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• 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

• Breaking Barriers at 3rd Annual Findings from the Field Symposium - NASA Science

  This year's Findings from the Field Student Research Symposium welcomed 106 students, grades four through eight, 29 educators, and 15 Subject Matter Experts, and it …

  Press Clips | NASA Science

• Findings from the Field Symposium Highlights the Power of Student Science

  On March 30, more than 100 students from across Maine and New Hampshire, gathered at Unum for the annual Findings from the Field Symposium — …

  Perspectives | 2 min Read

• Anadromous Fish 101

  Every year, millions of fish make a journey that defines one of nature’s most remarkable life cycles. Read on to learn more about anadromous fish.

  Perspectives | 5 min Read

• Warming Waters in the Gulf of Maine May Affect the Future of Lobsters - Inside Climate News

  Researchers studying the crustacean’s early life cycles find clues that can help the fishery that depends on them plan for a warmer future.

  Press Clips | Inside Climate News

• School food service workers get 'reel' about Maine fish

  Maine school food service workers learned about fish.

  Press Clips | Saco Bay News

• Fish quality hub to help fishermen boost value, compete with imports

  Regional seafood businesses are closing or struggling to keep pace with a flood of international imports, even as local fisheries remain healthy and abundant. To …

  Press Clips | National Fishermen

• Starting a Climate Committee: A Personal Guide

  In 2024, while living in Woolwich, Dave Berndtson launched the town’s first climate resilience committee. He’s now a resident of Arrowsic (and a member of …

  Perspectives | 5 min Read

• What Does Climate Readiness Look Like?

  Climate readiness looks different in every community, with each facing its own unique risks, priorities, and visions for the future. Through sustained relationships, place-based data, …

  Perspectives | 9 min Read