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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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Sea State Recap: The Thriving Blue Economy
In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we delved into the complexities and opportunities of our …
Perspectives
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The Next Wave of Maine’s Blue Economy
Reflections from the 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit, and the future of Maine's blue economy.
Perspectives
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The Alewife Journey: A Conservation Success Story
Every spring, alewives make an epic journey from the ocean to Maine's rivers and lakes, carrying vital nutrients that sustain entire ecosystems. Discover why scientists …
Perspectives
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Community Celebrates Gulf of Maine Seafood
On a Thursday evening in late April, over 200 guests joined us for our fourth annual Seafood Celebration. Attendees enjoyed Gulf of Maine seafood prepared …
Tidings
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Aquaculture Analysis Shows Opportunity for Maine
In a report published this fall, our aquaculture program team announced important findings from their recently completed market analysis for farmed shellfish in Maine.
Tidings
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Fisheries Acoustics
In the vast depths of the Gulf of Maine, concentrated patches of organisms punctuate long empty stretches. This can create some challenges for scientists who …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Anadromous Fish
The alewife run is one of the Gulf of Maine’s most awe-inspiring seasonal events. Every year, our rivers pulse and shimmer from bank to bank …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Ecosystem Modeling
Technology has transformed nearly every workplace in the country over the last 30 years. Research labs are no exception, as modern computing has made significant …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
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Gulf of Maine, Explained: Electronic Monitoring
In this video, Technical Programs Manager Mark Hager introduces and explains electronic monitoring — a system of cameras and computers mounted onboard fishing vessels. This …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
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
Sea State Recap: The Thriving Blue Economy
In this installment of the Sea State series at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), we delved into the complexities and opportunities of our …
Perspectives
The Next Wave of Maine’s Blue Economy
Reflections from the 2025 Blue Economy Investment Summit, and the future of Maine's blue economy.
Perspectives
The Alewife Journey: A Conservation Success Story
Every spring, alewives make an epic journey from the ocean to Maine's rivers and lakes, carrying vital nutrients that sustain entire ecosystems. Discover why scientists …
Perspectives
Community Celebrates Gulf of Maine Seafood
On a Thursday evening in late April, over 200 guests joined us for our fourth annual Seafood Celebration. Attendees enjoyed Gulf of Maine seafood prepared …
Tidings
Aquaculture Analysis Shows Opportunity for Maine
In a report published this fall, our aquaculture program team announced important findings from their recently completed market analysis for farmed shellfish in Maine.
Tidings
Gulf of Maine, Explained: Fisheries Acoustics
In the vast depths of the Gulf of Maine, concentrated patches of organisms punctuate long empty stretches. This can create some challenges for scientists who …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
Gulf of Maine, Explained: Anadromous Fish
The alewife run is one of the Gulf of Maine’s most awe-inspiring seasonal events. Every year, our rivers pulse and shimmer from bank to bank …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
Gulf of Maine, Explained: Ecosystem Modeling
Technology has transformed nearly every workplace in the country over the last 30 years. Research labs are no exception, as modern computing has made significant …
Gulf of Maine, Explained
Gulf of Maine, Explained: Electronic Monitoring
In this video, Technical Programs Manager Mark Hager introduces and explains electronic monitoring — a system of cameras and computers mounted onboard fishing vessels. This …
Gulf of Maine, Explained