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2023 Casco Bay Ecosystem Monitoring Report
Scientists at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) are conducting long-term, nearshore monitoring to learn about the pace and direction of changes in our …
Reports
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Maine-Grown Kelp: Opportunity & Impact
In the United States, the Gulf of Maine is the only region where fresh kelp is produced and sold at scale. We checked in with …
Perspectives
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The Power of Modeling
We use models as a powerful tool to help us understand and answer complex questions about the Gulf of Maine's ecosystems and climate. The information …
Perspectives
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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.
Tidings
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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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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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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 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
2023 Casco Bay Ecosystem Monitoring Report
Scientists at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) are conducting long-term, nearshore monitoring to learn about the pace and direction of changes in our …
Reports
Maine-Grown Kelp: Opportunity & Impact
In the United States, the Gulf of Maine is the only region where fresh kelp is produced and sold at scale. We checked in with …
Perspectives
The Power of Modeling
We use models as a powerful tool to help us understand and answer complex questions about the Gulf of Maine's ecosystems and climate. The information …
Perspectives
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
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
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 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