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Sea to School: Bringing Local Seafood to New England Cafeterias
Our seafood team is working with partners across New England to establish a comprehensive sea to school program focused on the Gulf of Maine region. …
Perspectives
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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
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2023 – 24 Education Impact Report: Building Integrated Learning Experiences
Read on to see some of the ways our education team made an impact across the state and beyond in the 2023 – 2024 school …
Reports
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Boston Seafood Industry Gathers at Trawl to Table
In June, our seafood team hosted a Trawl to Table event in Boston. Fishermen, chefs, school foodservice directors, seafood processors, and researchers gathered at No …
Tidings
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Educator Extravaganza
Our Education team designed and led a jam-packed week of professional development opportunities for dozens of Maine educators.
Tidings
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Improving Climate-Readiness of US Fisheries
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded the Gulf of Maine Research Institute $1.1 million to investigate impacts of climate change on groundfish. …
Announcements
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NASA Grant Provides $6.5 Million for Science Literacy
In the fall of 2015, NASA committed $6.5 million — the largest grant in our organization’s history — to GMRI and a set of significant …
Announcements
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Tuna School: Crash Course on a Local Delicacy
Atlantic bluefin tuna can present some challenges for seafood consumers looking for responsibly harvested options. These highly migratory fish are a complex species to manage, …
Perspectives
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New Year, New LabVenture!
Every new year brings change, but 2018 will be truly transformative for our cornerstone education program. Next fall, we will unveil a totally updated LabVenture! …
Tidings
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Coastal Storms 101
Learn about the forces behind coastal storms, their unique impacts on the Gulf of Maine, and how communities are working to adapt.
Perspectives
Sea to School: Bringing Local Seafood to New England Cafeterias
Our seafood team is working with partners across New England to establish a comprehensive sea to school program focused on the Gulf of Maine region. …
Perspectives
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
2023 – 24 Education Impact Report: Building Integrated Learning Experiences
Read on to see some of the ways our education team made an impact across the state and beyond in the 2023 – 2024 school …
Reports
Boston Seafood Industry Gathers at Trawl to Table
In June, our seafood team hosted a Trawl to Table event in Boston. Fishermen, chefs, school foodservice directors, seafood processors, and researchers gathered at No …
Tidings
Educator Extravaganza
Our Education team designed and led a jam-packed week of professional development opportunities for dozens of Maine educators.
Tidings
Improving Climate-Readiness of US Fisheries
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded the Gulf of Maine Research Institute $1.1 million to investigate impacts of climate change on groundfish. …
Announcements
NASA Grant Provides $6.5 Million for Science Literacy
In the fall of 2015, NASA committed $6.5 million — the largest grant in our organization’s history — to GMRI and a set of significant …
Announcements
Tuna School: Crash Course on a Local Delicacy
Atlantic bluefin tuna can present some challenges for seafood consumers looking for responsibly harvested options. These highly migratory fish are a complex species to manage, …
Perspectives
New Year, New LabVenture!
Every new year brings change, but 2018 will be truly transformative for our cornerstone education program. Next fall, we will unveil a totally updated LabVenture! …
Tidings
Coastal Storms 101
Learn about the forces behind coastal storms, their unique impacts on the Gulf of Maine, and how communities are working to adapt.
Perspectives