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Woodstock Teacher Earns McCarthy Award
In June, our education team honored Woodstock Elementary School teacher Tonya Prentice with the third annual McCarthy Education Innovation Award. GMRI education staff presented the …
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A Summer of Sampling: Reflections From the Field
Each summer, research associate Adam Baukus (pictured) helps lead a team of interns out on the water. Together, they collect samples for our long-term monitoring …
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Seafood Team Hosts Dogfish Tasting Event
Earlier this summer, Boston-area seafood vendors and buyers gathered on the campus of UMass Boston for a special dogfish showcase event. Together with Cape Cod …
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Boston Seafood Industry Gathers at Trawl to Table
In June, our seafood team hosted a Trawl to Table event in Boston. Fishermen, chefs, school foodservice directors, seafood processors, and researchers gathered at No …
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GMRI Scientists Predict Early Lobster Season
In February, our research team released their second annual lobster forecast. This forecast predicts the timing of when lobsters will move inshore from deeper waters …
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Community Gathers to Celebrate Gulf of Maine Seafood
In early April, our lab filled to capacity once again for our third annual Seafood Celebration. Attendees enjoyed Gulf of Maine seafood prepared by some …
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Maine Teacher Reflects on Vital Signs Experience
Messalonskee Middle School teacher Amanda Ripa recently led an invasive species investigation with her students. Below, she reflects on her experience using Vital Signs — …
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Hands-On Science Reaches 100,000 Students
Our Education team has achieved an extraordinary milestone for science literacy in Maine. After a decade of welcoming 5th and 6th graders into our lab, …
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Jonah Crab Success Story
Early last month, commercial fishermen, industry leaders, fishery managers, and scientists celebrated the success of a unique collaboration. Together, the group advocated for the management …
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