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• A Summer of Sampling: Reflections From the Field

  Each summer, research associate Adam Baukus (pictured) helps lead a team of interns out on the water. Together, they collect samples for our long-term monitoring …

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• Seafood Team Hosts Dogfish Tasting Event

  Earlier this summer, Boston-area seafood vendors and buyers gathered on the campus of UMass Boston for a special dogfish showcase event. Together with Cape Cod …

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• Boston Seafood Industry Gathers at Trawl to Table

  In June, our seafood team hosted a Trawl to Table event in Boston. Fishermen, chefs, school foodservice directors, seafood processors, and researchers gathered at No …

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• Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Educator

  Teachers have a truly powerful role in inspiring our next generation of scientists, leaders, and environmental stewards. We would not have the impact we do …

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 — …

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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, …

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