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Commercial Oyster Demonstration Farm Partnership
Our project documents the growth of a small oyster farm as it scales to commercial level operations. By keeping track of the successes, challenges, financial …
Community
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Climate Adaptation Strategies for Northeast U.S. Fishing Communities
We are leading several interdisciplinary projects to provide community-scale information that can be used to guide adaptation and planning for future ecosystem and fishery changes. …
Science
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![Three fishermen in orange stand on the back of a trawling boat, while a green net stretches out behind the boat towards the camera. Gulls flock in the foreground, waiting for food.]()
Using Satellite Data to Support Sustainable Fisheries
We are working to develop a Fisheries and Climate Toolkit (FaCeT) to track and forecast fisheries-relevant physical and biological ocean features that will inform dynamic …
Science
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Science Communication Training
We've launched a world-class, joint science communication training program in partnership with the University of Southern Maine. The program teaches undergraduate students how to effectively …
Strategic Initiatives
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Fisheries Engagement Program
Our Fisheries Engagement Program provides a range of technical, convening, and innovation services to New England's commercial fishing industry to promote the long-term prosperity of …
Community
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Learning Resource Hub
Across all of our educational efforts at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, we've created compelling curriculum resources targeting middle school learners. Through our resources, …
Education
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Supporting Coastal Aquaculture Development
Shellfish aquaculture is growing rapidly. In Maine, limited purpose aquaculture (LPA) licenses are relatively easy to attain, and this attracts more people to enter aquaculture …
Science
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Food Sovereignty and Community Gardening
We’re working alongside the Sipayik community of the Passamaquoddy Tribe to revitalize local food systems through raised bed gardening. This community-driven effort supports food sovereignty, …
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Science Café
Every few months, members of the public are invited to GMRI to grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us for an informal …
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Eclipse Nature Notes
Our Eclipse Nature Notes will showcase anyone’s observations of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, and provide a way to connect the experiences …
Commercial Oyster Demonstration Farm Partnership
Our project documents the growth of a small oyster farm as it scales to commercial level operations. By keeping track of the successes, challenges, financial …
Community
Climate Adaptation Strategies for Northeast U.S. Fishing Communities
We are leading several interdisciplinary projects to provide community-scale information that can be used to guide adaptation and planning for future ecosystem and fishery changes. …
Science
Using Satellite Data to Support Sustainable Fisheries
We are working to develop a Fisheries and Climate Toolkit (FaCeT) to track and forecast fisheries-relevant physical and biological ocean features that will inform dynamic …
Science
Science Communication Training
We've launched a world-class, joint science communication training program in partnership with the University of Southern Maine. The program teaches undergraduate students how to effectively …
Strategic Initiatives
Fisheries Engagement Program
Our Fisheries Engagement Program provides a range of technical, convening, and innovation services to New England's commercial fishing industry to promote the long-term prosperity of …
Community
Learning Resource Hub
Across all of our educational efforts at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, we've created compelling curriculum resources targeting middle school learners. Through our resources, …
Education
Supporting Coastal Aquaculture Development
Shellfish aquaculture is growing rapidly. In Maine, limited purpose aquaculture (LPA) licenses are relatively easy to attain, and this attracts more people to enter aquaculture …
Science
Food Sovereignty and Community Gardening
We’re working alongside the Sipayik community of the Passamaquoddy Tribe to revitalize local food systems through raised bed gardening. This community-driven effort supports food sovereignty, …
Science Café
Every few months, members of the public are invited to GMRI to grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us for an informal …
Eclipse Nature Notes
Our Eclipse Nature Notes will showcase anyone’s observations of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, and provide a way to connect the experiences …