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• First public electric boat charger installed in Portland

  Supporters hope the fast charger can help accelerate the transition away from fossil fuel engine in some of Maine's marine industries.

  Press Clips | Maine Public

• Portland stands out as a climate-ready community | Opinion

  The city is meeting the moment head-on with practical solutions. Its actions should serve as a blueprint for others.

  Press Clips | The Portland Press Herald

• 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

• Researchers in Halifax to discuss solutions for a safer ocean

  Janet Duffy-Anderson with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute is attending the Ocean Frontier 2025 conference in Halifax. Watch her interview with Tom Murphy.

  Press Clips | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

• 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