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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.

• Ocean Data Products

  Our team of experts transforms a constant flow of complex ocean data into simplified, accessible information streams and visuals for a diverse range of stakeholders.

• 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 …