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• Explore Portland's vibrant waterfront during Walk the Working Waterfront

  Scheduled for Saturday, May 31, the interactive event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Commercial Street in Portland.

  Press Clips | WGME

• How climate change impacts alewives and Maine's other migrating fish

  The Gulf of Maine Research Institute shares how the small but mighty alewife is adapting to the challenges associated with climate change.

  Press Clips | WMTW

• The Impact of Learning Ecosystems Northeast

  Learning Ecosystems Northeast (LENE) is a NASA-funded collaborative partnership with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), 4-H, Maine State Libraries, Wabanaki Youth in Science, …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• The Alewife Journey: A Conservation Success Story

  On a spring evening at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, guests gathered for the premiere of a film celebrating one of Maine’s most remarkable …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Winter 2024–25

  Read on for an inside look at what we've learned in our winter 2024 – 25 Gulf of Maine warming update.

  Reports | 7 min Read

• Findings from the Field: A Research Symposium for Student Scientists - NASA Science

  Within the scientific community, peer review has become the process norm for which an author’s research or ideas undergo careful examination by other experts

  Press Clips | NASA Science

• Aquaculture 101

  Aquaculture is quickly gaining popularity in our region, so we created a brief overview for you about what aquaculture is and its role in the …

  Perspectives | 7 min Read

• Maine’s groundfishing industry is in decline. Saving it is complicated.

  Dozens of fishermen have left the industry after years of struggling to make a living.

  Press Clips | Press Herald

• Sea State Recap: Hope and the Gulf of Maine

  We recently welcomed community members, researchers, and local leaders to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) for the final installment of our winter Sea …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• Sea State Recap: The Thriving Blue Economy

  In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we delved into the complexities and opportunities of our …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read