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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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Community Science Challenges: Fall 2022
We just wrapped up our community science challenges for the fall of 2022, where we saw 1725 students help contribute to real, ongoing research efforts. …
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The Next Wave of Maine’s Blue Economy
Reflections from the 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit, and the future of Maine's blue economy.
Perspectives
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Introducing: The Maine Aquaculturist
A new website offers Maine's growing aquaculture industry an online knowledge portal that connects resources from many organizations in one convenient hub.
Tidings
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![Employees of Bangs Island Mussels in Casco Bay work on mussel rafts on the water.]()
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 …
Explainers
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Sea State Recap: Hope and the Gulf of Maine
We recently welcomed community members, researchers, and local leaders to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) for the final installment of our winter Sea …
Perspectives
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True Fin: Serving Fish & Fishermen
We spoke with True Fin CEO Jen Levin, GMRI Chief Ventures Officer Blaine Grimes, and fisherman Joe Letourneau to learn more about how True Fin …
Perspectives
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Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Summer 2024
Over the past decade, scientists have led a body of research that highlights the rapid pace of warming in the Gulf of Maine. To help …
Reports
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2021 Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Hottest Year on Record
With an annual average sea surface temperature (SST) of 54.14 °F — more than 4 °F above normal — the Gulf of Maine experienced its …
Announcements
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Updates on Aquaculture
2018 was a year of partnerships, progress, and growth for our aquaculture team. We took on local infrastructure projects, state-level growth initiatives, and workforce development …
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
Community Science Challenges: Fall 2022
We just wrapped up our community science challenges for the fall of 2022, where we saw 1725 students help contribute to real, ongoing research efforts. …
Announcements
The Next Wave of Maine’s Blue Economy
Reflections from the 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit, and the future of Maine's blue economy.
Perspectives
Introducing: The Maine Aquaculturist
A new website offers Maine's growing aquaculture industry an online knowledge portal that connects resources from many organizations in one convenient hub.
Tidings
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 …
Explainers
Sea State Recap: Hope and the Gulf of Maine
We recently welcomed community members, researchers, and local leaders to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) for the final installment of our winter Sea …
Perspectives
True Fin: Serving Fish & Fishermen
We spoke with True Fin CEO Jen Levin, GMRI Chief Ventures Officer Blaine Grimes, and fisherman Joe Letourneau to learn more about how True Fin …
Perspectives
Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Summer 2024
Over the past decade, scientists have led a body of research that highlights the rapid pace of warming in the Gulf of Maine. To help …
Reports
2021 Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Hottest Year on Record
With an annual average sea surface temperature (SST) of 54.14 °F — more than 4 °F above normal — the Gulf of Maine experienced its …
Announcements
Updates on Aquaculture
2018 was a year of partnerships, progress, and growth for our aquaculture team. We took on local infrastructure projects, state-level growth initiatives, and workforce development …
Perspectives