Stories

Recognizing Top Teachers

We are connected to so many amazing educators doing great work around the state, and we love recognizing them when we get the chance. This …

Announcements | 1 min Read

Establishing Regional Teacher Communities

For over a decade, our education team has served the students of Maine. During that time, we've learned that one of the best ways to …

Announcements | 2 min Read

New LabVenture on the Horizon

On a chilly fall morning in 2015, CEO and President Don Perkins took to a press conference podium to announce the largest grant in our …

Announcements | 4 min Read

New Nets Show Progress

For years, Research Scientist Dr. Steve Eayrs has worked to design and build fishing gear that helps fishermen and benefits the environment.

Perspectives | 2 min Read

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 …

Announcements | 2 min Read

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 …

Announcements | 3 min Read

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.

Press Clips

Scientist Steve Eayrs knows how to build a better fish trap

It helps that he got his start as a fisherman.

Press Clips | Press Herald

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 …