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Split The Seafood Bill 2020
In support of our Culinary Partners (and ultimately our local coastal communities), we launched a campaign offering to split the cost of takeout or dine-in …
Community
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![A researcher holds up a small bivalve for the camera in a thick green glove, which has a slight curved shell with white and brown streaks.]()
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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Evaluating Age Structure, Aging Bias and Mixed Stock Composition of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna in the Northwest Atlantic
Our project sets up long-term biological sample collections to fill in life history gaps, including age structure and stock mixing. We do this by using …
Science
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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, …
Community
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Evaluating the Importance of Chub Mackerel in the Diet of Highly Migratory Species
Our project seeks to investigate the foraging ecology of marlins (blue, white, round-scale spearfish) and tunas (bigeye, yellowfin) along the East Coast to identify the …
Science
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Evaluating the Life History and Stock Structure of Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean
Yellowfin tuna are a large highly migratory species (HMS) found throughout the world's oceans and are the most targeted HMS species along the US East …
Science
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The Maine Aquaculturist
The Maine Aquaculturist, an aquaculture knowledge portal, is a comprehensive, accessible, and practical information portal that assists commercial aquaculture businesses in understanding and utilizing business-relevant …
Community
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Climate Decision Theater
For this project, we are developing an interactive learning environment and workshop experience for fishery stakeholders. These stakeholders will learn how to build and understand …
Education
Stories
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Splitting the Seafood Bill
Our seafood team is leading a new promotion to support local restaurants and seafood businesses.
Tidings
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Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Oyster Farmer
Mook Sea Farm is an oyster farm founded in 1985 on the Damariscotta River in Midcoast Maine. There, owner and operator Bill Mook unites a …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
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![Three fishermen in orange waders stand on a white boat with a line of large blue bins aboard as they drift on gray waters between rows of black buoys.]()
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
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Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Lobsterman
To Maine lobsterman Brian Tripp, the Gulf of Maine is deeply important. It provides income for his family, sustains his community, and sparks his curiosity.
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
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Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Restaurant
The cold, clean waters of the Gulf of Maine produce some of the best seafood in the world. Fine dining restaurants like Portland's own Five …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
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Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Educator
Teachers have a truly powerful role in inspiring our next generation of scientists, leaders, and environmental stewards. We would not have the impact we do …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
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Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Weatherman
For meteorologist John Cannon, forecasting weather is both a passion and a profession — but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. John describes forecasting in the …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
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Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Charter Boat
For charter boat captain Carle Hildreth, recreational fishing is serious business. As owner of No Slack! Sportfishing, Carle helps his clients chase striped bass throughout …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Reports
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Split the Seafood Bill Terms and Conditions
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The Barriers Preventing New England’s Finfish from Entering the Market and How to Overcome Them.
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Findings from the Field Student Research Symposium Asynchronous Landing Page 2021
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(October 2021) Volume of Fish Landed at the Portland Fish Exchange (PFEX) — All Species, 2019-2021
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Maximized Retention Electronic Monitoring in the Northeast Multispecies Groundfish Fishery
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Jonah Crab Fishery: A Briefing for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
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Report of the Workshop on Stock Structure of Atlantic Cod (Annala, 2012).
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(July 2021) Volume of Fish Landed at the Portland Fish Exchange (PFEX) — All Species, 2019-2021
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General
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Green Plate Special: Selling seafood that helps the fish – and the fishermen
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Climate & The Pandemic: Effects of the Pandemic on Climate Change & Lessons Learned about Global Crises
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Introducing The Maine Aquaculturist
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Floating the idea of more Maine shellfish, everywhere
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Windjamming on the Warming Gulf of Maine - Eos
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Campaign for the Gulf of Maine Raises Over $22 Million
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Determining Where Bluefin Tuna Come From | On The Water
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At college campuses, it’s Sustainable Seafood 101 - The Boston Globe
Labs And Action Areas
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Supporting the local seafood economy
We strengthen the Gulf of Maine seafood industry by bolstering regional market share for local, sustainable fish. We support both wild and farmed fisheries as …
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Engaging Students in Science
We build Maine middle school students’ critical thinking skills and understanding of the nature of science through participation in authentic science experiences.
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![Bluefin tuna busting to the surface with birds flying above it]()
Pelagic Fisheries
Our lab uses cutting edge science to fill life history gaps for highly valuable and migratory species, and by doing so, improve management capacities.
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Gulf of Maine Ventures
Gulf of Maine Ventures complements the existing nonprofit programming of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute by supporting the development of mission-driven business ventures and …
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Population Dynamics Lab
Our lab works to develop sustainable fisheries grounded in quantitatively based management practices. We incorporate a range of interdisciplinary expertise into our work and actively …
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![A map showing rising average water temperature in the Gulf of Maine region with the title Climate Center laid over it]()
Climate Center
Climate change poses an existential threat to coastal communities as we know them. Our climate center supports local, state, national, and global climate actions that …
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![A groundfish vessel finishes a trawl, emptying fish from the net onto the deck of the boat]()
Quantitative Fisheries Research
Our lab conducts research and participates in science advisory work to improve the management of ecologically and economically valuable marine resources.
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![Lobster boats anchored in a harbor with residential buildings in the background]()
Coastal and Marine Economics
Our lab seeks to understand the mechanisms behind our decisions and behaviors, and how they relate to coastal and marine resource uses.
People
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Dave Reidmiller, Ph.D.
