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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 black and white, circular icon with a lobster and the phrase "Split the Bill"]()
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
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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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![A person wearing blue rubber gloves holding freshly harvested mussels]()
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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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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Split the Seafood Bill Week
Our sustainable seafood team launches a week-long promotion in support of local restaurants and our seafood industry.
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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![Lobsterman looking at the camera on board a lobster boat]()
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
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Week to 'Split the Seafood Bill' begins
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'Split the Seafood Bill Week' begins in Maine
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2021 was the hottest year on record for the Gulf of Maine
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Green Plate Special: Selling seafood that helps the fish – and the fishermen
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2021 was the hottest year on record in the Gulf of Maine, new data show
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Climate & The Pandemic: Effects of the Pandemic on Climate Change & Lessons Learned about Global Crises
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Early data suggest 2021 was one of the hottest years on record in the Gulf of Maine
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![Freshly harvested mussels]()
Introducing The Maine Aquaculturist
Reports
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Split the Seafood Bill Terms and Conditions
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Split the Seafood Bill Terms and Conditions1
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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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TSL_OneClimateFuture_Transcript
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TSL_MaineWontWait_Transcript
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(October 2021) Volume of Fish Landed at the Portland Fish Exchange (PFEX) — All Species, 2019-2021
Download the PDF
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Exploring the Viability of Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Solutions
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Labs And Action Areas
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![Bags of mussels sitting on ice.]()
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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![students examine a live lobster as part of LabVenture]()
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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![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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![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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![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.
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![A student points a pink pen at an interactive display of Gulf of Maine data.]()
Learning Sciences
Our lab seeks to advance the scientific understanding of teaching and learning by thoughtfully inquiring into the contexts in which learning happens.
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Fisheries Ecology
Our lab investigates ecological information about economically important fish, to ensure that fisheries can adapt to changes and operate at world-class levels.
Events
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Extending LabVenture in the Classroom (Portland Public Schools)
Join GMRI to think about extending the learning from the LabVenture experience around climate and ecosystem change back into your classroom
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Event Series
Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more
People
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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
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
Stories
View all Stories
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
General
View all General
Week to 'Split the Seafood Bill' begins
'Split the Seafood Bill Week' begins in Maine
2021 was the hottest year on record for the Gulf of Maine
Green Plate Special: Selling seafood that helps the fish – and the fishermen
2021 was the hottest year on record in the Gulf of Maine, new data show
Climate & The Pandemic: Effects of the Pandemic on Climate Change & Lessons Learned about Global Crises
Early data suggest 2021 was one of the hottest years on record in the Gulf of Maine
Introducing The Maine Aquaculturist
Reports
View all ReportsSplit the Seafood Bill Terms and Conditions
Download the PDFSplit the Seafood Bill Terms and Conditions1
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 PDFTSL_OneClimateFuture_Transcript
Download the PDFTSL_MaineWontWait_Transcript
Download the PDF(October 2021) Volume of Fish Landed at the Portland Fish Exchange (PFEX) — All Species, 2019-2021
Download the PDFExploring the Viability of Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Solutions
Download the PDFLabs 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.
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 …
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.
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.
Learning Sciences
Our lab seeks to advance the scientific understanding of teaching and learning by thoughtfully inquiring into the contexts in which learning happens.
Fisheries Ecology
Our lab investigates ecological information about economically important fish, to ensure that fisheries can adapt to changes and operate at world-class levels.
Events
Extending LabVenture in the Classroom (Portland Public Schools)
Join GMRI to think about extending the learning from the LabVenture experience around climate and ecosystem change back into your classroom
Event Series
Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more
