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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
The FishSCORE2030 Network

The FishSCORE2030 Network is a forum for information exchange about climate-resilient fisheries strategies.

Science
The FishSCORE2030 Approach

Working in partnership with marine fishery rights-holders and stakeholders around the world, FishSCORE2030 aims to advance climate resilience, sustainability, and equity in marine fisheries through …

Science
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
Gulf of Maine Tastemakers

Tastemakers are like-minded businesses and institutions that are committed to supporting local coastal communities by putting local seafood front and center

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 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 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 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 …
Developing the Blue Economy & Supporting Working Waterfronts

Revitalizing coastal communities by supporting traditional and emerging industries and protecting vital infrastructure.
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 …
Adapting Fisheries & Seafood

Ensuring marine ecosystems, fisheries and seafood systems in the Gulf of Maine and beyond thrive as they adapt to change.
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.
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

June webinar: Topics at the nexus of climate change, fisheries & blue foods

Join us for the next installment of our monthly webinar series.
Frances Sail

Private, invite-only event for Wind Rose Society donors.
Frances Sail

Private, invite-only event for Wind Rose Society donors.
Connected Learning Ecosystems Gathering: Connect, Reflect & Plan

Join Learning Ecosystems Northeast Connected Learning Ecosystems (CLEs) for two days of learning, planning, reflection, and connection.
Annual Leadership Reception

Private, invite-only event.
Event Series

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