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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 …
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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 …
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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
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The FishSCORE2030 Network
The FishSCORE2030 Network is a forum for information exchange about climate-resilient fisheries strategies.
Science
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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
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Extending LabVenture into the Classroom
In tandem with the redevelopment of LabVenture, GMRI and the Education Development Center have created a suite of classroom and teacher professional development activities to …
Education
Reports
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TSL_MaineWontWait_Transcript
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2023 Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Maine White Paper
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Gulf of Maine 2050 Report
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2022 Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide — English
Download the PDF
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Gulf of Maine Ventures FAQ
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Maine Fishermen Guide to Direct Sales
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GMRI Projects Supporting Maine Won't Wait
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Gulf of Maine Ventures FAQ
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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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Voices of the Gulf of Maine
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As the Gulf of Maine warms, where are the mussels? - The Boston Globe
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2021 was the hottest year on record for the Gulf of Maine
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Sarah Long travels to Antarctica: The connection between the warming Gulf of Maine and the Arctic
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Floating the idea of more Maine shellfish, everywhere
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Windjamming on the Warming Gulf of Maine - Eos
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'Split the Seafood Bill Week' begins in Maine
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Small Fish in a Big Pond: The Gulf of Maine & The Global Seafood Economy
An interactive discussion with GMRI's Dr. Kanae Tokunaga and Kyle Foley to discuss the landscape of the seafood economy
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Educator Workshop: Local Seafood in Maine Schools
Come learn about and experience activities from GMRI's new Local Seafood in Maine Schools curriculum designed for students in grades 5-9.
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Educator Workshop: Local Seafood in Maine Schools at Belfast Free Library
Come learn about and experience activities from GMRI's new Local Seafood in Maine Schools curriculum designed for students in grades 5-9.
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Educator Workshop: Experience LabVenture!
Thousands of students from around the state experience the LabVenture program at GMRI each year. Come experience it as a student yourself!
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A Migratory Tail: Tuna Goes West
An interactive discussion with Dr. Walt Golet, Assistant Professor, UMaine School of Marine Sciences; Research Scientist, GMRI
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CODAP and SageModeler Workshops for Teachers at GMRI
Free full-day workshops to explore tools for supporting students in systems modeling and data science!
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Event Series
Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more
People
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Elijah Miller
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Don Perkins
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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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Samantha Nadeau
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Sophie Scott
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 entrepreneurship and innovation arm of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. We bridge the gap between innovative, blue economy …
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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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![Graphs showing predicted temperatures of the Gulf of Maine based on different projections]()
Climate Change Ecology
Our lab seeks to understand how warming, acidification, and deoxygenation alter marine ecosystems.
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![Mackerel Cove, full of docks, boats, lobster traps, and lots of shoreside infrastructure and housing.]()
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.
Projects
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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 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
The FishSCORE2030 Network
The FishSCORE2030 Network is a forum for information exchange about climate-resilient fisheries strategies.
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
Extending LabVenture into the Classroom
In tandem with the redevelopment of LabVenture, GMRI and the Education Development Center have created a suite of classroom and teacher professional development activities to …
Education
Reports
View all ReportsTSL_MaineWontWait_Transcript
Download the PDF2023 Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Maine White Paper
Download the PDFGulf of Maine 2050 Report
Download the PDF2022 Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide — English
Download the PDFGulf of Maine Ventures FAQ
Download the PDFMaine Fishermen Guide to Direct Sales
Download the PDFGMRI Projects Supporting Maine Won't Wait
Download the PDFGulf of Maine Ventures FAQ
Download the PDFStories
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
Voices of the Gulf of Maine
As the Gulf of Maine warms, where are the mussels? - The Boston Globe
2021 was the hottest year on record for the Gulf of Maine
Sarah Long travels to Antarctica: The connection between the warming Gulf of Maine and the Arctic
Floating the idea of more Maine shellfish, everywhere
Windjamming on the Warming Gulf of Maine - Eos
'Split the Seafood Bill Week' begins in Maine
Events
Small Fish in a Big Pond: The Gulf of Maine & The Global Seafood Economy
An interactive discussion with GMRI's Dr. Kanae Tokunaga and Kyle Foley to discuss the landscape of the seafood economy
Educator Workshop: Local Seafood in Maine Schools
Come learn about and experience activities from GMRI's new Local Seafood in Maine Schools curriculum designed for students in grades 5-9.
Educator Workshop: Local Seafood in Maine Schools at Belfast Free Library
Come learn about and experience activities from GMRI's new Local Seafood in Maine Schools curriculum designed for students in grades 5-9.
Educator Workshop: Experience LabVenture!
Thousands of students from around the state experience the LabVenture program at GMRI each year. Come experience it as a student yourself!
A Migratory Tail: Tuna Goes West
An interactive discussion with Dr. Walt Golet, Assistant Professor, UMaine School of Marine Sciences; Research Scientist, GMRI
CODAP and SageModeler Workshops for Teachers at GMRI
Free full-day workshops to explore tools for supporting students in systems modeling and data science!
Event Series
Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more
People
View all People
Elijah Miller
Don Perkins
Margaret Cummings
Leah MacNichol
Sarah Kirn
Walt Golet
Samantha Nadeau
Sophie Scott
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 entrepreneurship and innovation arm of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. We bridge the gap between innovative, blue economy …
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.
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.