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GMRI Launches Educational Program Exploring Sea Level Rise Impacts In Maine Jul 26, 2017 In August, GMRI will launch an educational program for the general public that addresses sea level rise in coastal Maine communities... |
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NOAA Hosts Fisheries Community Resiliency Workshop Jul 26, 2017 Last month NOAA’s Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office and Northeast Fisheries Science Center convened a group of community leaders,... |
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New Projects Aim to Improve Stock Assessments Jun 19, 2017 In 2015, GMRI convened a series of meetings of commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and policy representatives from across... |
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Another Cod Spawning Ground Confirmed Through Acoustic and Trawl Surveys Jun 19, 2017 During the winter of 2015/2016, GMRI scientists collaborated with industry to study a population of cod that spawn during the late fall/... |
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Atlantic Halibut Availability and Market Influenced by Proactive Fisheries Management May 10, 2017 Atlantic halibut are delicious to eat. Prepared properly, the white meat is tender, flakey, and somewhat sweet - a favorite among many... |
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Fair Trade Certification Reaches North Atlantic Sea Scallop Industry May 10, 2017 This year, Fair Trade Certified TM Atlantic sea scallops will become available for the first time. Fair Trade certification may be familiar... |
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Hannaford Spotlights Local Seafood at Stores Apr 12, 2017 Local signage has become a visible part of any visit to a Hannaford store. The Local label in Hannaford stores provides unique product... |
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Aquaculture Exhibits Tremendous Potential in Maine Apr 12, 2017 In the United States aquaculture is gaining increasing attention as coastal fishing communities explore opportunities to preserve their... |
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Building Markets for Sashimi-Grade Products in the Gulf of Maine Jan 12, 2017 There’s no denying the enduring popularity of sushi in the U.S. But many consumers may not know that the seafood used in sushi is seldom... |
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American Plaice now verified as Responsibly Harvested Jan 12, 2017 In December, GMRI added American plaice (or “dabs”) to its list of Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested ® species. The new verification... |
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New Type of Trawl Net Avoids Cod Nov 15, 2016 After centuries of targeting Gulf of Maine cod, groundfish fishermen are now looking for ways to avoid catching it. For many fishermen,... |
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New Report Shows Promising Results for Electronic Monitoring Pilot Nov 15, 2016 A team of staff and fishermen from GMRI, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, The Nature Conservancy, and Ecotrust Canada recently released... |
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The Power of Citizens as Scientists Jun 22, 2016 There is tremendous potential in engaging the public to help gather data for science and management. Known as citizen science, efforts to... |
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A Do-Over for Dogfish Jun 22, 2016 Dogfish, the much-maligned pillager of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, has wreaked havoc in fishermen’s nets for years. While plentiful, the... |
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Looking for Answers Jun 22, 2016 The start of another fishing year brings new challenges and more questions for New England’s groundfish fleet. As the effects of dwindling... |
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