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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 …

  Explainers | 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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• NSF Names, Funds 12 New University-Led Regional Innovation Engines

  NSF has made another round of Regional Innovation Engines awards to 12 multi-partner teams across 20 states. Most of the teams are led by a …

  Press Clips | Forbes

• NSF awards $15M to launch New England Seafood Engine

  A new federally backed initiative aimed at strengthening the U.S. seafood industry is bringing $15 million to New England, with commercial fishermen expected to play …

  Press Clips | National Fishermen

• Gulf of Maine Temperature Report: Spring 2026

  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 | 12 min Read

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  The Ocean Is Changing. Fisheries Around the World Can Face It Together.

  Climate change is reshaping fisheries around the world, and the knowledge being generated in response, from the Gulf of Maine to the Mediterranean to the …

  Perspectives | 9 min Read

• Volunteers are mapping Maine's missing mussels

  A community science effort led by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute is mapping mussel beds with the help of this weekend's extremely low tide.

  Press Clips | Maine Public

• Mussel beds are disappearing, and Maine scientists search tidal flats for clues

  The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is surveying former blue mussel hotspots to learn whether warming waters and invasive species are pushing them to deeper …

  Press Clips | NEWS CENTER Maine

• From Apprentice to Manager and Mentor: Kat Lipp’s Full-Circle Journey in Maine Aquaculture

  “I’ve always been drawn to water.”It’s not a statement you might immediately associate with someone who grew up just outside of Cleveland, but for Mere …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• One solution for Maine's struggling fishing industry? Give fillets away for free

  Surging food costs and fuel prices are pummeling Maine's struggling groundfishing industry. But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflation worsens, …

  Press Clips | kpbs

• Mapping Community Knowledge: How the Gulf of Maine Research Institute Uses Story Maps

  When climate data gets dense and technical, it can feel inaccessible to the communities who need it most.

  Press Clips | Geo Week News

• Exploring the Gulf of Maine — A Closer Look At Local Species

  The Gulf of Maine is full of all kinds of marine life. Some are familiar favorites like tuna and oysters, while others are lesser-known but …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read