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.

Marine Resource Education Program

MREP empowers fishermen with better understanding of how, when, and where to engage effectively in fishery management with workshops guided by local industry members several …
Maine Aquaculture Workforce Development Strategy

In Maine’s aquaculture industry the workforce shortage has been an obstacle to growth for many businesses. This in-depth analysis aims to help determine the current …
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 …
Understanding Interactions: Gulf of Maine Fisheries and Offshore Wind

We aim to better understand how fishing activities will interact with floating offshore wind, and explore approaches for these industries to coexist alongside each other.
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 …
Offshore Wind Program

Our offshore wind program will provide interested stakeholders with the best available information about the risks, opportunities, and uncertainties associated with offshore wind development.
Baseline Monitoring in the Research Array

We will collaborate with other state researchers to monitor the baseline pelagic ecosystem within the Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Research Array (Research Array). We …
Expert Advice for Sustainable Offshore Wind Development

GMRI staff and researchers hold expertise on relevant fisheries and marine topics to inform the responsible and sustainable development of offshore wind in the Gulf …
South Portland Sea-to-School

We are partnered with the South Portland School Nutrition Program and the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to establish a model for a comprehensive sea-to-school program …
Sea to School

One of our sustainable seafood team’s goals is to increase the amount of local seafood served in public school cafeterias across New England. This work …
Advancing Aquaculture

We are working collaboratively with industry leaders, farmers, researchers, the business community, and other nonprofits to identify and pursue opportunities to expand aquaculture production. Together, …
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 …