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Improving Climate-Readiness of US Fisheries
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded the Gulf of Maine Research Institute $1.1 million to investigate impacts of climate change on groundfish. …
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Public Workshops Explore Sea Level Rise
The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly visible in our state and across the nation. You’ve probably noticed more frequent news coverage of intense …
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Outside the Lab with GMRI Researchers
2017 was a busy year for the Research team, both inside and outside the lab. On top of all the modeling, dissections, otolith milling, fishing …
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New: Research Experience for Undergrads
For over a decade, college students have participated in our robust summer intern program. Thanks to new funding from the National Science Foundation, we’re excited …
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Oceans of Possibilities
Experts from across GMRI are providing the Maine State Library system with resources and opportunities to support the 2022 summer reading theme: Oceans of Possibilities.
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![This image shows cars at a flooded intersection, with gray water coming up to their tailights as heavy rain pours down.]()
Preparing for Sea Level Rise
The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly visible in our state and across the nation. You've probably noticed more frequent news coverage of intense …
Perspectives
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The Power of Modeling
We use models as a powerful tool to help us understand and answer complex questions about the Gulf of Maine's ecosystems and climate. The information …
Perspectives
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Modeling Change: A LabVenture Experience for Adults
Over the last decade, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute's LabVenture program has provided hands-on science learning to over 150,000 Maine middle schoolers. During that …
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National Climate Assessment Contributions
In late 2023, four scientists from Maine played significant roles in shaping The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5).
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Research Team Mussels Up
Blue mussels have been noticeably less abundant in Casco Bay during recent years. Warming waters, invasive species such as green crabs, and other challenges have …
Tidings
Improving Climate-Readiness of US Fisheries
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded the Gulf of Maine Research Institute $1.1 million to investigate impacts of climate change on groundfish. …
Announcements
Public Workshops Explore Sea Level Rise
The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly visible in our state and across the nation. You’ve probably noticed more frequent news coverage of intense …
Tidings
Outside the Lab with GMRI Researchers
2017 was a busy year for the Research team, both inside and outside the lab. On top of all the modeling, dissections, otolith milling, fishing …
Announcements
New: Research Experience for Undergrads
For over a decade, college students have participated in our robust summer intern program. Thanks to new funding from the National Science Foundation, we’re excited …
Tidings
Oceans of Possibilities
Experts from across GMRI are providing the Maine State Library system with resources and opportunities to support the 2022 summer reading theme: Oceans of Possibilities.
Tidings
Preparing for Sea Level Rise
The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly visible in our state and across the nation. You've probably noticed more frequent news coverage of intense …
Perspectives
The Power of Modeling
We use models as a powerful tool to help us understand and answer complex questions about the Gulf of Maine's ecosystems and climate. The information …
Perspectives
Modeling Change: A LabVenture Experience for Adults
Over the last decade, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute's LabVenture program has provided hands-on science learning to over 150,000 Maine middle schoolers. During that …
Announcements
National Climate Assessment Contributions
In late 2023, four scientists from Maine played significant roles in shaping The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5).
Tidings
Research Team Mussels Up
Blue mussels have been noticeably less abundant in Casco Bay during recent years. Warming waters, invasive species such as green crabs, and other challenges have …
Tidings