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• 2021 was the hottest year on record in the Gulf of Maine, new data show

  “As unusually warm as 2021 was in a historical context, it's likely to be one of the coolest years we'll experience going forward, especially if …

  Press Clips | Maine Public

• 2021 was the hottest year on record for the Gulf of Maine

  The Gulf of Maine experienced what scientists now call a "marine heatwave" for the entire year.

  Press Clips | Bangor Daily News

• 2021 Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Hottest Year on Record

  With an annual average sea surface temperature (SST) of 54.14 °F — more than 4 °F above normal — the Gulf of Maine experienced its …

  Announcements | 7 min Read

• 'Split the Seafood Bill Week' begins in Maine

  You could get part of your seafood meal paid for this week.

  Press Clips | WMTW

• Week to 'Split the Seafood Bill' begins

  The Gulf of Maine Research Institute says two-thirds of seafood sold in the United States is from restaurant and food industry sales.

  Press Clips | News Center Mainew

• Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) In-Person Workshops Resume

  Across the country, fishermen eager to engage effectively in fisheries science and management processes will be returning to in-person to MREP workshops throughout the year.

  Tidings | 1 min Read

• Climate Migration Speaker Series Launches

  We're launching a new speaker series in collaboration with Gateway Community Services Maine (GCSM) to raise awareness about important topics related to climate migration.

  Tidings | 1 min Read

• Celebrating Union Wharf

  State and city leaders join the fishing community and GMRI staff to celebrate our effort to protect and preserve Union Wharf.

  Tidings | 1 min Read

• Split the Seafood Bill Week

  Our sustainable seafood team launches a week-long promotion in support of local restaurants and our seafood industry.

  Tidings | 1 min Read

• Growing Oysters in the Gulf of Maine

  In this episode of The Sounding Line, we learn about what it's like to be an oyster aquaculture farmer in Maine.

  The Sounding Line | 2 min Read