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• Maine’s groundfishing industry is in decline. Saving it is complicated.

  Dozens of fishermen have left the industry after years of struggling to make a living.

  Press Clips | Press Herald

• 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 | 4 min Read

• Sea State Recap: The Thriving Blue Economy

  In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we delved into the complexities and opportunities of our …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• 2024 Gulf of Maine Ventures Impact Report

  Our Gulf of Maine Ventures program connects early-stage blue economy companies with the resources and networks they need to scale and succeed. Read on for …

  Reports | 3 min Read

• 2024 Gulf of Maine Warming Update

  Over the past decade, our scientists have led a body of research that highlights the rapid pace of warming in the Gulf of Maine. To …

  Reports | 11 min Read

• 2024 Casco Bay Ecosystem Monitoring Report

  Over the last several decades, we've seen dramatic ecosystem changes in the Gulf of Maine. We've observed population spikes and declines, habitat loss and recovery, …

  Reports | 13 min Read

• Introducing our Climate Financing Program

  Our Climate Financing Program is designed to help communities overcome the financial barriers to climate action. Whether supporting disaster recovery or enabling proactive investments in …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Fall 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 | 6 min Read

• Community Science 2024 Wrapped

  We invite you to celebrate the efforts of community scientists, including thousands of students, across the Northeast as we reflect on their contributions in 2024.

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• One Year of Gulf of Maine Tastemakers

  Last year we launched the Gulf of Maine Tastemakers program, in an effort to inspire and support regional retailers, restaurants, and institutions in sourcing at …

  Perspectives | 5 min Read