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We are working to support informed decision making in fisheries responding to climate change by combining community-specific information on climate-driven shifts of marine species with potential adaptation options that can support climate resilience planning in fishing communities in the Northeast US.

A Juried Art Prize For Young Artists Who Want To Solve Our Climate Crisis.

This Week: Secretary Haaland travels to Indian Country, where she announces $72 million to help Tribal communities electrify their homes; Interior leaders open the inaugural session of the Federal Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science; a White House Roundtable on Increasing Access to Capital for Tribal Nations gathers leaders from across the administration and the philanthropic and financial services sectors; a major milestone is achieved in the effort to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System; there's good news for wild Mexican wolves in the Southwest U.S.; we have a prediction for Washington D.C.'s world famous cherry blossoms; Interior marks Women's History Month; and we head for the great northwest for our social media Picture of the Week! Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube! http:/www.facebook.com/usinterior http:/www.instagram.com/usinterior http:/www.twitter.com/Interior

This project has produced two data-driven, quantitative market assessments to inform industry leaders and business owners about the potential scale and scope of markets for farmed shellfish and to facilitate strategic growth in the industry. The most recent report was completed in 2023 and published in 2024.

After their field trip on Thursday, every Lewiston 6th grader had visited the lab during the school year.

Developing and diversifying market opportunities for lesser known yet abundant seafood species has been a successful strategy for seafood businesses in the N...

Recently, at Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School, chef Khadija Ahmed introduced culturally diverse dishes featuring locally sourced seafood as part of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute's Connecting Cafeterias to Culture and the Classroom project.

Abstract. Fisheries face unprecedented environmental change. An important aspect of resilience to this change is the adaptive capacity of managers and stak

Abstract. Fisheries face unprecedented environmental change. An important aspect of resilience to this change is the adaptive capacity of managers and stak

Each year, GMRI hosts nearly 10,000 Maine middle schoolers in its LabVenture program — a hands-on, interactive, authentic investigation of current research on the Gulf of Maine ecosystem.

This video is used as the conclusion of the LabVenture learning experience at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Four people from various backgrounds in Maine share their observations about their local environments and question the impacts of climate change on their world. Samaa Abdurraqib, PhD—Executive Director of the Maine Humanities Council Noela Altvater—Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS) intern | Washington County Community College, Indigenous clean water advocate and community leader Seth Kroeck—Farmer at Crystal Spring Farm/Maquoit Wild Blueberries, Brunswick, Maine Leila Bannon—High School Student, Crystal Spring Farm For more information about the Gulf of Maine Research Institute Education Department: https://gmri.org/commitments/education/

The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.