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Our Role in the National Climate Assessment
In November, the federal government published the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA). Mandated by Congress starting in 1990, the NCA assesses climate change impacts across …
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Sea State Recap: Eating with the Sea
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s Joan M. Kelly Sea State Series provides the public with opportunities to talk with and learn from experts across …
Perspectives
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Otoliths
In this installment of Gulf of Maine, Explained, Fisheries Ecologist Dr. Lisa Kerr explains the importance of otoliths, and how she uses them in her …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Trawling
While many of us enjoy fresh local seafood, we don’t often get to see how that fish is harvested. Trawling is one of the most …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
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New: Gulf of Maine Ventures
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is establishing Gulf of Maine Ventures — a portfolio of mission-based for-profit ventures. The Portland-based marine nonprofit, which remains …
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A Gulf of Maine Legacy
A legacy gift from a longtime friend paves the way for progress on climate change.
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Introducing Gulf of Maine Tastemakers
In early 2024, we launched our Gulf of Maine Tastemakers program, which consists of businesses and institutions that are committed to putting local seafood front …
Tidings
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Maine-Grown Kelp: Opportunity & Impact
In the United States, the Gulf of Maine is the only region where fresh kelp is produced and sold at scale. We checked in with …
Perspectives
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![Adam Baukus stands in sunglasses and an orange life vest in a small white boat with his arms raised, explaining something to two sitting interns on the boat who are listening intently in matching life vests.]()
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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The Merlin: Updates to our New Research Vessel
What began as a harpoon tuna fishing vessel, generously donated to GMRI by David Linney and the Linney family, is now a state of the …
Announcements
Our Role in the National Climate Assessment
In November, the federal government published the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA). Mandated by Congress starting in 1990, the NCA assesses climate change impacts across …
Tidings
Sea State Recap: Eating with the Sea
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s Joan M. Kelly Sea State Series provides the public with opportunities to talk with and learn from experts across …
Perspectives
Gulf of Maine, Explained: Otoliths
In this installment of Gulf of Maine, Explained, Fisheries Ecologist Dr. Lisa Kerr explains the importance of otoliths, and how she uses them in her …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
Gulf of Maine, Explained: Trawling
While many of us enjoy fresh local seafood, we don’t often get to see how that fish is harvested. Trawling is one of the most …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
New: Gulf of Maine Ventures
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is establishing Gulf of Maine Ventures — a portfolio of mission-based for-profit ventures. The Portland-based marine nonprofit, which remains …
Announcements
A Gulf of Maine Legacy
A legacy gift from a longtime friend paves the way for progress on climate change.
Tidings
Introducing Gulf of Maine Tastemakers
In early 2024, we launched our Gulf of Maine Tastemakers program, which consists of businesses and institutions that are committed to putting local seafood front …
Tidings
Maine-Grown Kelp: Opportunity & Impact
In the United States, the Gulf of Maine is the only region where fresh kelp is produced and sold at scale. We checked in with …
Perspectives
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 …
Tidings
The Merlin: Updates to our New Research Vessel
What began as a harpoon tuna fishing vessel, generously donated to GMRI by David Linney and the Linney family, is now a state of the …
Announcements