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• Bluefin Blitz

  Each summer, things get pretty fishy around our lab when it's time for the Sturdivant Island Tuna Tournament. Our researchers partner with fishermen to collect …

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• Outside the Lab with GMRI Researchers

  2017 was a busy year for the Research team, both inside and outside the lab. On top of all the modeling, dissections, otolith milling, fishing …

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• South Portland to study aquaculture potential of city-owned pier

  Consultants will survey existing pier facilities on Portland Harbor and assess potential demand from a booming aquaculture industry.

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• Scientist Steve Eayrs knows how to build a better fish trap

  It helps that he got his start as a fisherman.

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• Is It Time To Catch The Wave Of Rebounding Atlantic Bluefin Tuna?

  New England fishers say it's been decades since they've hauled in so many tuna, and some in the industry are urging higher quotas. But some …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Eating Sustainably

  Eating sustainably can feel difficult — especially when it comes to seafood. Every day, consumers face tough choices in the grocery store and at their …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Anadromous Fish

  The alewife run is one of the Gulf of Maine’s most awe-inspiring seasonal events. Every year, our rivers pulse and shimmer from bank to bank …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Electronic Monitoring

  In this video, Technical Programs Manager Mark Hager introduces and explains electronic monitoring — a system of cameras and computers mounted onboard fishing vessels. This …

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• Gulf of Maine, Explained: Trawling

  While many of us enjoy fresh local seafood, we don’t often get to see how that fish is harvested. Trawling is one of the most …

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• What rising sea levels mean for The Gulf of Maine

  Waters in the Gulf of Maine are rising. How will it impact the Maine coast?

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