Gulf of Maine

Published
November 21, 2019

Our View: Maine attorney general right to join emissions lawsuit

People concerned about warming waters in the Gulf of Maine have a direct interest in what comes out of a tailpipe in California.
Published
November 20, 2019

Warming waters spell more bad news for New England shrimp

The fishery has been shut down since 2013 and recent surveys show the species is still struggling.
Published
November 16, 2019

Friends of Casco Bay will add data stations to get a clearer picture of quickly changing waters

Researchers for the nonprofit will deploy two continuous water-quality monitoring units – in Portland Harbor and in the New Meadows area near Harpswell – to get a more holistic view of conditions in the bay.
Published
November 16, 2019

Kelp, the forests of the sea, vanishing from southern Maine as Gulf warms

Fish don’t much like the scrubby invasive seaweeds that are replacing them, researchers find.
Published
November 16, 2019

Commentary: Speak up now to protect Atlantic puffins and the fish they rely on

Herring conservation measures will also benefit cod, salmon and many other predatory marine species.
Published
November 7, 2019

Goodbye herring, hello squid: Fishermen’s catch likely to change in warming Gulf of Maine

Maine fishermen will have to optimize their gear and travel farther to catch warmer-water species by mid-century, research shows.
Published
November 6, 2019

Transportation bond passed by voters will benefit Gulf of Maine Research Institute

The science nonprofit will receive $1 million to restore a crumbling pier on the Portland waterfront.
Published
November 5, 2019

Commentary: Changing our thinking about climate change will define a path toward a resilient Maine coast

A conference this week is bringing together fishermen, scientists, policymakers and others focused on forward-looking decision-making.
Published
November 4, 2019

Hundreds of scientists gather in Portland to address climate change in the Gulf of Maine

The Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium is aimed at sharing the latest science on ocean acidification and rising sea levels and ocean temperatures.
Published
October 28, 2019

Maine lobster landings ‘are way off,’ down 40% from last year

Fishermen had landed less than 50 million pounds by the end of September, a 38% decline from the 5-year average. The state's top fishing regulator says ‘that doesn't mean the sky is falling.’