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Climate Action: New State Goals to Prevent & Prepare for Climate Change

Climate challenges facing Maine range from extreme weather to sea-level rise to warming waters. We'll discuss how climate science informs policy and real

Press Clips | Maine Public

Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium Report

After the success of the Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium in November 2019, the symposium leaders collaborated on a Climate Outlook and Action report …

Announcements | 3 min Read

The Merlin: Updates to our New Research Vessel

What began as a harpoon tuna fishing vessel, generously donated to GMRI by David Linney and the Linney family, is now a state of the …

Announcements | 4 min Read

Trump administration taps mainstream climate scientist to run key climate review

The pick may calm fears that the Trump administration seeks to insert more skepticism in the next National Climate Assessment report, due out in 2022.

Press Clips | Washington Post

Gulf of Maine Research Institute launches new aquaculture knowledge portal

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute has launched a new online portal designed to help aquaculture operations in the U.S. state of Maine access resources.

Press Clips | SeafoodSource

Wishes for the Gulf of Maine

In a goodbye message to the GMRI community, departing Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Andrew Pershing shares his wishes for the Gulf of Maine.

Perspectives | 5 min Read

Maine-Grown Kelp: Opportunity & Impact

In the United States, the Gulf of Maine is the only region where fresh kelp is produced and sold at scale. We checked in with …

Perspectives | 5 min Read

GMRI awarded $1.27M to help Maine fisheries overcome climate challenges

Funding comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Program Office, which announced $48.7 million in competitive awards to 79 new projects.

Press Clips | Mainebiz

Stormy forecast: Preparing Maine for climate-fueled winds, flooding

We’re in one of the most active hurricane seasons ever recorded, with two months remaining. For only the second time, the 21 preselected names for …

Press Clips | PenBay Pilot

Huffman hosts New England listening session to discuss federal fisheries policy

Representative Jared Huffman, chair of the House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, hosted a listening session on Magnuson-Stevens reautorization