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Maine white fish a hit in UMF dining hall as university looks to source local
Press Clips | Portland Press Herald
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Bluefin Tuna
Dr. Walt Golet studies the populations and life histories of many species of fish, but if you ask him, he'll tell you bluefin tuna are …
Gulf of Maine, Explained | 2 min Read
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Findings From the Field Vol. 1.
Findings from the Field is science journal specifically targeted to engage Maine student researchers. Participating in Findings motivates students to engage in and communicate about …
Announcements | 3 min Read
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Relaunching LabVenture
Three years ago, a team of GMRI staff, project partners, vendors, and advisors began building an unparalleled learning experience for Maine’s middle school students, thanks …
Announcements | 5 min Read
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Understanding Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Maine are a critically important species, both biologically and commercially.
Perspectives | 3 min Read
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New Study: Warming, Conservation, and Lobsters
A 2018 study, led by scientists at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and colleagues at the University of Maine and NOAA, demonstrates how conservation …
Announcements | 3 min Read
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Updates on Aquaculture
2018 was a year of partnerships, progress, and growth for our aquaculture team. We took on local infrastructure projects, state-level growth initiatives, and workforce development …
Perspectives | 4 min Read
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Electronic Monitoring Expansion
To comply with federal regulations, fishermen in the Gulf of Maine are monitored by fisheries observers — people who ride along with fishermen to collect …
Perspectives | 3 min Read
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Building Demand for Local Seafood
The ability of coastal communities to thrive in the coming years will depend in large part on our ability to grow a diverse seafood economy. …
Perspectives | 4 min Read
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Communities Face Rising Seas
Our sea level rise program Coastal Resiliency Informed by Science and Experience (CRISE) brings local relevancy to global scientific data through local history, maps, and …
Perspectives | 3 min Read