Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Northeast US fisheries are on the frontlines of climate change. To support informed decision-making in these fisheries responding to mounting climate impacts, our Integrated Systems Ecology Lab created a new climate adaptation resource hub. The team just led two successful webinars and we were thrilled to see so much interest in the hub! Explore the hub here, and view one of the recorded webinars to learn how to use the resource: www.gmri.org/adaptationhub #Fisheries #Adaptation #Resilience

After conducting a national search, we’re thrilled to announce Nana Annan as our next Chief Operating Officer! Nana joined us in May and brings more than 25 years of operations experience to GMRI. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated excellence in the management of real estate and facilities, information technology, human resources, finance, safety and security, and strategic planning for organizations experiencing rapid growth. Learn more via Mainebiz: https://lnkd.in/dk4smt5a

📣 Upcoming Event!! 📣 As part of our Blue Economy Summer Series, we will take a deeper look at Maine's potential to redefine resilience and sustainability in the seafood supply chain. 🦪🍤 This event features GMRI Sustainable Seafood Director Kyle Foley and CEO of BlueTrace Chip Terry. As Maine's marine economy navigates the challenges of climate change and aging infrastructure, emerging innovations offer a pathway for the Gulf of Maine region to become a leader in sustainable seafood sourcing practices. 🗓️ Wednesday, July 10 📍@ Wolfe's Neck Farm, Freeport, ME 🕕 6:00 pm Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eQhamTpq

The winner of our inaugural Gulf of Maine Tastemakers: Innovation Award has successfully broken down barriers that previously prevented fish from staying on the menu at K-12 schools. 💪🐟 The hardworking staff involved in the South Portland School Nutrition Program, led by Shawn Perry, have served local fish at least twice a month during the past school year. Shawn’s innovative approach to the sea-to-school program incorporates culturally diverse seafood recipes, offering asylee, refugee, and immigrant communities a familiar protein in a familiar preparation. Nominees of the Innovation Award find new ways to get consumers excited about seafood. They creatively menu and sell seafood to increase seafood consumption, and bring economic vitality to the local seafood industry. Join us in congratulating Shawn and the entire South Portland School Nutrition Program for this achievement! Learn more about the Gulf of Maine Tastemakers Award winners: https://lnkd.in/eGqDfAQd

We are excited to recognize Atlantic Sea Farms and North Coast Seafoods for their dedication to climate-responsible business operations by jointly awarding them our inaugural Gulf of Maine Tastemakers: Climate Award! 👏🏆 Atlantic Sea Farms has successfully championed and brought kelp, a climate-friendly, restorative food, into the mainstream, helping fishermen diversify their harvest in a warming Gulf of Maine. North Coast’s seaweedish meatballs, made with Atlantic Sea Farms’ kelp, have been making waves in the institutional food service space around the region. Join us in celebrating this unique and impactful partnership! Learn more about the Gulf of Maine Tastemakers Award winners: https://lnkd.in/eGqDfAQd

Join us in congratulating Hannaford Supermarkets as the winner of our inaugural Gulf of Maine Tastemakers: Local Award! 🙌 Businesses nominated for this award demonstrate a long-term commitment to sourcing local seafood, offer a diversity of local species, and maintain a high percentage of local seafood. Hannaford Supermarkets has been walking the local walk for nearly a decade. Today, 42% of the seafood purchased by Hannaford is sourced locally, and they have consistently worked with over 20 local suppliers to ensure customers have access to local seafood whenever and wherever they shop. Learn more about the winners of the Gulf of Maine Tastemakers awards: https://lnkd.in/eGqDfAQd

We’re excited to launch our new Climate Adaptation Resource Hub for Fishing Communities — a go to web-hub for understanding climate impacts and adaptation options for fishing communities in the Northeast US! We’ll be hosting webinars this summer to help you dive into the resources and science behind it. Explore the resource: www.gmri.org/adaptationhub Register for the webinars: www.gmri.org/events #ClimateAdaptation NOAA Climate Program Office

Did you know the Gulf of Maine is warming at a rate nearly three times faster than the rest of the world’s oceans? As a result, Maine communities are leading the charge in developing innovative solutions to overcome these impacts. 💪 At GMRI, we're committed to working within communities to ensure a thriving future for the Gulf of Maine and the livelihoods that rely on it. Through Tuesday, June 25, every donation we receive to support these efforts is MATCHED dollar for dollar! Your gift supports: 🌊 Collaborative efforts to prepare coastal communities for sea level rise 📊 Ecosystem research for better ocean stewardship 🐟 Sustainable seafood supply chains ⚓ Protection and investment in a robust working waterfront 💡 Educating the next generation Double your impact today and help us build a resilient future for the Gulf of Maine! https://lnkd.in/eShRwPE3

📣 Double Your Impact in the Gulf of Maine! 📣 We have an incredible opportunity to make a greater impact in the Gulf of Maine and its communities! Now through Tuesday, June 25, every gift made to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute will be MATCHED dollar for dollar! That means your support will go twice as far: ➡️ $50 becomes $100 ➡️ $250 becomes $500 By participating in this matching gift challenge, you are investing in best-in-class science, vital community engagement, and collaborative solutions to help us overcome some of the most pressing ocean challenges of our time. 🔗 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/eShRwPE3 #GulfOfMaine #NonProfit #MarineScience #CommunitySupport #DoubleYourImpact

NEW: Findings from the Field: Volume 7! Our newest collection of peer-reviewed, student-led ecological research showcases work from student scientists across Maine and New Hampshire. This latest volume is the culmination of hard work from 14 different classrooms, which included 160 submissions and 220 peer-reviews. The research topics ranged from studying maple syrup to coliform bacteria to invasive species and skunk cabbage. We love to see the next generation of scientists producing such great work! Explore the volume here: https://lnkd.in/dbXi4nXD