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Snap-a-Striper
Striped bass catches have declined dramatically in recent years — with landings down by 90%, according to some estimates — leaving both scientists and fishermen …
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Fisheries Strategies for Changing Oceans and Resilient Ecosystems by 2030 (FishSCORE2030)
This program is building a global network of scientists, fishing sector members, practitioners, and policy experts that aims to co-develop approaches to sustain marine fisheries, …
Science
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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.
Science
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Climate Planning for the Private Sector
We work with businesses to increase operational resilience, decrease Greenhouse Gas emissions, and mobilize finance to ensure the region’s coastal businesses can continue to thrive …
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The FishSCORE2030 Network
The FishSCORE2030 Network is a forum for information exchange about climate-resilient fisheries strategies.
Science
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A Northeast Safe and Thriving for All (NEST)
This project aims to mainstream migration considerations into broader climate planning efforts, while looking into how governance, community values and attributes, and more affect the …
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Planning for Change
Download reports and explore different actions and strategies across multiple scales for fishing communities to consider in their adaptation planning.
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Marine Resource Education Program Goes West
In August of 2016, the Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) team hosted their first fisheries science workshop on the West Coast.
Announcements
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Modeling Future Fisheries
A new research project led by Dr. Lisa Kerr aims to connect climate, fish, and fisheries models to help fisheries managers make climate-informed decisions.
Tidings
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Sea State Recap: The Thriving Blue Economy
In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we delved into the complexities and opportunities of our …
Perspectives
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![Two anglers hold up a large striped bass for the camera on a sunny day in a boat.]()
Scientists, Anglers Partner to Research Striped Bass
This year, our Research team recruited anglers, fishing guides, and captains to participate in this study. In 2016, 44 of these citizen scientists helped compile …
Announcements
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Advancing Aquaculture: Our Role in an Emerging Industry
In recent years, GMRI has begun a new aquaculture program, focused on growing this emerging industry in the Gulf of Maine. Below, President & CEO …
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Building a Healthy Blue Economy Workforce
A vital workforce is central to a thriving blue economy. By equipping more people with the necessary skills to enter and succeed in that workforce, …
Perspectives
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Collaborations Fuel Aquaculture Progress
With support from a wide network of collaborators, our Aquaculture team advanced three important projects this year, including a workforce development strategy, an entrepreneur development …
Perspectives
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Updates on Aquaculture
2018 was a year of partnerships, progress, and growth for our aquaculture team. We took on local infrastructure projects, state-level growth initiatives, and workforce development …
Perspectives
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Snap-a-Striper
Striped bass catches have declined dramatically in recent years — with landings down by 90%, according to some estimates — leaving both scientists and fishermen …
Science
Fisheries Strategies for Changing Oceans and Resilient Ecosystems by 2030 (FishSCORE2030)
This program is building a global network of scientists, fishing sector members, practitioners, and policy experts that aims to co-develop approaches to sustain marine fisheries, …
Science
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.
Science
Climate Planning for the Private Sector
We work with businesses to increase operational resilience, decrease Greenhouse Gas emissions, and mobilize finance to ensure the region’s coastal businesses can continue to thrive …
The FishSCORE2030 Network
The FishSCORE2030 Network is a forum for information exchange about climate-resilient fisheries strategies.
Science
A Northeast Safe and Thriving for All (NEST)
This project aims to mainstream migration considerations into broader climate planning efforts, while looking into how governance, community values and attributes, and more affect the …
Planning for Change
Download reports and explore different actions and strategies across multiple scales for fishing communities to consider in their adaptation planning.
Science
Stories
View all Stories
Marine Resource Education Program Goes West
In August of 2016, the Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) team hosted their first fisheries science workshop on the West Coast.
Announcements
Modeling Future Fisheries
A new research project led by Dr. Lisa Kerr aims to connect climate, fish, and fisheries models to help fisheries managers make climate-informed decisions.
Tidings
Sea State Recap: The Thriving Blue Economy
In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we delved into the complexities and opportunities of our …
Perspectives
Scientists, Anglers Partner to Research Striped Bass
This year, our Research team recruited anglers, fishing guides, and captains to participate in this study. In 2016, 44 of these citizen scientists helped compile …
Announcements
Advancing Aquaculture: Our Role in an Emerging Industry
In recent years, GMRI has begun a new aquaculture program, focused on growing this emerging industry in the Gulf of Maine. Below, President & CEO …
Perspectives
Building a Healthy Blue Economy Workforce
A vital workforce is central to a thriving blue economy. By equipping more people with the necessary skills to enter and succeed in that workforce, …
Perspectives
Collaborations Fuel Aquaculture Progress
With support from a wide network of collaborators, our Aquaculture team advanced three important projects this year, including a workforce development strategy, an entrepreneur development …
Perspectives
Updates on Aquaculture
2018 was a year of partnerships, progress, and growth for our aquaculture team. We took on local infrastructure projects, state-level growth initiatives, and workforce development …
Perspectives
