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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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Electric Monitoring Impact Growing
To comply with federal regulations, fishermen in the Gulf of Maine are monitored by fisheries observers — people who ride along with fishermen to collect …
Tidings
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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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Updates on Aquaculture
2018 was a year of partnerships, progress, and growth for our aquaculture team. We took on local infrastructure projects, state-level growth initiatives, and workforce development …
Perspectives
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2023 Research Progress Update
Each year, to keep you updated on our research team's progress, we develop a report showcasing some of our lab's achievements. More broadly, this report …
Reports
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Resource Map Supports Blue Economy Entrepreneurs
Our Gulf of Maine Ventures team developed a facilities resource map that will help startups find and connect with the R&D facilities or content area …
Tidings
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Verified: Monkfish and Winter Skate
In 2011, we created our Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested® brand to help people buy seafood they can feel good about. Part of the brand …
Tidings
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Woodstock Teacher Earns McCarthy Award
In June, our education team honored Woodstock Elementary School teacher Tonya Prentice with the third annual McCarthy Education Innovation Award. GMRI education staff presented the …
Tidings
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Bluefin Blitz
Each summer, things get pretty fishy around our lab when it's time for the Sturdivant Island Tuna Tournament. Our researchers partner with fishermen to collect …
Announcements
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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
![A map showing rising average water temperature in the Gulf of Maine region with the title Climate Center laid over it](https://d3esu6nj4wau0q.cloudfront.net/images/heatwave-web2.2e16d0ba.fill-580x328.jpg)
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
![This is a snapshot taken from one of the electronic monitoring devices placed on fishermen boats. It shows the deck of the ship where two fishermen sort through a recent catch.](https://d3esu6nj4wau0q.cloudfront.net/images/electronic-monitoring-image001.2e16d0ba.fill-580x328.jpg)
Electric Monitoring Impact Growing
To comply with federal regulations, fishermen in the Gulf of Maine are monitored by fisheries observers — people who ride along with fishermen to collect …
Tidings
![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.](https://d3esu6nj4wau0q.cloudfront.net/images/rear_close_-_hauling_trawl.00_03_1.2e16d0ba.fill-580x328.jpg)
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
![A small white motorboat drifts between rows of black buoys that line and border different sections of an area used for aquaculture.](https://d3esu6nj4wau0q.cloudfront.net/images/com-03-thumb.2e16d0ba.fill-580x328.jpg)
Updates on Aquaculture
2018 was a year of partnerships, progress, and growth for our aquaculture team. We took on local infrastructure projects, state-level growth initiatives, and workforce development …
Perspectives
![A hand holds a fish lens up to the light.](https://d3esu6nj4wau0q.cloudfront.net/images/Fish_lense.2e16d0ba.fill-580x328.jpg)
2023 Research Progress Update
Each year, to keep you updated on our research team's progress, we develop a report showcasing some of our lab's achievements. More broadly, this report …
Reports
![This is a map of New England.](https://d3esu6nj4wau0q.cloudfront.net/images/ventures-facility-resources-map.2e16d0ba.fill-580x328.jpg)
Resource Map Supports Blue Economy Entrepreneurs
Our Gulf of Maine Ventures team developed a facilities resource map that will help startups find and connect with the R&D facilities or content area …
Tidings
![This graphic displays a light brown monkfish and a darker brown winter skate.](https://d3esu6nj4wau0q.cloudfront.net/images/monkfish-winter-skate.2e16d0ba.fill-580x328.jpg)
Verified: Monkfish and Winter Skate
In 2011, we created our Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested® brand to help people buy seafood they can feel good about. Part of the brand …
Tidings
![Woodstock Elementary School teacher Tonya Prentice holds up her McCarthy award in a flowery shirt, next to GMRI education staff member Meredyth Sullivan in a bright yellow shirt.](https://d3esu6nj4wau0q.cloudfront.net/images/McCarthy_award.caefc97b.fill-580x328.jpg)
Woodstock Teacher Earns McCarthy Award
In June, our education team honored Woodstock Elementary School teacher Tonya Prentice with the third annual McCarthy Education Innovation Award. GMRI education staff presented the …
Tidings
![A man in a green shirt with blue latex gloves on holds a massive, grey and white streaked bluefin tuna head steady while taking a weight measurement on a scale.](https://d3esu6nj4wau0q.cloudfront.net/images/7748919274_7f6dedc314_o.2e16d0ba.fill-580x328.jpg)
Bluefin Blitz
Each summer, things get pretty fishy around our lab when it's time for the Sturdivant Island Tuna Tournament. Our researchers partner with fishermen to collect …
Announcements
![A stylized photo of fishermen on a vessel pulling a net from the ocean](https://d3esu6nj4wau0q.cloudfront.net/images/GOM_EXP_eating_sustainably.2e16d0ba.fill-580x328.jpg)
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