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Our mission is to develop and deliver collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges — starting right here in the Gulf of Maine. If you care as strongly about these ocean challenges as we do, we hope you'll choose to support us by donating today. gmri.org/donate/?form=d…

As climate change presents new challenges for lobstermen on the East Coast, we strive to conduct and share research that can support their resilience. Read how GMRI scientists are studying lobstermen success stories to outline new resilience strategies: ecologyandsociety.org/vol29/iss4/art…

Every Wednesday from now until March 26, restaurants in the Greater Portland area are offering special deals to make your midweek meals even more enjoyable. This promotion includes several of our Gulf of Maine Tastemakers partners! Learn more: winterwednesday.com

Applications for the 2025 Aquaculture Apprenticeship cohort are now open! Participants gain 2,000 hours of paid on-site training & 144 hours of coursework at SMCC. Apply by 5 pm Jan 31, 2025! Learn more and apply: gmri.org/projects/maine… @maine_aqua #MaineDepartmentofLabor

Join us for a talk on how to harness the scientific, technical, and solution-oriented expertise to advance innovation in the blue economy. 🗓️ Jan 22 🕠 5:30 pm 📍 GMRI, 350 Commercial St. Portland ME 🍻 @AllagashBrewing Sign up to attend: gmri.org/events/sea-sta…

Mussel beds in Casco Bay haven't been mapped for over 20 years. We need your help to find them! Learn about upcoming extreme low tides and how you can help here: gmri.org/mappingmussels

Are you an undergraduate student passionate about science, research, and marine ecosystems? Apply to join our 2025 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) cohort! Learn more and apply here: gmri.org/projects/resea…

As we step into 2025, we are revisiting the stories you loved most in 2024. Explore our 2024 story highlights and stay tuned for more as we kick off another year of impact! Read more: gmri.org/stories/your-f…

Explore Your Guide to Local Seafood — a blog featuring an interactive map with restaurants and retailers in our Tastemakers program who source local seafood. Read the full story and your other favorites from 2024 here: gmri.org/stories/your-f… #GMRIWrapped2024

Studying how ecosystems respond to climate change is a crucial part of climate research. Explore our inaugural Casco Bay Ecosystem Report to learn about what we observed in 2023. Read this story and your other favorites from 2024 here: ow.ly/cWOg50Uv0Lc #GMRIWrapped2024.

On Dec 18, 2024, @IPBES released a long-awaited summary for a groundbreaking global assessment about transformative change. Dr. Kanae Tokunaga, the leader of our Coastal & Marine Economics Lab, contributed as a Lead Author. Learn more here: gmri.org/our-approach/p…

Another one of your favorite stories from 2024, Coastal Storms 101, unpacks the science behind coastal storms, and how can we prepare and adapt for the future. Read the full story and the rest of your favorites from 2024: gmri.org/stories/your-f… #GMRIWrapped2024

Studying the ocean is tricky. Learn about the innovative tech our scientists use to get the job done. Read 'Observing the Ocean', and your other favorite stories from 2024 here: gmri.org/stories/your-f… #GMRIWrapped2024

As the year ends, we’re looking back at our most impactful stories of 2024 Today we're highlighting A Summer of Supporting Educators, a story on how we work with educators to support the next generation. Read this story and your other favorites here: gmri.org/stories/your-f…

📣 UPCOMING EVENT 📣 Join us as experts dive into strategies for addressing sea level rise, fostering collaboration, and building hope for the future of our coastal communities. 🗓️ Dec 11 🕠 5:30 📍 GMRI 🍻 Allagash Brewing Company Sign up: gmri.org/events/sea-sta…

🌊 YOU’RE INVITED! 🌊 Maine is on a mission to become the most climate-ready state in the nation. Join us as experts share strategies to prepare for sea level rise and inspire action with the science of hope in the face of a changing climate. Sign up: gmri.org/events/sea-sta…

Give the gift of science! This #GivingTuesday, all gifts made for our LabVenture program will be matched 2:1, up to $10,000! That means the impact of your gift will be tripled! Check out our alum spotlights, which show the impact of the program! Give now: gmri.org/?form=LabVentu…

To reflect on what we're thankful for, we read thank you notes from students who experienced our LabVenture program. Since 2005, over 169,000 students have participated—thanks to our amazing sponsors. Thank you for your support! gmri.org/projects/labve…

We love LabVenture! Thank you to our LabVenture sponsors for making this experience possible for so many kids in Maine. Learn more about this immersive, engaging, and interactive scientific learning experience: gmri.org/projects/labve…

Today, the Maine Climate Council released Maine Won't Wait 2.0 — the second iteration of our state's climate action plan. We're excited to build on the progress of the last four years as we help advance version 2.0! Read the new plan here: maine.gov/climateplan/si…

📣YOU’RE INVITED📣 Enjoy some drinks and snacks while our experts explore the resilience of species like cod, herring, and pollock in the rapidly warming waters of the Gulf of Maine. 🗓️ Wed Nov 20 🕠 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 📍GMRI 🍻 @AllagashBrewing gmri.org/events/sea-sta…