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.
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Supporting the Development of Socioecological Literacy
This project advances efforts to better understand and promote practices that broaden access to and interest in regionally relevant science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) …
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Connecting Cafeterias to Culture and the Classroom
In collaboration with South Portland Public Schools, Westbrook Public Schools, Chef Samantha Cowens-Gasbarro, and community consultant, Khadija Ahmed, we are building demand for and increasing …
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GMRI Home Delivery
To adapt to modern challenges we created the GMRI Home Delivery program to provide teachers, students, and parents with virtual education options. All of the …
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Building Demand for Bluefin Tuna
This project aims to train fishermen on best practices to increase the quality and value of tuna being landed, and to engage local restaurants and …
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Blue w(AI)ve Accelerator
The Blue wAIve program is the first-of-its-kind 16-week accelerator based out of Maine. We focus on early-stage companies leveraging artificial intelligence in ocean-based solutions.
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Sea State Series
This series features expert speakers on topics central to the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and economy. Since 2006, we’ve invited scientists, seafood experts, fishermen, and …
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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 …
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Integrating Climate Impacts into Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Stock Assessment
Our project is examining atmospheric and oceanographic changes that may have impacted the distribution of giant bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Maine. This information …
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Crossing Boundaries: Understanding and Projecting Species Distribution Shifts in U. S. and Canadian Waters
Species distribution shifts are widely observed as ocean waters warm, affecting ecosystem dynamics and fishery management processes. We will develop models that operate across U.S. …
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Reducing Cod Bycatch with New Trawl Nets
Struggling to avoid cod and haddock? We have a free net for you.
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A Northeast Safe and Thriving for All (NEST)
This project aims to mainstream migration considerations into broader climate planning efforts, while looking into how governance, community values and attributes, and more affect the …
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Community Science in Classrooms
In classrooms, it is more important than ever that students have access to authentic science experiences and content that build a strong foundation for them …