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• 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

• Your Favorite Stories from 2025

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

  Perspectives | 7 min Read

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• 2025 Gulf of Maine Temperature Report

  Over the past decade, our scientists have led a body of research that highlights temperatures in the Gulf of Maine. To keep you informed, we …

  Reports | 15 min Read

• Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) 101

  This 101 explainer breaks down what the AMOC is, how it influences climate, what scientists are observing now, and what a changing AMOC could mean …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• 2025 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 | 17 min Read

• Sea State Recap: Developing the Blue Economy and Supporting Working Waterfronts

  At our latest Sea State Seminar, we turned our attention to the people and places that keep Maine’s coastal economies alive. Framed by the theme …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• 2025 Research Progress Update

  Each year, to keep you updated on our research team's progress, we develop an update showcasing some of our lab's achievements. More broadly, this update …

  Reports | 7 min Read

• Sea State Recap: Adapting Fisheries & Seafood

  In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we hosted a conversation about how collaboration and shared …

  Perspectives | 5 min Read

• Community Science Wrapped 2025

  Understanding how climate change is reshaping the Gulf of Maine, and New England at large, depends on steady, long-term observations — the kinds that reveal …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• How fisheries in Maine are restructuring amid a warming waters

  Meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski is speaking to Jonathan Labaree to learn how collaboration is the backbone of industry.

  Press Clips | WMTW

• 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