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Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Lobsterman

To Maine lobsterman Brian Tripp, the Gulf of Maine is deeply important. It provides income for his family, sustains his community, and sparks his curiosity.

Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Educator

Teachers have a truly powerful role in inspiring our next generation of scientists, leaders, and environmental stewards. We would not have the impact we do …

Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Weatherman

For meteorologist John Cannon, forecasting weather is both a passion and a profession — but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. John describes forecasting in the …

Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Restaurant

The cold, clean waters of the Gulf of Maine produce some of the best seafood in the world. Fine dining restaurants like Portland's own Five …

Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Observing the Ocean

The ocean is a big, ever-changing system. Fish are constantly moving around and weather conditions can change in an instant. This makes studying marine ecosystems …

Perspectives
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Charter Boat

For charter boat captain Carle Hildreth, recreational fishing is serious business. As owner of No Slack! Sportfishing, Carle helps his clients chase striped bass throughout …

Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Oyster Farmer

Mook Sea Farm is an oyster farm founded in 1985 on the Damariscotta River in Midcoast Maine. There, owner and operator Bill Mook unites a …

Voices of the Gulf of Maine
The Power of Modeling

We use models as a powerful tool to help us understand and answer complex questions about the Gulf of Maine's ecosystems and climate. The information …

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The Maine Aquaculturist

The Maine Aquaculturist, an aquaculture knowledge portal, is a comprehensive, accessible, and practical information portal that assists commercial aquaculture businesses in understanding and utilizing business-relevant …

Community
The FishSCORE2030 Network

The FishSCORE2030 Network is a forum for information exchange about climate-resilient fisheries strategies.

Science
The FishSCORE2030 Approach

Working in partnership with marine fishery rights-holders and stakeholders around the world, FishSCORE2030 aims to advance climate resilience, sustainability, and equity in marine fisheries through …

Science
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.

Education
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 …

Science
Extending LabVenture into the Classroom

In tandem with the redevelopment of LabVenture, GMRI and the Education Development Center have created a suite of classroom and teacher professional development activities to …

Education
Split The Seafood Bill 2020

In support of our Culinary Partners (and ultimately our local coastal communities), we launched a campaign offering to split the cost of takeout or dine-in …

Community
Evaluating the Importance of Chub Mackerel in the Diet of Highly Migratory Species

Our project seeks to investigate the foraging ecology of marlins (blue, white, round-scale spearfish) and tunas (bigeye, yellowfin) along the East Coast to identify the …

Science

Labs And Action Areas

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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 …
Engaging Students in Science

We build Maine middle school students’ critical thinking skills and understanding of the nature of science through participation in authentic science experiences.
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 …
Biological Oceanography

The Biological Oceanography Lab studies the impact that environmental conditions and trophic interactions have on marine animals.
Coastal and Marine Economics

Our lab seeks to understand the mechanisms behind our decisions and behaviors, and how they relate to coastal and marine resource uses.
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.
Learning Sciences

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

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

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Events

Annual Leadership Reception

Private, invite-only event.
Coastal Excursion: Alewife Migration Walk

Registration is full. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. Thank you!
Frances Sail

Private, invite-only event for Wind Rose Society donors.
Coastal Excursion: Alewife Migration Walk

Registration is full. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. Thank you!
Event Series

Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more
Curriculum Workshop: Predators and Prey in a Warming Gulf of Maine

Join us in Surry, Maine to learn about the “Warming Gulf of Maine: Investigating Predators and Prey" curriculum resource
Frances Sail

Private, invite-only event for Wind Rose Society donors.