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• Marine Heatwaves 101

  Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

  Explainers | 9 min Read

• Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) 101

  This 101 explainer breaks down what the AMOC is, how it influences climate, what scientists are observing now, and what a changing AMOC could mean …

  Explainers | 4 min Read

• Fisheries 101

  Fisheries are the backbone of our state's economy and cultural heritage, but these systems are complex, and managing them even more so. Read on for …

  Explainers | 6 min Read

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• Carbon Sequestration 101

  Earth's natural carbon sinks have already absorbed about half of all the CO₂ humans have ever emitted—but how does it actually work? Get the essentials …

  Explainers | 5 min Read

• Aquaculture 101

  Aquaculture is quickly gaining popularity in our region, so we created a brief overview for you about what aquaculture is and its role in the …

  Explainers | 7 min Read

• Coastal Storms 101

  Learn about the forces behind coastal storms, their unique impacts on the Gulf of Maine, and how communities are working to adapt.

  Explainers | 9 min Read