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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
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
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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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

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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 …
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.
Helping Coastal Communities Adapt

We assist marine communities to assess their climate risks and act on opportunities to adapt and thrive.
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.
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.
Community-Based Learning

We create opportunities for communities to engage meaningfully in the science that affects them.

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
High Tides and Hot Chocolate: Coastal Flooding Community Science Meet-Up

Meet sea level rise expert Gayle Bowness along with fellow community members to document water levels and flooding along Commercial Street.
Event Series

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