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• 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 …

  Explainers | 6 min Read

• Your Favorite Stories from 2025

  Take a look back at some of our most-read stories in 2025.

  Perspectives | 7 min Read

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• One solution for Maine's struggling fishing industry? Give fillets away for free

  Surging food costs and fuel prices are pummeling Maine's struggling groundfishing industry. But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflation worsens, …

  Press Clips | kpbs

• Mapping Community Knowledge: How the Gulf of Maine Research Institute Uses Story Maps

  When climate data gets dense and technical, it can feel inaccessible to the communities who need it most.

  Press Clips | Geo Week News

• Exploring the Gulf of Maine — A Closer Look At Local Species

  The Gulf of Maine is full of all kinds of marine life. Some are familiar favorites like tuna and oysters, while others are lesser-known but …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• Breaking Barriers at 3rd Annual Findings from the Field Symposium - NASA Science

  This year's Findings from the Field Student Research Symposium welcomed 106 students, grades four through eight, 29 educators, and 15 Subject Matter Experts, and it …

  Press Clips | NASA Science

• Findings from the Field Symposium Highlights the Power of Student Science

  On March 30, more than 100 students from across Maine and New Hampshire, gathered at Unum for the annual Findings from the Field Symposium — …

  Perspectives | 2 min Read

• Anadromous Fish 101

  Every year, millions of fish make a journey that defines one of nature’s most remarkable life cycles. Read on to learn more about anadromous fish.

  Perspectives | 5 min Read

• Warming Waters in the Gulf of Maine May Affect the Future of Lobsters - Inside Climate News

  Researchers studying the crustacean’s early life cycles find clues that can help the fishery that depends on them plan for a warmer future.

  Press Clips | Inside Climate News

• School food service workers get 'reel' about Maine fish

  Maine school food service workers learned about fish.

  Press Clips | Saco Bay News

• Fish quality hub to help fishermen boost value, compete with imports

  Regional seafood businesses are closing or struggling to keep pace with a flood of international imports, even as local fisheries remain healthy and abundant. To …

  Press Clips | National Fishermen

• Starting a Climate Committee: A Personal Guide

  In 2024, while living in Woolwich, Dave Berndtson launched the town’s first climate resilience committee. He’s now a resident of Arrowsic (and a member of …

  Perspectives | 5 min Read