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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Causes & Impacts of Rapid Warming
In this Gulf of Maine, Explained video, GMRI Climate Center Director Dr. Dave Reidmiller explains why the Gulf of Maine is warming faster than most …
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Sustainable Seafood
In this Gulf of Maine, Explained video, GMRI Sustainable Seafood Director Kyle Foley highlights the abundance of delicious seafood from the Gulf of Maine, outlines …
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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