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Catey Draper
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Janet Duffy-Anderson, Ph.D.
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Walt Golet
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Margaret Cummings
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Bethany Benton
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Samantha Nadeau
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Don Perkins
Events
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Event Series
Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more
Projects
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Split The Seafood Bill 2020
In support of our Culinary Partners (and ultimately our local coastal communities), we launched a campaign offering to split the cost of takeout or dine-in …
Community
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
Evaluating Age Structure, Aging Bias and Mixed Stock Composition of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna in the Northwest Atlantic
Our project sets up long-term biological sample collections to fill in life history gaps, including age structure and stock mixing. We do this by using …
Science
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, …
Community
Evaluating the Importance of Chub Mackerel in the Diet of Highly Migratory Species
Our project seeks to investigate the foraging ecology of marlins (blue, white, round-scale spearfish) and tunas (bigeye, yellowfin) along the East Coast to identify the …
Science
Evaluating the Life History and Stock Structure of Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean
Yellowfin tuna are a large highly migratory species (HMS) found throughout the world's oceans and are the most targeted HMS species along the US East …
Science
The Maine Aquaculturist
The Maine Aquaculturist, an aquaculture knowledge portal, is a comprehensive, accessible, and practical information portal that assists commercial aquaculture businesses in understanding and utilizing business-relevant …
Community
Climate Decision Theater
For this project, we are developing an interactive learning environment and workshop experience for fishery stakeholders. These stakeholders will learn how to build and understand …
Education
Stories
View all Stories
Splitting the Seafood Bill
Our seafood team is leading a new promotion to support local restaurants and seafood businesses.
Tidings
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Oyster Farmer
Mook Sea Farm is an oyster farm founded in 1985 on the Damariscotta River in Midcoast Maine. There, owner and operator Bill Mook unites a …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
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
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Lobsterman
To Maine lobsterman Brian Tripp, the Gulf of Maine is deeply important. It provides income for his family, sustains his community, and sparks his curiosity.
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Restaurant
The cold, clean waters of the Gulf of Maine produce some of the best seafood in the world. Fine dining restaurants like Portland's own Five …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Educator
Teachers have a truly powerful role in inspiring our next generation of scientists, leaders, and environmental stewards. We would not have the impact we do …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Weatherman
For meteorologist John Cannon, forecasting weather is both a passion and a profession — but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. John describes forecasting in the …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Voices of the Gulf of Maine: The Charter Boat
For charter boat captain Carle Hildreth, recreational fishing is serious business. As owner of No Slack! Sportfishing, Carle helps his clients chase striped bass throughout …
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
Reports
View all ReportsSplit the Seafood Bill Terms and Conditions
Download the PDFThe Barriers Preventing New England’s Finfish from Entering the Market and How to Overcome Them.
Download the PDFFindings from the Field Student Research Symposium Asynchronous Landing Page 2021
Download the PDF(October 2021) Volume of Fish Landed at the Portland Fish Exchange (PFEX) — All Species, 2019-2021
Download the PDFMaximized Retention Electronic Monitoring in the Northeast Multispecies Groundfish Fishery
Download the PDFJonah Crab Fishery: A Briefing for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Download the PDFReport of the Workshop on Stock Structure of Atlantic Cod (Annala, 2012).
Download the PDF(July 2021) Volume of Fish Landed at the Portland Fish Exchange (PFEX) — All Species, 2019-2021
Download the PDFGeneral
View all General
Green Plate Special: Selling seafood that helps the fish – and the fishermen
Climate & The Pandemic: Effects of the Pandemic on Climate Change & Lessons Learned about Global Crises
Introducing The Maine Aquaculturist
Floating the idea of more Maine shellfish, everywhere
Windjamming on the Warming Gulf of Maine - Eos
Campaign for the Gulf of Maine Raises Over $22 Million
Determining Where Bluefin Tuna Come From | On The Water
At college campuses, it’s Sustainable Seafood 101 - The Boston Globe
Labs And Action Areas
View all Labs And Action Areas
Supporting the local seafood economy
We strengthen the Gulf of Maine seafood industry by bolstering regional market share for local, sustainable fish. We support both wild and farmed fisheries as …
Engaging Students in Science
We build Maine middle school students’ critical thinking skills and understanding of the nature of science through participation in authentic science experiences.
Pelagic Fisheries
Our lab uses cutting edge science to fill life history gaps for highly valuable and migratory species, and by doing so, improve management capacities.
Gulf of Maine Ventures
Gulf of Maine Ventures complements the existing nonprofit programming of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute by supporting the development of mission-driven business ventures and …
Population Dynamics Lab
Our lab works to develop sustainable fisheries grounded in quantitatively based management practices. We incorporate a range of interdisciplinary expertise into our work and actively …
Climate Center
Climate change poses an existential threat to coastal communities as we know them. Our climate center supports local, state, national, and global climate actions that …
Quantitative Fisheries Research
Our lab conducts research and participates in science advisory work to improve the management of ecologically and economically valuable marine resources.
Coastal and Marine Economics
Our lab seeks to understand the mechanisms behind our decisions and behaviors, and how they relate to coastal and marine resource uses.
People
View all People
Dave Reidmiller, Ph.D.
Catey Draper
Janet Duffy-Anderson, Ph.D.
Walt Golet
Margaret Cummings
Bethany Benton
Samantha Nadeau
Don Perkins
Events
Event Series
Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more