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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
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Tracing Seafood Back to the Gulf of Maine
GMRI works directly with seafood suppliers in the middle of the supply chain, collecting third party traceability information and licensing suppliers to use the Gulf …
Community
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Multi-scale Forecasts and Analyses for the Maine Lobster Fishery
The Maine lobster fishery, one of the most valuable fisheries in the United States, is grappling with questions related to how climate change may influence …
Science
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Understanding Climate Impacts on the Maine Coastal Fish and Invertebrate Community
The goal of this study is to synthesize data collected through the ME-NH Inshore Trawl Survey, and place it in the context of other surveys …
Science
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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
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The FishSCORE2030 Network
The FishSCORE2030 Network is a forum for information exchange about climate-resilient fisheries strategies.
Science
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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
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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
Reports
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TSL_MaineWontWait_Transcript
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2023 Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Maine White Paper
Download the PDF
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Split the Seafood Bill Terms and Conditions1
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Gulf of Maine 2050 Report
Download the PDF
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Split the Seafood Bill Terms and Conditions
Download the PDF
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Findings from the Field Vol 6
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Findings from the Field, Volume 7
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2022 Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide — English
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Stories
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Introducing: The Maine Aquaculturist
A new website offers Maine's growing aquaculture industry an online knowledge portal that connects resources from many organizations in one convenient hub.
Tidings
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
General
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Introducing The Maine Aquaculturist
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Voices of the Gulf of Maine
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Changes in the Gulf of Maine
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As the Gulf of Maine warms, where are the mussels? - The Boston Globe
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2021 was the hottest year on record for the Gulf of Maine
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Sarah Long travels to Antarctica: The connection between the warming Gulf of Maine and the Arctic
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Floating the idea of more Maine shellfish, everywhere
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Windjamming on the Warming Gulf of Maine - Eos
Events
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Sea State: Hope and the Gulf of Maine
An interactive event with GMRI Municipal Climate Action Program Manager, Gayle Bowness, and Island Institute Senior Scientist, Susie Arnold
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Sea State: Eating with the Sea
An interactive event featuring GMRI Sustainable Seafood Director, Kyle Foley, and Co-Founder of Luke's Lobster, Ben Conniff
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Sea State: Climate Resilience Potential in Gulf of Maine Fisheries
An interactive event featuring GMRI Senior Scientist, Graham Sherwood, and Senior Research Associate/ Vessel Safety Officer, Zach Whitener
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Curriculum Workshop: Predators and Prey in a Warming Gulf of Maine
Join us at Seacoast Science Center to learn about the “Warming Gulf of Maine: Investigating Predators and Prey" curriculum resource
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Blue Venture Investment Summit 2024
Register for our upcoming Blue Venture Investment Summit, in partnership with Blue Venture Forum.
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CODAP "Next Steps" Workshop
Free full-day workshop to explore CODAP and the new NASA plug-in. This is a training for those with some familiarity with CODAP
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Sea State: Thriving Blue Economy
An interactive event featuring GMRI Chief Ventures Officer, Blaine Grimes
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Portland Coastal Meet-Up on Commercial Street
Residents and locals of Portland are invited to join GMRI at our upcoming coastal flooding community event on Commercial Street.
People
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Madison Moran
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Margaret Cummings
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Leah MacNichol
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Sarah Kirn
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Ben Cotton
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Walt Golet
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Samantha Nadeau
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Sophie Scott
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 …
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Gulf of Maine Ventures
Gulf of Maine Ventures is the entrepreneurship and innovation arm of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. We bridge the gap between innovative, blue economy …
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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.
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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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Climate Change Ecology
Our lab seeks to understand how warming, acidification, and deoxygenation alter marine ecosystems.
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Pelagic Fisheries
Our lab uses cutting edge science to fill life history gaps for highly valuable and migratory species, and by doing so, improve management capacities.
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Helping Coastal Communities Adapt
We assist marine communities to assess their climate risks and act on opportunities to adapt and thrive.
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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.
