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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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Tracing Seafood Back to the Gulf of Maine
GMRI works directly with seafood suppliers in the middle of the supply chain, collecting third party traceability information and licensing suppliers to use the Gulf …
Community
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Multi-scale Forecasts and Analyses for the Maine Lobster Fishery
The Maine lobster fishery, one of the most valuable fisheries in the United States, is grappling with questions related to how climate change may influence …
Science
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Understanding Climate Impacts on the Maine Coastal Fish and Invertebrate Community
The goal of this study is to synthesize data collected through the ME-NH Inshore Trawl Survey, and place it in the context of other surveys …
Science
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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
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Findings from the Field
A unique opportunity for students to engage in critical elements of the scientific process: the writing, peer review, and publication of results.
Education
Stories
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Introducing: The Maine Aquaculturist
A new website offers Maine's growing aquaculture industry an online knowledge portal that connects resources from many organizations in one convenient hub.
Tidings
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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
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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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Gulf of Maine, Explained: The Warming Gulf of Maine
What was once a startling observation among our team of ecosystem modelers is now common knowledge: over the course of a decade, the Gulf of …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
General
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Introducing The Maine Aquaculturist
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2021 was the hottest year on record for the Gulf of Maine
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2021 was the hottest year on record in the Gulf of Maine, new data show
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Windjamming on the Warming Gulf of Maine - Eos
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Floating the idea of more Maine shellfish, everywhere
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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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Campaign for the Gulf of Maine Raises Over $22 Million
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What rising sea levels mean for The Gulf of Maine
Reports
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TSL_MaineWontWait_Transcript
Download the PDF
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Final Report: Ecological diversity of Atlantic cod in the Gulf of Maine and its role in resiliency of a fishery
Download the PDF
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Gulf of Maine 2050 Report
Download the PDF
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Maine Fishermen Guide to Direct Sales
Download the PDF
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Maine Aquaculture Workforce Development Strategy Summary
Download the PDF
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GMRI Projects Supporting Maine Won't Wait
Download the PDF
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Gulf of Maine Ventures FAQ
Download the PDF
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Maine AWDS Full Evidence Report
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People
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Elijah Miller
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Don Perkins
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Samantha Nadeau
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Margaret Cummings
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Leah MacNichol
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Sarah Kirn
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Walt Golet
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Isabelle Sée
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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Gulf of Maine Ventures
Gulf of Maine Ventures is the business development and impact investment arm of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Starting in Portland, ME, we bridge …
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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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Climate Change Ecology
Our lab seeks to understand how warming, acidification, and deoxygenation alter marine ecosystems.
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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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Helping Coastal Communities Adapt
We assist marine communities to assess their climate risks and act on opportunities to adapt and thrive.
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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.
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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 …
Events
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Sea State: Gyotaku and the Evolution of Observational Data
An interactive event featuring GMRI Research Scientist, Dr. Graham Serwood, and Maine artist, Nate Garrett.
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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.
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Sea State: From Computer to Canvas - The Science and Art of Climate Data
An interactive event featuring GMRI Ocean Data Products Program Manager, Riley Young Morse, and Maine artist and scientist, Jill Pelto
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GMRI Educator Learning Lab
Join us to experience a range of GMRI education programs and bring resources back to your classroom to support STEM learning
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Event Series
Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more
Projects
View all Projects
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

Tracing Seafood Back to the Gulf of Maine
GMRI works directly with seafood suppliers in the middle of the supply chain, collecting third party traceability information and licensing suppliers to use the Gulf …
Community

Multi-scale Forecasts and Analyses for the Maine Lobster Fishery
The Maine lobster fishery, one of the most valuable fisheries in the United States, is grappling with questions related to how climate change may influence …
Science

Understanding Climate Impacts on the Maine Coastal Fish and Invertebrate Community
The goal of this study is to synthesize data collected through the ME-NH Inshore Trawl Survey, and place it in the context of other surveys …
Science

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

Findings from the Field
A unique opportunity for students to engage in critical elements of the scientific process: the writing, peer review, and publication of results.
Education
Stories
View all Stories
Introducing: The Maine Aquaculturist
A new website offers Maine's growing aquaculture industry an online knowledge portal that connects resources from many organizations in one convenient hub.
Tidings

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

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

Gulf of Maine, Explained: The Warming Gulf of Maine
What was once a startling observation among our team of ecosystem modelers is now common knowledge: over the course of a decade, the Gulf of …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
General
View all General
Introducing The Maine Aquaculturist

2021 was the hottest year on record for the Gulf of Maine

2021 was the hottest year on record in the Gulf of Maine, new data show

Windjamming on the Warming Gulf of Maine - Eos

Floating the idea of more Maine shellfish, everywhere

Early data suggest 2021 was one of the hottest years on record in the Gulf of Maine

Campaign for the Gulf of Maine Raises Over $22 Million

What rising sea levels mean for The Gulf of Maine
Reports
View all ReportsTSL_MaineWontWait_Transcript
Download the PDFFinal Report: Ecological diversity of Atlantic cod in the Gulf of Maine and its role in resiliency of a fishery
Download the PDFGulf of Maine 2050 Report
Download the PDFMaine Fishermen Guide to Direct Sales
Download the PDFMaine Aquaculture Workforce Development Strategy Summary
Download the PDFGMRI Projects Supporting Maine Won't Wait
Download the PDFGulf of Maine Ventures FAQ
Download the PDFMaine AWDS Full Evidence Report
Download the PDFPeople
View all People
Elijah Miller

Don Perkins

Samantha Nadeau

Margaret Cummings

Leah MacNichol

Sarah Kirn

Walt Golet

Isabelle Sée
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 …

Gulf of Maine Ventures
Gulf of Maine Ventures is the business development and impact investment arm of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Starting in Portland, ME, we bridge …

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 Change Ecology
Our lab seeks to understand how warming, acidification, and deoxygenation alter marine ecosystems.

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.

Helping Coastal Communities Adapt
We assist marine communities to assess their climate risks and act on opportunities to adapt and thrive.

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.

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 …
Events

Sea State: Gyotaku and the Evolution of Observational Data
An interactive event featuring GMRI Research Scientist, Dr. Graham Serwood, and Maine artist, Nate Garrett.

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.

Sea State: From Computer to Canvas - The Science and Art of Climate Data
An interactive event featuring GMRI Ocean Data Products Program Manager, Riley Young Morse, and Maine artist and scientist, Jill Pelto

GMRI Educator Learning Lab
Join us to experience a range of GMRI education programs and bring resources back to your classroom to support STEM learning

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