The Gulf of Maine Research Institute uses cutting-edge research methods to understand fish, habitat, ecosystem functions, and human impacts in the Gulf of Maine and its watershed. Our research team combines the latest innovative thinking in ecology, oceanography, systems modeling, resource economics, and gear technology to address critical information gaps. We are highly collaborative, working with the fishing community, other scientists, and government agencies to enable informed decisions about stewardship and use of the Gulf of Maine. Our science team also consults with other regions on ecosystem research, maximizing our contribution to understanding the worlds ecosystems and enabling solutions for the 21st century.