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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Bluefin Tuna

  Dr. Walt Golet studies the populations and life histories of many species of fish, but if you ask him, he'll tell you bluefin tuna are …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Anadromous Fish

  The alewife run is one of the Gulf of Maine’s most awe-inspiring seasonal events. Every year, our rivers pulse and shimmer from bank to bank …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Ecosystem Modeling

  Technology has transformed nearly every workplace in the country over the last 30 years. Research labs are no exception, as modern computing has made significant …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Otoliths

  In this installment of Gulf of Maine, Explained, Fisheries Ecologist Dr. Lisa Kerr explains the importance of otoliths, and how she uses them in her …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Fisheries Acoustics

  In the vast depths of the Gulf of Maine, concentrated patches of organisms punctuate long empty stretches. This can create some challenges for scientists who …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Sea Level Rise

  The Gulf of Maine occupies only a small corner of the global ocean, but it is a microcosm for changes, challenges, and opportunities arising around …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: The Warming Gulf of Maine

  What was once a startling observation among our team of ecosystem modelers is now common knowledge: over the course of a decade, the Gulf of …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Eating Sustainably

  Eating sustainably can feel difficult — especially when it comes to seafood. Every day, consumers face tough choices in the grocery store and at their …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Electronic Monitoring

  In this video, Technical Programs Manager Mark Hager introduces and explains electronic monitoring — a system of cameras and computers mounted onboard fishing vessels. This …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Trawling

  While many of us enjoy fresh local seafood, we don’t often get to see how that fish is harvested. Trawling is one of the most …

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