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• Two uniquely colored lobsters find new home at research institute

  The Gulf of Maine Research Institute has welcomed two new residents. Ethel and Gertrude are two unique lobsters, one sporting a split-color shell and another …

  Press Clips | NEWS CENTER Maine

• Jonathan Labaree receives 2026 Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award

  PORT CLYDE — Jonathan Labaree, Chief Community Officer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, is the recipient of the 2026 Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award, …

  Press Clips | PenBay Pilot

• Gulf of Maine Research Institute welcomes Golden as senior vice president of marketing and communications

  Golden brings more than 20 years of nonprofit and government experience to GMRI executive team PORTLAND — The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is

  Press Clips | Bangor Daily News

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• Pair of rare, colorful lobsters have a new home in Maine

  A two-toned lobster like Ethel is 1 in 50 million, while a blue one like Gertrude is 1 in 2 million.

  Press Clips | Popular Science

• Schools in Maine given opportunity to visit Gulf of Maine Research Institute

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  Press Clips | WABI

• Researchers aim to help Maine companies boost climate resiliency

  Hannaford hired the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to assess flood risks at low-lying pilot stores in South Portland and Portland as sea levels rise.

  Press Clips | The Portland Press Herald

• Gulf of Maine Research Institute is helping Hannaford assess its climate risk

  Two stores in Greater Portland will serve as the pilot for a climate vulnerability study.

  Press Clips | Maine Public

• Lewiston educator honored for hands-on teaching: ‘It’s how we create future scientists’

  The Wayfinder award from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute recognizes a leader's ability to 'always find a way.'

  Press Clips | Lewiston Sun Journal

• NOAA report finds Gulf of Maine warming slowed for now, but ecosystem remains unstable

  Although the climate is changing, scientists say fishermen can find a path forward.

  Press Clips | The Maine Monitor

• NSF Names, Funds 12 New University-Led Regional Innovation Engines

  NSF has made another round of Regional Innovation Engines awards to 12 multi-partner teams across 20 states. Most of the teams are led by a …

  Press Clips | Forbes

• NSF awards $15M to launch New England Seafood Engine

  A new federally backed initiative aimed at strengthening the U.S. seafood industry is bringing $15 million to New England, with commercial fishermen expected to play …

  Press Clips | National Fishermen

• Volunteers are mapping Maine's missing mussels

  A community science effort led by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute is mapping mussel beds with the help of this weekend's extremely low tide.

  Press Clips | Maine Public

• Mussel beds are disappearing, and Maine scientists search tidal flats for clues

  The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is surveying former blue mussel hotspots to learn whether warming waters and invasive species are pushing them to deeper …

  Press Clips | NEWS CENTER Maine