Gulf of Maine

Published
July 4, 2021

Research station rises on Penobscot Bay island

The $1 million facility by the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership will be the first offshore research facility in Penobscot Bay and only the second in the entire Gulf of Maine.
Published
June 22, 2021

New coral protections coming to areas off New England

The move also creates a dedicated habitat research area called the Jordan Basin Dedicated Habitat Research Area south of the Maine coast.
Published
November 16, 2020

Long-running study of tiny, yet vital, plankton to resume in Gulf of Maine

The study is described as critical to understanding how climate change is affecting marine ecosystems.
Published
October 26, 2020

Study finds lobster population healthy off Maine, poor in southern New England

An interstate regulatory group says the American lobster population is in decent shape off of Maine and Canada, but continues to decline in southern New England
Published
October 8, 2020

Young whales looking to dine flock to waters off New York City

The whales are essentially 'playing in traffic' by feeding so close to busy shipping lanes, where they are drawn by a growing menhaden population.
Published
September 17, 2020

This summer, fast-warming Gulf of Maine recorded its hottest day

Researchers have known for several years that the Gulf of Maine is heating up faster than 99% of the world’s large bodies of saltwater.
Published
August 5, 2020

Research shows warming waters, acidification hurt lobsters’ ability to cope with stress and disease

University of Maine researchers explored how end-of-century ocean conditions could impact the state's signature crustacean.
Published
June 1, 2020

More than 16,000 acres near Gulf of Maine to be protected

The conservation work will protect more than 100 migratory bird species.
Published
March 8, 2020

Green Plate Special: Maine’s fishermen are counting on you to eat local flounder

Trust us, this is no hardship.
Published
December 4, 2019

New Hampshire governor signs order to prepare for offshore wind development

The order establishes 4 advisory boards focused on fisheries and endangered species, workforce and economic development, offshore industries and infrastructure.