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![Three fishermen in orange stand on the back of a trawling boat, while a green net stretches out behind the boat towards the camera. Gulls flock in the foreground, waiting for food.]()
New Nets Show Progress
For years, Research Scientist Dr. Steve Eayrs has worked to design and build fishing gear that helps fishermen and benefits the environment.
Perspectives
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![Delighted students gather around interactive kiosks in our new, open LabVenture space. One student in a blue, red, and yellow superman shirt smiles excitedly as he holds a live lobster.]()
Relaunching LabVenture
Three years ago, a team of GMRI staff, project partners, vendors, and advisors began building an unparalleled learning experience for Maine’s middle school students, thanks …
Announcements
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![A hot summer sun over the ocean.]()
Marine Heatwaves 101
Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
Perspectives
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![a closeup of hands pointing and taking notes on a table-sized chart of the Gulf of Maine]()
Collaborative Solutions: Port Visits Support Engagement in Offshore Wind
Offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine is a complex and rapidly-changing issue. Explore our early impact on the ongoing process, providing independent, science-based …
Perspectives
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![A map showing rising average water temperature in the Gulf of Maine region with the title Climate Center laid over it]()
New Climate Center Announced
In September, we announced the launch of a new interdisciplinary center focused on solutions to local, regional, and global challenges related to ocean warming.
Announcements
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![A stylized photo of fishermen on a vessel pulling a net from the ocean]()
Staff Perspectives: Seafood, Sustainability, and Climate Change
The word "sustainability" can mean different things to different people, depending on their varying contexts or experiences. At GMRI, we approach the concept of sustainability …
Perspectives
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![line art displays icons of potatoes, carrots, fish, a piece of bread, and a fork on a lunch tray]()
'Sea To School' Project Brings Local Fish to K-12 Cafeterias
A new project promises to increase the amount of local seafood served in K-12 public school cafeterias across New England.
Tidings
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Maine Won't Wait: A Four-Year Climate Action Plan
In this episode of The Sounding Line, we'll hear from members of the Maine Climate Council about the development of the state's four-year Climate Action …
The Sounding Line
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![Dozens of joyful students and teachers laugh and smile in a room filled with green and blue balloons.]()
Message to Maine Educators: The Future is Looking Bright
As pandemic restrictions begin to loosen, we’re still here for you: our teacher communities are meeting, we have a full calendar of professional learning opportunities, …
Announcements
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![Adam Baukus stands in sunglasses and an orange life vest in a small white boat with his arms raised, explaining something to two sitting interns on the boat who are listening intently in matching life vests.]()
A Summer of Sampling: Reflections From the Field
Each summer, research associate Adam Baukus (pictured) helps lead a team of interns out on the water. Together, they collect samples for our long-term monitoring …
Tidings
New Nets Show Progress
For years, Research Scientist Dr. Steve Eayrs has worked to design and build fishing gear that helps fishermen and benefits the environment.
Perspectives
Relaunching LabVenture
Three years ago, a team of GMRI staff, project partners, vendors, and advisors began building an unparalleled learning experience for Maine’s middle school students, thanks …
Announcements
Marine Heatwaves 101
Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
Perspectives
Collaborative Solutions: Port Visits Support Engagement in Offshore Wind
Offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine is a complex and rapidly-changing issue. Explore our early impact on the ongoing process, providing independent, science-based …
Perspectives
New Climate Center Announced
In September, we announced the launch of a new interdisciplinary center focused on solutions to local, regional, and global challenges related to ocean warming.
Announcements
Staff Perspectives: Seafood, Sustainability, and Climate Change
The word "sustainability" can mean different things to different people, depending on their varying contexts or experiences. At GMRI, we approach the concept of sustainability …
Perspectives
'Sea To School' Project Brings Local Fish to K-12 Cafeterias
A new project promises to increase the amount of local seafood served in K-12 public school cafeterias across New England.
Tidings
Maine Won't Wait: A Four-Year Climate Action Plan
In this episode of The Sounding Line, we'll hear from members of the Maine Climate Council about the development of the state's four-year Climate Action …
The Sounding Line
Message to Maine Educators: The Future is Looking Bright
As pandemic restrictions begin to loosen, we’re still here for you: our teacher communities are meeting, we have a full calendar of professional learning opportunities, …
Announcements
A Summer of Sampling: Reflections From the Field
Each summer, research associate Adam Baukus (pictured) helps lead a team of interns out on the water. Together, they collect samples for our long-term monitoring …
Tidings