Projects

We advance our mission across all our commitments through a variety of projects designed to serve and support our stakeholders. Search and explore hundreds of projects to learn more about our on-the-ground impacts in the Gulf of Maine and beyond.

LabVenture

Each year, GMRI hosts nearly 10,000 Maine middle schoolers in its LabVenture program — a hands-on, interactive, authentic investigation of current research on the Gulf …
Choice-Based Assessments

In work led by Stanford University’s AAALab and supported by GMRI, we look to understand how experiences in LabVenture and in the classroom affect students’ …
Gulf of Maine Tastemakers

Tastemakers are like-minded businesses and institutions that are committed to supporting local coastal communities by putting local seafood front and center
FishSCORE2030 Events

Explore and register for upcoming FishSCORE2030 events.
Scientist To Go

Our Scientist To Go program connects students with a wide range of scientists to learn about real, ongoing scientific research, scientific career paths, and more.
High Water Season Events

Learn how you can support coastal resilience as a community scientist by observing and documenting flooding near you!
Foundations of Oyster Farming: An Immersive Game

Foundations of Oyster Farming immerses students in the world of the Maine Aquaculture industry. Designed for the upper elementary grades and beyond, our free, online …
Fish Quality Resource Hub

This resource hub is for local fishermen and seafood supply chain businesses interested in increasing the value of regional seafood by improving quality.
Blue Economy Investment Summit

Our annual Blue Economy Investment Summits bring together leading investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders from around the world to Maine.
Maine Aquaculture Apprenticeship Program

The Registered Aquaculture Apprenticeship Program is a first-of-its-kind workforce development initiative designed to train the next generation of aquaculture professionals in Maine.
Sustainable Seafood Consultation

GMRI offers consultation to businesses committed to responsible seafood sourcing but that have yet to implement a robust sourcing policy. With a perspective on global …
Research Experience for Undergraduates

At GMRI, one of nearly 700 NSF-funded REU sites across the country, we introduce students to an exciting diversity of marine and fisheries science opportunities. …