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• Tremont's Quest for Resilience in a Changing Climate

  Read on to learn more about what it takes to ensure coastal communities continue to thrive in a warmer world, and to see the role …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• Building a Healthy Blue Economy Workforce

  A vital workforce is central to a thriving blue economy. By equipping more people with the necessary skills to enter and succeed in that workforce, …

  Perspectives | 7 min Read

• Tuna School: Crash Course on a Local Delicacy

  Atlantic bluefin tuna can present some challenges for seafood consumers looking for responsibly harvested options. These highly migratory fish are a complex species to manage, …

  Perspectives | 13 min Read

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• The Next Wave of Maine’s Blue Economy

  Reflections from the 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit, and the future of Maine's blue economy.

  Perspectives | 7 min Read

• Demystifying the Blue Economy

  The blue economy is a hot topic these days, but the meaning behind the term isn't always clear. In this blog, we break down what …

  Perspectives | 5 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 …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• Sea State Recap: Building Climate Ready Communities

  In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we hosted a timely conversation around supporting Maine communities …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• While Students Recharge, Educators Level Up: Summer STEM Learning

  Each summer, our education team leads professional development opportunities for teachers, librarians, and community educators across Maine and New England. Read on to hear from …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• Sea to School: Bringing Local Seafood to New England Cafeterias

  Our seafood team is working with partners across New England to establish a comprehensive sea to school program focused on the Gulf of Maine region. …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• Carbon Sequestration 101

  One of the most powerful processes we know about, when it comes to slowing climate change, is the sequestration of carbon. Learn more about carbon …

  Perspectives | 5 min Read

• Marine Heatwaves 101

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

  Perspectives | 9 min Read

• 20 Years on the Waterfront: Reflecting & Looking Ahead

  Celebrating our collective journey toward a thriving future

  Perspectives | 10 min Read

• The Impact of Learning Ecosystems Northeast

  Learning Ecosystems Northeast (LENE) is a NASA-funded collaborative partnership with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), 4-H, Maine State Libraries, Wabanaki Youth in Science, …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read