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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Bluefin Tuna

  Dr. Walt Golet studies the populations and life histories of many species of fish, but if you ask him, he'll tell you bluefin tuna are …

  Gulf of Maine, Explained | 2 min Read

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  Findings From the Field Vol. 1.

  Findings from the Field is science journal specifically targeted to engage Maine student researchers. Participating in Findings motivates students to engage in and communicate about …

  Announcements | 3 min Read

• Relaunching LabVenture

  Three years ago, a team of GMRI staff, project partners, vendors, and advisors began building an unparalleled learning experience for Maine’s middle school students, thanks …

  Announcements | 5 min Read

• Understanding Bluefin Tuna

  Bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Maine are a critically important species, both biologically and commercially.

  Perspectives | 3 min Read

• New Study: Warming, Conservation, and Lobsters

  A 2018 study, led by scientists at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and colleagues at the University of Maine and NOAA, demonstrates how conservation …

  Announcements | 3 min Read

• Updates on Aquaculture

  2018 was a year of partnerships, progress, and growth for our aquaculture team. We took on local infrastructure projects, state-level growth initiatives, and workforce development …

  Perspectives | 4 min Read

• Electronic Monitoring Expansion

  To comply with federal regulations, fishermen in the Gulf of Maine are monitored by fisheries observers — people who ride along with fishermen to collect …

  Perspectives | 3 min Read

• Communities Face Rising Seas

  Our sea level rise program Coastal Resiliency Informed by Science and Experience (CRISE) brings local relevancy to global scientific data through local history, maps, and …

  Perspectives | 3 min Read

• Recognizing Maine Teachers

  Awards and stories celebrating two special Maine teachers in 2018.

  Announcements | 5 min Read

• Ocean Warming and Climate Leadership

  2018 was another warm year for the Gulf of Maine. Our scientists contributed to the foremost national conversation about warming and how it affects our …

  Announcements | 5 min Read