Gulf of Maine Research Institute

To help us reflect on what we're thankful for, we asked GMRI staff to read thank you notes from students who participated in our LabVenture experience. These notes serve as a reminder about how impactful our LabVenture program has been over the years. In fact, we’ve seen over 169,000 students come through LabVenture’s doors since it began in 2005. Thanks to our sponsors, students from all 16 counties can attend this immersive, hands-on learning experience at no cost to their families or schools. Thank you for making this experience real for so many students across the state. Learn more about LabVenture here: https://lnkd.in/dv6-JDnZ

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: https://lnkd.in/dv6-JDnZ

Today, the Maine Climate Council released Maine Won't Wait 2.0 — the second iteration of our state's climate action plan. The goal of this plan is to build on the state's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change impacts. Over 100 recent or ongoing projects at GMRI advance the strategies, objectives, and actions outlined in the new plan. Additionally, several of our senior scientists support the plan directly by serving on the Scientific & Technical Subcommittee of the Council. Special thanks to the Maine Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future for their ongoing leadership and commitment to a science-based and community-driven process. We've made a lot of progress in the past four years when it comes to operationalizing Maine Won't Wait, and are looking forward to building momentum over the next four as we advance version 2.0. Read the new plan here: https://lnkd.in/dS4RKEr6 #MaineWontWait

??YOU’RE INVITED?? Enjoy some drinks and snacks while our experts explore the resilience of key 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, 350 Commercial St. Portland ME ?? Thank you to our beer sponsor, Allagash Brewing Company https://lnkd.in/eJzvWiff

Check out the recap of our latest Sea State seminar, Eating with the Sea, and sign up for the next talk here: https://lnkd.in/eR_893Tu

Coastal Maine is experiencing another high water event this weekend. This morning, here in Portland, community members joined us for a guided tour down Commercial Street where we witnessed high tide flooding on a sunny, blue-sky day. Participants learned about rising seas and how they can help us document and learn from these high water events in our coastal flooding community science project. The high water event will continue over the weekend, with expected peak high tides in southern Maine at 10:40 am on Saturday, 11:30 am on Sunday, and 12:20 pm on Monday. Learn how you can prepare for these flooding events, as well as how to contribute your own observations to our community science project at the link in our bio.

??UPCOMING EVENT!?? Fisheries in the Gulf of Maine face major challenges with rapidly warming waters - but many species may have built-in adaptation potential. Join Senior Research Scientist Dr. Graham Sherwood as he shares insights from his 20 years of research on the resilience of species like cod, pollock, and herring and Senior Research Associate & Vessel Safety Officer, Zach Whitener, who will dive into findings from his latest expedition in the Gulf of Maine. Don’t miss this look into the adaptability of our local fisheries! ??? Wed Nov 20 ?? 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm ??GMRI, 350 Commercial St. Portland ME https://lnkd.in/eJzvWiff

Don't miss our coastal meet-up during a high water event this Friday, November 15, at 9:00 am! We'll walk you along Commercial Street, teach you about sea level rise and coastal flooding in Maine, and demonstrate how to contribute your own flooding observations to our coastal flooding community science project. Sign up for free today: https://lnkd.in/eXmqUDmC

Learn about the ripple effects of buying local seafood on climate and community resilience! ?? https://lnkd.in/erMrGMWA

Ready to make a real impact on Portland's future? As our coastline faces rising seas, changing the way we experience storms on land, your involvement can help shape our community's response. We are asking you to help document flooding happening in Portland so that our team can learn more about when and where it's occurring. Join us November 15 at 9:00 am to learn how to contribute valuable data to the Coastal Flooding Community Science Project, and discover how you can help Portland prepare for the challenges ahead. Your action today will help protect our future! Learn more about the project and our upcoming event here: https://lnkd.in/eXmqUDmC