Projects

We advance our mission across all our commitments through a variety of projects designed to serve and support our stakeholders. Search and explore hundreds of projects to learn more about our on-the-ground impacts in the Gulf of Maine and beyond.

Business Climate Action Program

The Business Climate Action Program (BCAP) works with small and medium enterprises to identify industry- and location-specific risks of climate change. We collaboratively develop strategies …
Community Science Program

We collaboratively grow community science practices while bringing depth to our community connections. We do this by building deep connections with marginalized communities while leveraging …
NSF Seafood Engine

Over the next decade, the NSF Seafood Engine aims to increase the volume, quality, and value of regional seafood, strengthen the prosperity of coastal communities, …
Mussel Bed Mapping

Mussel beds are inching towards more subtidal zones, and are becoming harder to spot. During extreme low tides, you might be able to get a …
Connected Learning Ecosystems (CLEs)

Across our education efforts we support educators with professional learning opportunities that help them engage students in authentic science learning experiences. Workshops introduce educators to …
Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested®

The Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested® label is a promise that seafood hails from the clean, cool waters of the Gulf of Maine and the …
With a Little Kelp from our Friends!

Led by Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, GMRI and partners aim to increase the use of seaweed aquaculture resources in Maine K-12 classrooms. This project provides …
Findings from the Field

A unique opportunity for students to engage in critical elements of the scientific process: the writing, peer review, and publication of results.
Coastal Flooding Community Science

Our coastal flooding project provides local residents with guidance on how to contribute observations that will help pinpoint high-risk flooding areas in our communities. Community …
Gulf of Maine Tastemakers Awards

Our Gulf of Maine Tastemakers program recognizes the businesses and institutions shaping the future of local seafood each year with annual awards. We’re proud to …
Sustainable Seafood Program

We work with industry leaders across the supply chain to build market demand and empower consumers to find and buy Gulf of Maine seafood. We …
Reducing Cod Bycatch with the ULOT Net

With the help of local fishermen, we developed a new trawling net called the ultra-low-opening trawl (ULOT) which simultaneously avoids catching cod and haddock without …