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• 20 Years on the Waterfront: Reflecting & Looking Ahead

  Celebrating our collective journey toward a thriving future

  Perspectives | 10 min Read

• Your Guide To Local Seafood

  Explore the map of regional restaurants and retailers that are part of our Gulf of Maine Tastemakers program and are committed to sourcing at least …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• Marine Heatwaves 101

  Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

  Perspectives | 9 min Read

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• Your Favorite Stories from 2025

  Take a look back at some of our most-read stories in 2025.

  Perspectives | 7 min Read

• First public electric boat charger installed in Portland

  Supporters hope the fast charger can help accelerate the transition away from fossil fuel engine in some of Maine's marine industries.

  Press Clips | Maine Public

• Portland stands out as a climate-ready community | Opinion

  The city is meeting the moment head-on with practical solutions. Its actions should serve as a blueprint for others.

  Press Clips | The Portland Press Herald

• 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 | 7 min Read

• Researchers in Halifax to discuss solutions for a safer ocean

  Janet Duffy-Anderson with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute is attending the Ocean Frontier 2025 conference in Halifax. Watch her interview with Tom Murphy.

  Press Clips | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

• Demystifying the Blue Economy

  The blue economy is a hot topic these days, but the meaning behind the term isn't always clear. In this blog, we break down what …

  Perspectives | 5 min Read

• Fisheries 101

  Fisheries are the backbone of our state's economy and cultural heritage, but these systems are complex, and managing them even more so. Read on for …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• Meet Redwing, the torpedo-shaped robot testing the limits of ocean observation - The Boston Globe

  An autonomous ocean robot, launched from Woods Hole, is attempting to complete a first-ever trip around the world.

  Press Clips | BostonGlobe.com

• Sea State Recap: Building Climate Ready Communities

  In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we hosted a timely conversation around supporting Maine communities …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• While Students Recharge, Educators Level Up: Summer STEM Learning

  Each summer, our education team leads professional development opportunities for teachers, librarians, and community educators across Maine and New England. Read on to hear from …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read