Collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges
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We are an independent, objective nonprofit organization dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. We leverage the Gulf of Maine to test and develop solutions to ocean challenges around the world. Our interdisciplinary approach combines world-class marine research with robust community and education programming to understand how natural, social, and economic systems interact.

Our Stories
Explore the latest stories, news, and expert insights from around the Gulf of Maine.
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The Value of Community Science
We learn from experts about community science — scientific research and monitoring driven and controlled by local communities — and what makes it such an …
Perspectives
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Growing Oysters in the Gulf of Maine
In this episode of The Sounding Line, we learn about what it's like to be an oyster aquaculture farmer in Maine.
The Sounding Line
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Gulf of Maine Warming Update: 2021 the Hottest Year on Record
With an annual average sea surface temperature (SST) of 54.14 °F — more than 4 °F above normal — the Gulf of Maine experienced its …
Announcements
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Staff Perspectives: Seafood, Sustainability, and Climate Change
The word "sustainability" can mean different things to different people, depending on their varying contexts or experiences. At GMRI, we approach the concept of sustainability …
Perspectives