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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
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

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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
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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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 …
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.
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.
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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Events

April Webinar:Topics at the nexus of climate change, fisheries & blue foods

A webinar series highlighting the impact of climate change on fisheries and aquaculture and the communities who depend on them.
Educator Workshop: Models, Food Webs and a Warming Gulf of Maine

Explore lessons and tools to help middle school students understand the impacts of ocean warming on the marine food web.
Seaweed Saturday - Film Screening Sign Up

Dive into seaweed with food, films, art, science, & vendors at this FREE expo! Save your spot for a free film screening by signing up below!
Event Series

Learn more about recurring event series for educators, industry professionals, donors, and more
Blue w(AI)ve Venture Showcase

Join Gulf of Maine Ventures and The Roux Institute for the Inaugural Blue w(AI)ve Accelerator Showcase!