Projects
View all ProjectsThe 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
Tracing Seafood Back to the Gulf of Maine
GMRI works directly with seafood suppliers in the middle of the supply chain, collecting third party traceability information and licensing suppliers to use the Gulf …
Community
Multi-scale Forecasts and Analyses for the Maine Lobster Fishery
The Maine lobster fishery, one of the most valuable fisheries in the United States, is grappling with questions related to how climate change may influence …
Science
Understanding Climate Impacts on the Maine Coastal Fish and Invertebrate Community
The goal of this study is to synthesize data collected through the ME-NH Inshore Trawl Survey, and place it in the context of other surveys …
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
The FishSCORE2030 Network
The FishSCORE2030 Network is a forum for information exchange about climate-resilient fisheries strategies.
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
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
Reports
View all ReportsTSL_MaineWontWait_Transcript
Download the PDF2023 Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Maine White Paper
Download the PDFSplit the Seafood Bill Terms and Conditions1
Download the PDFGulf of Maine 2050 Report
Download the PDFSplit the Seafood Bill Terms and Conditions
Download the PDFFindings from the Field Vol 6
Download the PDFFindings from the Field, Volume 7
Download the PDF2022 Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide — English
Download the PDFStories
View all StoriesIntroducing: The Maine Aquaculturist
A new website offers Maine's growing aquaculture industry an online knowledge portal that connects resources from many organizations in one convenient hub.
Tidings
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
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
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
General
View all GeneralIntroducing The Maine Aquaculturist
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Changes in the Gulf of Maine
As the Gulf of Maine warms, where are the mussels? - The Boston Globe
2021 was the hottest year on record for the Gulf of Maine
Sarah Long travels to Antarctica: The connection between the warming Gulf of Maine and the Arctic
Floating the idea of more Maine shellfish, everywhere
Windjamming on the Warming Gulf of Maine - Eos
Events
View all EventsSea State: Hope and the Gulf of Maine
An interactive event with GMRI Municipal Climate Action Program Manager, Gayle Bowness, and Island Institute Senior Scientist, Susie Arnold
Sea State: Eating with the Sea
An interactive event featuring GMRI Sustainable Seafood Director, Kyle Foley, and Co-Founder of Luke's Lobster, Ben Conniff
Sea State: Climate Resilience Potential in Gulf of Maine Fisheries
An interactive event featuring GMRI Senior Scientist, Graham Sherwood, and Senior Research Associate/ Vessel Safety Officer, Zach Whitener
Curriculum Workshop: Predators and Prey in a Warming Gulf of Maine
Join us at Seacoast Science Center to learn about the “Warming Gulf of Maine: Investigating Predators and Prey" curriculum resource
Blue Venture Investment Summit 2024
Register for our upcoming Blue Venture Investment Summit, in partnership with Blue Venture Forum.
CODAP "Next Steps" Workshop
Free full-day workshop to explore CODAP and the new NASA plug-in. This is a training for those with some familiarity with CODAP
Sea State: Thriving Blue Economy
An interactive event featuring GMRI Chief Ventures Officer, Blaine Grimes
Portland Coastal Meet-Up on Commercial Street
Residents and locals of Portland are invited to join GMRI at our upcoming coastal flooding community event on Commercial Street.
People
View all PeopleMadison Moran
Margaret Cummings
Leah MacNichol
Sarah Kirn
Ben Cotton
Walt Golet
Samantha Nadeau
Sophie Scott
Labs And Action Areas
View all Labs And Action AreasSupporting 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 …
Gulf of Maine Ventures
Gulf of Maine Ventures is the entrepreneurship and innovation arm of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. We bridge the gap between innovative, blue economy …
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 …
Climate Change Ecology
Our lab seeks to understand how warming, acidification, and deoxygenation alter marine ecosystems.
Pelagic Fisheries
Our lab uses cutting edge science to fill life history gaps for highly valuable and migratory species, and by doing so, improve management capacities.
Helping Coastal Communities Adapt
We assist marine communities to assess their climate risks and act on opportunities to adapt and thrive.
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.