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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 …

• Developing the Blue Economy & Supporting Working Waterfronts

  Revitalizing coastal communities by supporting traditional and emerging industries and protecting vital infrastructure.

• 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 …

• Adapting Fisheries & Seafood

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

• Climate Change Ecology

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

• 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.

• Community-Based Learning

  We create opportunities for communities to engage meaningfully in the science that affects them.

• Economic Development Department

  We collaborate with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and the business community to foster a resilient and sustainable regional marine economy.