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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
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Local Lunch: New England Cafeterias Embrace Gulf of Maine Seafood
Institutions are catering more and more to customers demanding local food. Diners at these institutions are asking pointed questions like, “Is this good for me?” …
Perspectives | 3 min Read
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Pershing Paper Gets National Attention
In October, GMRI Chief Scientific Officer Andy Pershing and his colleagues were published in perhaps the most prominent scientific journal in America – Science magazine. …
Announcements | 2 min Read
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Exploring Electronic Monitoring for New England Groundfish Fishery
One of the most pressing challenges for New England’s groundfish fleet is the issue of at-sea monitoring. Federal regulations require onboard human observers to verify …
Announcements | 2 min Read
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NASA Grant Provides $6.5 Million for Science Literacy
In the fall of 2015, NASA committed $6.5 million — the largest grant in our organization’s history — to GMRI and a set of significant …
Announcements | 2 min Read
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Gulf of Maine Research Institute lands $6.5 million NASA grant
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