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Observing the Ocean

The ocean is a big, ever-changing system. Fish are constantly moving around and weather conditions can change in an instant. This makes studying marine ecosystems …

Perspectives | 7 min Read

Reaching Resilience: Climate Services for Gulf of Maine Communities

What resilience looks like in Portland might be different than what it looks like in Tremont, but our Climate Center team provides cities and towns …

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Collaborative Solutions: Port Visits Support Engagement in Offshore Wind

Offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine is a complex and rapidly-changing issue. Explore our early impact on the ongoing process, providing independent, science-based …

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Searching for Clues in Salmon Scales

We spoke to GMRI Research Scientist Dr. Kathy Mills and three members of her Integrated Systems Ecology Lab to learn more about their approaches to …

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Intern Reflections: A Summer Studying Sea Level Rise

Former GMRI Climate Center intern and University of Wisconsin Atmospheric and Oceanic undergraduate Connor Steinke shares his experience studying sea level rise and Union Wharf …

Perspectives | 5 min Read

Meet the Tuna Squad

The Pelagic Fisheries Lab, led by Dr. Walt Golet, is supported by a range of talented young researchers. Hear about what got them interested in …

Perspectives | 12 min Read

Women in Climate and Fisheries: A Just Transition to a Sustainable Future

GMRI Quantitative Research Associate Carly Lovas reflects on a workshop she organized for the fifth annual Sustainable Development Goals conference in Bergen, Norway, called Women …

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Maine Islands Plan for Climate Change

In December 2022, students, teachers, and community members from North Haven and Vinalhaven took part in a community resilience training workshop developed by our Municipal …

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A Field Season in Photos

Explore our 2022 Field Season with a selection of our favorite photos from throughout the year. Whether tagging blue sharks offshore, seining the beaches of …

Perspectives | 2 min Read

MREP Makes Nationwide Return in 2022

The Marine Resource Education Program (MREP), a workshop series designed by fishermen, for fishermen, returned to in-person workshops around the country for the first time …

Perspectives | 10 min Read

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