Collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges

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We envision a future in which the ecosystem, economy, and communities of the Gulf of Maine region thrive amid rapid change. To realize that vision, we must solve some of the most pressing ocean challenges of our time:

Climate Change

Violent storms, increased flooding, shifting fisheries, and other climate impacts disrupt our way of life and threaten future generations.

Climate Change

Violent storms, increased flooding, shifting fisheries, and other climate impacts disrupt our way of life and threaten future generations.

Ecosystem Health

Humans are part of the ecosystem. To ensure a thriving future, we must better understand and protect the natural environment.

Ecosystem Health

Humans are part of the ecosystem. To ensure a thriving future, we must better understand and protect the natural environment.

Seafood Sustainability

As historical fisheries change, so too must our approach to researching, managing, and even shopping for local seafood.

Seafood Sustainability

As historical fisheries change, so too must our approach to researching, managing, and even shopping for local seafood.

Marine Economy Growth

From good jobs on the water to good food on our plates — our future depends on both heritage and emerging industries in this key economic sector.

Marine Economy Growth

From good jobs on the water to good food on our plates — our future depends on both heritage and emerging industries in this key economic sector.

We've launched four strategic initiatives to create science-based, community-driven solutions alongside our partners.

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The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is an independent, objective, non-partisan marine research institute headquartered in Portland, Maine and working across the globe.

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