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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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

• Bluefin Blitz

  Each summer, things get pretty fishy around our lab when it's time for the Sturdivant Island Tuna Tournament. Our researchers partner with fishermen to collect …

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• Outside the Lab with GMRI Researchers

  2017 was a busy year for the Research team, both inside and outside the lab. On top of all the modeling, dissections, otolith milling, fishing …

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• Marine Resource Education Program Goes West

  In August of 2016, the Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) team hosted their first fisheries science workshop on the West Coast.

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• Scientists, Anglers Partner to Research Striped Bass

  This year, our Research team recruited anglers, fishing guides, and captains to participate in this study. In 2016, 44 of these citizen scientists helped compile …

  Announcements | 3 min Read

• Seafood Team Extends Reach in Boston

  In their efforts to build demand for responsibly harvested seafood from the Gulf of Maine, our Seafood team works throughout the bioregion. They work with …

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