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• From Apprentice to Manager and Mentor: Kat Lipp’s Full-Circle Journey in Maine Aquaculture

  “I’ve always been drawn to water.”It’s not a statement you might immediately associate with someone who grew up just outside of Cleveland, but for Mere …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• Celebrating Our 2026 Gulf of Maine Wayfinder

  This spring, we honored Jennifer LaBonte, Instructional Specialist for Lewiston Public Schools, as the inaugural recipient of the Gulf of Maine Wayfinder Award. Established in …

  Announcements | 4 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

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• Pair of rare, colorful lobsters have a new home in Maine

  A two-toned lobster like Ethel is 1 in 50 million, while a blue one like Gertrude is 1 in 2 million.

  Press Clips | Popular Science

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  Two uniquely colored lobsters find new home at research institute

  The Gulf of Maine Research Institute has welcomed two new residents. Ethel and Gertrude are two unique lobsters, one sporting a split-color shell and another …

  Press Clips | NEWS CENTER Maine

• Schools in Maine given opportunity to visit Gulf of Maine Research Institute

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  Press Clips | WABI

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  Jonathan Labaree receives 2026 Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award

  PORT CLYDE — Jonathan Labaree, Chief Community Officer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, is the recipient of the 2026 Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award, …

  Press Clips | PenBay Pilot

• 10 Years of Learning Ecosystems Northeast: Sherri Calhoun's Journey

  Learning Ecosystems Northeast is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year. We asked one longtime LENE participant how the program has shaped her career.

  Perspectives | 7 min Read

• Intern Reflections 2026: A Summer of Learning

  With another summer intern season in the books, we asked a few interns, including one from Quahog Bay Conservancy that participates in our science communication …

  Perspectives | 7 min Read

• Researchers aim to help Maine companies boost climate resiliency

  Hannaford hired the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to assess flood risks at low-lying pilot stores in South Portland and Portland as sea levels rise.

  Press Clips | The Portland Press Herald

• Signs of Hope in a Warming Gulf of Maine

  The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than most of the world's oceans. This shapes much of what we hear about the region's marine life: …

  Perspectives | 6 min Read

• Gulf of Maine Research Institute is helping Hannaford assess its climate risk

  Two stores in Greater Portland will serve as the pilot for a climate vulnerability study.

  Press Clips | Maine Public

• Lewiston educator honored for hands-on teaching: ‘It’s how we create future scientists’

  The Wayfinder award from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute recognizes a leader's ability to 'always find a way.'

  Press Clips | Lewiston Sun Journal