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Research Team Mussels Up
Blue mussels have been noticeably less abundant in Casco Bay during recent years. Warming waters, invasive species such as green crabs, and other challenges have …
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Carbon Sequestration 101
Earth's natural carbon sinks have already absorbed about half of all the CO₂ humans have ever emitted—but how does it actually work? Get the essentials …
Perspectives
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Welcoming a New CEO
GMRI welcomed new CEO and President Glenn Prickett in September.
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Our Role in the National Climate Assessment
In November, the federal government published the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA). Mandated by Congress starting in 1990, the NCA assesses climate change impacts across …
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Ecosystem Modeling
Technology has transformed nearly every workplace in the country over the last 30 years. Research labs are no exception, as modern computing has made significant …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
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2024 Casco Bay Ecosystem Monitoring Report
Dive into the latest findings from a decade of nearshore monitoring in one of the world's fastest-warming marine ecosystems.
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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
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2023 Sustainable Seafood Impact Report
We want to keep you updated on our sustainable seafood team's progress, so we've developed a report showcasing some of their biggest achievements from 2023.
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The Alewife Journey: A Conservation Success Story
Every spring, alewives make an epic journey from the ocean to Maine's rivers and lakes, carrying vital nutrients that sustain entire ecosystems. Discover why scientists …
Perspectives
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Climate Updates and Adaptation
This year, Dr. Kathy Mills and a team of collaborators continued their ongoing work exploring vulnerabilities and responses of Northeast U.S. fishing communities to shifting …
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Research Team Mussels Up
Blue mussels have been noticeably less abundant in Casco Bay during recent years. Warming waters, invasive species such as green crabs, and other challenges have …
Tidings
Carbon Sequestration 101
Earth's natural carbon sinks have already absorbed about half of all the CO₂ humans have ever emitted—but how does it actually work? Get the essentials …
Perspectives
Welcoming a New CEO
GMRI welcomed new CEO and President Glenn Prickett in September.
Tidings
Our Role in the National Climate Assessment
In November, the federal government published the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA). Mandated by Congress starting in 1990, the NCA assesses climate change impacts across …
Tidings
Gulf of Maine, Explained: Ecosystem Modeling
Technology has transformed nearly every workplace in the country over the last 30 years. Research labs are no exception, as modern computing has made significant …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
2024 Casco Bay Ecosystem Monitoring Report
Dive into the latest findings from a decade of nearshore monitoring in one of the world's fastest-warming marine ecosystems.
Reports
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
2023 Sustainable Seafood Impact Report
We want to keep you updated on our sustainable seafood team's progress, so we've developed a report showcasing some of their biggest achievements from 2023.
Reports
The Alewife Journey: A Conservation Success Story
Every spring, alewives make an epic journey from the ocean to Maine's rivers and lakes, carrying vital nutrients that sustain entire ecosystems. Discover why scientists …
Perspectives
Climate Updates and Adaptation
This year, Dr. Kathy Mills and a team of collaborators continued their ongoing work exploring vulnerabilities and responses of Northeast U.S. fishing communities to shifting …
Announcements