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• Improving Climate-Readiness of US Fisheries

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded the Gulf of Maine Research Institute $1.1 million to investigate impacts of climate change on groundfish. …

  Announcements | 2 min Read

• Aquaculture Impact

  As part of our new strategic plan, aquaculture has emerged as an opportunity for us to accelerate the growth of a diverse seafood economy. Our …

  Announcements | 2 min Read

• Preparing for Sea Level Rise

  The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly visible in our state and across the nation. You've probably noticed more frequent news coverage of intense …

  Perspectives | 1 min Read

• A Year of Seafood Impact

  Sustainable Seafood. Years ago, those words were considered a passing fad. Today, they are a business imperative. Successful seafood businesses depend on healthy fisheries and …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• Electronic Monitoring Shows Promise

  It’s easy to imagine fishing as a Wild West landscape, with fishermen heading out to sea, catching as many fish as they can, and selling …

  None | 2 min Read

• Japan Meets Maine in New Sashimi Project

  Last year, we introduced a new initiative to build local markets for sashimi-grade Gulf of Maine Seafood. In 2017, we made new progress on this …

  Announcements | 2 min Read

• Recognizing Top Teachers

  We are connected to so many amazing educators doing great work around the state, and we love recognizing them when we get the chance. This …

  Announcements | 1 min Read

• Establishing Regional Teacher Communities

  For over a decade, our education team has served the students of Maine. During that time, we've learned that one of the best ways to …

  Announcements | 2 min Read

• New LabVenture on the Horizon

  On a chilly fall morning in 2015, CEO and President Don Perkins took to a press conference podium to announce the largest grant in our …

  Announcements | 4 min Read

• New Nets Show Progress

  For years, Research Scientist Dr. Steve Eayrs has worked to design and build fishing gear that helps fishermen and benefits the environment.

  Perspectives | 2 min Read