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2020 LabVenture Annual Impact Report
Whether face-to-face or online, over the course of the 2019-2020 school year we engaged students in deep and authentic scientific inquiry to uncover new knowledge …
Announcements | 9 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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Ocean Warming and Climate Leadership
2018 was another warm year for the Gulf of Maine. Our scientists contributed to the foremost national conversation about warming and how it affects our …
Announcements | 5 min Read
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Four Favorites From 2020
Despite the challenges brought on throughout the last year, we're looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2020. These selected stories feature staff …
Announcements | 4 min Read
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Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium Report
After the success of the Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium in November 2019, the symposium leaders collaborated on a Climate Outlook and Action report …
Announcements | 3 min Read
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The Merlin: Updates to our New Research Vessel
What began as a harpoon tuna fishing vessel, generously donated to GMRI by David Linney and the Linney family, is now a state of the …
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Virtual Experience for Undergraduates
While the outbreak of COVID-19 has led many REU programs to cancel their summer plans, we have chosen to move forward with our program virtually, …
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Education Team Introduces Home Delivery
This spring, our Education team introduced Home Delivery, a menu of online learning experiences adapted from our existing education programs.
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Community Plans for Gulf of Maine 2050
In November, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, along with the Gulf of Maine Council, the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, and a host of regional …
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New Climate Center Announced
In September, we announced the launch of a new interdisciplinary center focused on solutions to local, regional, and global challenges related to ocean warming.
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New: Gulf of Maine Ventures
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is establishing Gulf of Maine Ventures — a portfolio of mission-based for-profit ventures. The Portland-based marine nonprofit, which remains …
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An Update for Sea State
Last summer, we relaunched Sea State, our series featuring expert speakers on topics central to the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and economy.
Announcements | 2 min Read
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Modeling Change: A LabVenture Experience for Adults
Over the last decade, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute's LabVenture program has provided hands-on science learning to over 150,000 Maine middle schoolers. During that …
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