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.

Coastal Flooding Meetups

As a coastal community, we need to understand the increasing impacts of flooding from sea level rise and coastal storms. That’s where you come in!
Climate Migration Speaker Series

According to the World Bank, by 2050, climate change could force the displacement and relocation of more than 200 million people. Designed in collaboration with …
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 …
Local Seafood Student Ambassadors

In the 2021–22 school year, GMRI is partnering with students from five colleges and universities across New England to boost local seafood consumption in their …
South Portland Pier Aquaculture and Fishing Needs Assessment

In 2017, GMRI’s Aquaculture Program partnered with the City of South Portland and GEI Consultants to develop a Master Plan or long-term vision for the …
Spring Learning Theme: Vernal Pools

This spring we are highlighting a variety of pathways for youth to engage with vernal pools, in schools, in communities, and beyond and we are …
Oceans of Possibilities 2022

Each year, libraries across the country select a shared theme for their summer reading and program activities. GMRI and Learning Ecosystems Northeast were thrilled to …
Access and Adaptation in Maine's Marine Fisheries

Climate-driven shifts in species distributions along the Northeast Shelf are increasingly impacting marine fisheries. Enabling Maine’s fishing industry to capitalize on opportunities created by emerging …
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 …
Functional Trait Changes in the Northwest Atlantic Fish Community

Climate change impacts on individual species are well documented, yet few studies have sought to understand how species-level changes scale up to create changes in …
Electronic Monitoring (EM)

In an attempt to reduce the expense of at-sea monitoring, we are working with managers and fishermen to develop cost-effective alternatives. Electronic monitoring (EM) offers …
Learning Ecosystems Northeast (LENE)

To tackle ever evolving climate challenges, it's critical that everywhere youth go in their community – from the classroom, to the library, to parks, and …