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Annual Report 2020
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Annual Report 2021
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Reports & Financials
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New Report Evaluates Aquaculture Workforce Needs and Education Opportunities
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2021 was the Gulf of Maine’s warmest year on record, scientists report
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Changing climate to put further pressure on New England, federal report predicts
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GMRI Scientist Selected to Lead National Climate Assessment Oceans Chapter
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Wind Rose Society
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2020 LabVenture Annual Impact Report
Whether face-to-face or online, over the course of the 2019-2020 school year we engaged students in deep and authentic scientific inquiry to uncover new knowledge …
Announcements
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2020–2021 Home Delivery Impact Report
In this impact report, we are delighted to reflect on a full year of remote learning through Home Delivery, with overviews of each offering and …
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New Report Highlights Aquaculture Workforce Need
Maine's aquaculture industry is growing. Our new report highlights projected workforce needs and identifies opportunities to meet them.
Tidings
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Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium Report
After the success of the Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium in November 2019, the symposium leaders collaborated on a Climate Outlook and Action report …
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2021 Gulf of Maine Ventures Impact Report
It’s been a busy year for our Gulf of Maine Ventures team, as we’ve been working to deepen our institutional partnerships, build our brand, raise …
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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 …
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Outside the Lab with GMRI Researchers
2017 was a busy year for the Research team, both inside and outside the lab. On top of all the modeling, dissections, otolith milling, fishing …
Announcements
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Our Role in the National Climate Assessment
In November, the federal government published the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA). Mandated by Congress starting in 1990, the NCA assesses climate change impacts across …
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Reports
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2018 Annual Report
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2017 Annual Report
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2016 Annual Report
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2019 Annual Report
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2020 Annual Report Looping Video 01
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TEST Annual Report hero video
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2021 Annual Report Looping Video 01
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Annual Report Looping Video 02
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Oceans of Possibilities
Each year, libraries across the country select a shared theme for their summer reading and program activities. GMRI and Learning Ecosystems Northeast is thrilled to …
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Scallop Aquaculture Initiative
In January 2021, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, the University of Maine, and Coastal Enterprises, Inc. convened to form the Scallop Aquaculture Initiative (SAI), …
Strategic Initiatives
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Maine Farmed Shellfish Market Analysis
Our project produced a data-driven, quantitative market assessment that informs industry leaders and business owners about the potential scale and scope of markets for farmed …
Community
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Economic Analysis of Max Retention Electronic Monitoring
Initially proposed as a cost-effective and comprehensive electronic monitoring program, the goal of the MREM program is to improve economic performance by fleets while simultaneously …
Science
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Monitoring Pollution with Mussels
To construct more complete maps of human-associated nitrogen loading to our marine ecosystems, we measure nitrogen stable isotopes in mussels from numerous coastal sites. This …
Science
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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 …
Community
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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 …
Community
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NASA Citizen Science Community Workshops
We host the NASA Citizen Science Community Workshop each year at GMRI. This workshop connects NASA scientists and project leaders with community who are engaged …
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Annual Report 2020
Annual Report 2021
Reports & Financials
New Report Evaluates Aquaculture Workforce Needs and Education Opportunities
2021 was the Gulf of Maine’s warmest year on record, scientists report
Changing climate to put further pressure on New England, federal report predicts
GMRI Scientist Selected to Lead National Climate Assessment Oceans Chapter
Wind Rose Society
Stories
View all Stories
2020 LabVenture Annual Impact Report
Whether face-to-face or online, over the course of the 2019-2020 school year we engaged students in deep and authentic scientific inquiry to uncover new knowledge …
Announcements
2020–2021 Home Delivery Impact Report
In this impact report, we are delighted to reflect on a full year of remote learning through Home Delivery, with overviews of each offering and …
Announcements
New Report Highlights Aquaculture Workforce Need
Maine's aquaculture industry is growing. Our new report highlights projected workforce needs and identifies opportunities to meet them.
Tidings
Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium Report
After the success of the Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium in November 2019, the symposium leaders collaborated on a Climate Outlook and Action report …
Announcements
2021 Gulf of Maine Ventures Impact Report
It’s been a busy year for our Gulf of Maine Ventures team, as we’ve been working to deepen our institutional partnerships, build our brand, raise …
Announcements
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
Outside the Lab with GMRI Researchers
2017 was a busy year for the Research team, both inside and outside the lab. On top of all the modeling, dissections, otolith milling, fishing …
Announcements
Our Role in the National Climate Assessment
In November, the federal government published the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA). Mandated by Congress starting in 1990, the NCA assesses climate change impacts across …
Tidings
Reports
View all Reports2018 Annual Report
Download the PDF2017 Annual Report
Download the PDF2016 Annual Report
Download the PDF2019 Annual Report
Download the PDF2020 Annual Report Looping Video 01
Download the PDFTEST Annual Report hero video
Download the PDF2021 Annual Report Looping Video 01
Download the PDFAnnual Report Looping Video 02
Download the PDFProjects
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Oceans of Possibilities
Each year, libraries across the country select a shared theme for their summer reading and program activities. GMRI and Learning Ecosystems Northeast is thrilled to …
Scallop Aquaculture Initiative
In January 2021, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, the University of Maine, and Coastal Enterprises, Inc. convened to form the Scallop Aquaculture Initiative (SAI), …
Strategic Initiatives
Maine Farmed Shellfish Market Analysis
Our project produced a data-driven, quantitative market assessment that informs industry leaders and business owners about the potential scale and scope of markets for farmed …
Community
Economic Analysis of Max Retention Electronic Monitoring
Initially proposed as a cost-effective and comprehensive electronic monitoring program, the goal of the MREM program is to improve economic performance by fleets while simultaneously …
Science
Monitoring Pollution with Mussels
To construct more complete maps of human-associated nitrogen loading to our marine ecosystems, we measure nitrogen stable isotopes in mussels from numerous coastal sites. This …
Science
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 …
Community
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 …
Community
NASA Citizen Science Community Workshops
We host the NASA Citizen Science Community Workshop each year at GMRI. This workshop connects NASA scientists and project leaders with community who are engaged …
Education
