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Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Restaurant
The cold, clean waters of the Gulf of Maine produce some of the best seafood in the world. Fine dining restaurants like Portland's own Five …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine | 1 min Read
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Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Lobsterman
To Maine lobsterman Brian Tripp, the Gulf of Maine is deeply important. It provides income for his family, sustains his community, and sparks his curiosity.
Voices of the Gulf of Maine | 1 min Read
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GMRI Scientists Predict Early Lobster Season
In February, our research team released their second annual lobster forecast. This forecast predicts the timing of when lobsters will move inshore from deeper waters …
Tidings | 1 min Read
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Community Gathers to Celebrate Gulf of Maine Seafood
In early April, our lab filled to capacity once again for our third annual Seafood Celebration. Attendees enjoyed Gulf of Maine seafood prepared by some …
Tidings | 1 min Read
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Maine Teacher Reflects on Vital Signs Experience
Messalonskee Middle School teacher Amanda Ripa recently led an invasive species investigation with her students. Below, she reflects on her experience using Vital Signs — …
Tidings | 1 min Read
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Hands-On Science Reaches 100,000 Students
Our Education team has achieved an extraordinary milestone for science literacy in Maine. After a decade of welcoming 5th and 6th graders into our lab, …
Tidings | 1 min Read
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Jonah Crab Success Story
Early last month, commercial fishermen, industry leaders, fishery managers, and scientists celebrated the success of a unique collaboration. Together, the group advocated for the management …
Tidings | 1 min Read
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At college campuses, it’s Sustainable Seafood 101 - The Boston Globe
Press Clips | Boston Globe
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GMRI Celebrates 100,000th LabVenture! Student
On a chilly February morning, LabVenture! celebrated its 100,000th child served — a major milestone for science literacy in Maine. For over a decade, students …
Announcements | 1 min Read
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Searching for Shrimp: A New Acoustic Study at GMRI
Some of the most important creatures in the Gulf of Maine are also among the smallest. Species such as herring and northern shrimp are near …
Perspectives | 3 min Read