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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
Split the Seafood Bill Week 2022

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
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

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Split the Seafood Bill Week

Our sustainable seafood team launches a week-long promotion in support of local restaurants and our seafood industry.

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

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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 …
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.
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.
Learning Sciences

Our lab seeks to advance the scientific understanding of teaching and learning by thoughtfully inquiring into the contexts in which learning happens.
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.

Events

Sea State: Sounds of the Changing Tides; Community Resilience Through Music

An engaging evening with GMRI Municipal Climate Action Program Manager, Gayle Bowness, featuring a performance by Halcyon String Quartet.
Learning Ecosystems Northeast 2022 Summer Spectacular

CLE educators focused on climate/data learning from across the state will come together for two days of learning, networking, and community.
Event Series

Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more

People

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