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2023 Casco Bay Ecosystem Monitoring Report
Scientists at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) are conducting long-term, nearshore monitoring to learn about the pace and direction of changes in our …
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New Study Reveals ‘Surprising Surprises’
A study published by GMRI scientists and collaborators in 2019 shows how marine ecosystems around the world are experiencing unusually high ocean temperatures more frequently …
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Bluefin Blitz
Each summer, things get pretty fishy around our lab when it's time for the Sturdivant Island Tuna Tournament. Our researchers partner with fishermen to collect …
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Pershing Paper Gets National Attention
In October, GMRI Chief Scientific Officer Andy Pershing and his colleagues were published in perhaps the most prominent scientific journal in America – Science magazine. …
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Marine Heatwaves 101
Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
Perspectives
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New Climate Center Announced
In September, we announced the launch of a new interdisciplinary center focused on solutions to local, regional, and global challenges related to ocean warming.
Announcements
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Marine Heatwave
As many are now aware, the Gulf of Maine is one of the fastest-warming ocean ecosystems on the planet. Over the last 30 years, the …
Tidings
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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.
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Community Plans for Gulf of Maine 2050
In November, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, along with the Gulf of Maine Council, the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, and a host of regional …
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Big Data, Big Opportunity for Climate & Fisheries
Our collective ability to accurately assess and forecast fish abundance is critical to the biological and economic sustainability of the Gulf of Maine.
Announcements
2023 Casco Bay Ecosystem Monitoring Report
Scientists at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) are conducting long-term, nearshore monitoring to learn about the pace and direction of changes in our …
Reports
New Study Reveals ‘Surprising Surprises’
A study published by GMRI scientists and collaborators in 2019 shows how marine ecosystems around the world are experiencing unusually high ocean temperatures more frequently …
Announcements
Bluefin Blitz
Each summer, things get pretty fishy around our lab when it's time for the Sturdivant Island Tuna Tournament. Our researchers partner with fishermen to collect …
Announcements
Pershing Paper Gets National Attention
In October, GMRI Chief Scientific Officer Andy Pershing and his colleagues were published in perhaps the most prominent scientific journal in America – Science magazine. …
Announcements
Marine Heatwaves 101
Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
Perspectives
New Climate Center Announced
In September, we announced the launch of a new interdisciplinary center focused on solutions to local, regional, and global challenges related to ocean warming.
Announcements
Marine Heatwave
As many are now aware, the Gulf of Maine is one of the fastest-warming ocean ecosystems on the planet. Over the last 30 years, the …
Tidings
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
Community Plans for Gulf of Maine 2050
In November, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, along with the Gulf of Maine Council, the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, and a host of regional …
Announcements
Big Data, Big Opportunity for Climate & Fisheries
Our collective ability to accurately assess and forecast fish abundance is critical to the biological and economic sustainability of the Gulf of Maine.
Announcements