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• 20 Years on the Waterfront: Reflecting & Looking Ahead

  Celebrating our collective journey toward a thriving future

  Perspectives | 10 min Read

• Your Guide To Local Seafood

  Explore the map of regional restaurants and retailers that are part of our Gulf of Maine Tastemakers program and are committed to sourcing at least …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• Marine Heatwaves 101

  Learn about what marine heatwaves are and how they can disrupt coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

  Perspectives | 9 min Read

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• The Next Wave of Maine’s Blue Economy

  Reflections from the 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit, and the future of Maine's blue economy.

  Perspectives | 7 min Read

• Demystifying the Blue Economy

  The blue economy is a hot topic these days, but the meaning behind the term isn't always clear. In this blog, we break down what …

  Perspectives | 5 min Read

• Fisheries 101

  Fisheries are the backbone of our state's economy and cultural heritage, but these systems are complex, and managing them even more so. Read on for …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• Meet Redwing, the torpedo-shaped robot testing the limits of ocean observation - The Boston Globe

  An autonomous ocean robot, launched from Woods Hole, is attempting to complete a first-ever trip around the world.

  Press Clips | BostonGlobe.com

• Sea State Recap: Building Climate Ready Communities

  In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we hosted a timely conversation around supporting Maine communities …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• While Students Recharge, Educators Level Up: Summer STEM Learning

  Each summer, our education team leads professional development opportunities for teachers, librarians, and community educators across Maine and New England. Read on to hear from …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Summer 2025

  Read on for an inside look at what we've learned in our summer 2025 Gulf of Maine warming update.

  Reports | 7 min Read

• I built a career on the water. Maine students need more support to do the same. | Opinion

  I found a career, a network and a reason to stay in Maine. Every rural student deserves that chance.

  Press Clips | Lewiston Sun Journal

• How does Maine rely on its blue economy?

  Join meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski for a conversation about our blue economy with Alex Birdsall from The Gulf of Maine Research Institute

  Press Clips | WMTW

• Gulf of Maine Research Institute opens public electric vehicle charging station on Portland's Waterfront

  PORTLAND — The Gulf of Maine Research Institute announced the opening of 10 level-two electric vehicle chargers for public use at its parking lot at …

  Press Clips | Bangor Daily News