal communities as we know them. Our climate center supports local, state, national, and global climate actions that …

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• Sophie Scott

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• David Oduro

• Jonathan Labaree

• Janet Duffy-Anderson, Ph.D.

• Zhuomin (Jasmine) Chen, Ph.D.

• Megan Banner Sutherland

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• 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.

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  Event Series

  Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more