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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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A Year of Seafood Impact
Sustainable Seafood. Years ago, those words were considered a passing fad. Today, they are a business imperative. Successful seafood businesses depend on healthy fisheries and …
Perspectives
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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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A Summer of Supporting Educators
While students are enjoying their summer breaks, school is still in session for educators across the state looking to increase their confidence and competence working …
Tidings
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Aquaculture Analysis Shows Opportunity for Maine
In a report published this fall, our aquaculture program team announced important findings from their recently completed market analysis for farmed shellfish in Maine.
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Maine Islands Plan for Climate Change
In December 2022, students, teachers, and community members from North Haven and Vinalhaven took part in a community resilience training workshop developed by our Municipal …
Perspectives
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New Study: Warming, Conservation, and Lobsters
A 2018 study, led by scientists at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and colleagues at the University of Maine and NOAA, demonstrates how conservation …
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Celebrating Two Seafood Champions
Both campuses now source 100% of their fresh white fish (a category that includes haddock, pollock, cod, and other flaky, white fish) through GMRI’s Gulf …
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Ocean Warming and Climate Leadership
2018 was another warm year for the Gulf of Maine. Our scientists contributed to the foremost national conversation about warming and how it affects our …
Announcements
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![Sustainable seafood program manager Kyle Foley stands in a blue and black dress to the right of Sodexo's executive chef Patrick Hodsdon, who is holding a framed certificate acknowledging the shift to 100% local seafood supply to the hospital.]()
Hospital Food Goes Local
In modern healthcare institutions, fresh and nutritious food is an important part of the patient healing experience. One such institution has become our first Champion-level …
Tidings
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
A Year of Seafood Impact
Sustainable Seafood. Years ago, those words were considered a passing fad. Today, they are a business imperative. Successful seafood businesses depend on healthy fisheries and …
Perspectives
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
A Summer of Supporting Educators
While students are enjoying their summer breaks, school is still in session for educators across the state looking to increase their confidence and competence working …
Tidings
Aquaculture Analysis Shows Opportunity for Maine
In a report published this fall, our aquaculture program team announced important findings from their recently completed market analysis for farmed shellfish in Maine.
Tidings
Maine Islands Plan for Climate Change
In December 2022, students, teachers, and community members from North Haven and Vinalhaven took part in a community resilience training workshop developed by our Municipal …
Perspectives
New Study: Warming, Conservation, and Lobsters
A 2018 study, led by scientists at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and colleagues at the University of Maine and NOAA, demonstrates how conservation …
Announcements
Celebrating Two Seafood Champions
Both campuses now source 100% of their fresh white fish (a category that includes haddock, pollock, cod, and other flaky, white fish) through GMRI’s Gulf …
Tidings
Ocean Warming and Climate Leadership
2018 was another warm year for the Gulf of Maine. Our scientists contributed to the foremost national conversation about warming and how it affects our …
Announcements
Hospital Food Goes Local
In modern healthcare institutions, fresh and nutritious food is an important part of the patient healing experience. One such institution has become our first Champion-level …
Tidings