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New LabVenture on the Horizon
On a chilly fall morning in 2015, CEO and President Don Perkins took to a press conference podium to announce the largest grant in our …
Announcements
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Findings from the Field Symposium
In February 2021, we hosted a virtual Findings from the Field Research Symposium for middle school scientists, who shared their work with each other and …
Tidings
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Split the Seafood Bill Week
Our sustainable seafood team launches a week-long promotion in support of local restaurants and our seafood industry.
Tidings
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The Value of Community Science
We learn from experts about community science — scientific research and monitoring driven and controlled by local communities — and what makes it such an …
Perspectives
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Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy
Chief Ventures Officer Blaine Grimes celebrates four examples of blue economy entrepreneurs making an impact in our region.
Perspectives
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Aquaculture 101
Aquaculture is quickly gaining popularity in our region, so we created a brief overview for you about what aquaculture is and its role in the …
Perspectives
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Otoliths
In this installment of Gulf of Maine, Explained, Fisheries Ecologist Dr. Lisa Kerr explains the importance of otoliths, and how she uses them in her …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Trawling
While many of us enjoy fresh local seafood, we don’t often get to see how that fish is harvested. Trawling is one of the most …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
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New: Gulf of Maine Ventures
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is establishing Gulf of Maine Ventures — a portfolio of mission-based for-profit ventures. The Portland-based marine nonprofit, which remains …
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A Gulf of Maine Legacy
A legacy gift from a longtime friend paves the way for progress on climate change.
Tidings
New LabVenture on the Horizon
On a chilly fall morning in 2015, CEO and President Don Perkins took to a press conference podium to announce the largest grant in our …
Announcements
Findings from the Field Symposium
In February 2021, we hosted a virtual Findings from the Field Research Symposium for middle school scientists, who shared their work with each other and …
Tidings
Split the Seafood Bill Week
Our sustainable seafood team launches a week-long promotion in support of local restaurants and our seafood industry.
Tidings
The Value of Community Science
We learn from experts about community science — scientific research and monitoring driven and controlled by local communities — and what makes it such an …
Perspectives
Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy
Chief Ventures Officer Blaine Grimes celebrates four examples of blue economy entrepreneurs making an impact in our region.
Perspectives
Aquaculture 101
Aquaculture is quickly gaining popularity in our region, so we created a brief overview for you about what aquaculture is and its role in the …
Perspectives
Gulf of Maine, Explained: Otoliths
In this installment of Gulf of Maine, Explained, Fisheries Ecologist Dr. Lisa Kerr explains the importance of otoliths, and how she uses them in her …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
Gulf of Maine, Explained: Trawling
While many of us enjoy fresh local seafood, we don’t often get to see how that fish is harvested. Trawling is one of the most …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
New: Gulf of Maine Ventures
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is establishing Gulf of Maine Ventures — a portfolio of mission-based for-profit ventures. The Portland-based marine nonprofit, which remains …
Announcements
A Gulf of Maine Legacy
A legacy gift from a longtime friend paves the way for progress on climate change.
Tidings