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Gulf of Maine

Published
August 29, 2018

Highly prized tuna makes a comeback in Atlantic, but higher quotas are controversial

Scientists say the iconic bluefin appears to be slowly recovering, including in the Gulf of Maine, but environmental groups fear increased catch limits could undo years of conservation work.
Published
August 5, 2018

Scientists struggle to measure change in the natural world

Shifting baselines may prompt us to celebrate a wildlife population rebound that looks impressive over 30 years but actually pales against population numbers thousands of years ago.
Published
June 17, 2018

Demand for underused fish species grows slowly but surely in Maine

The trend may have something to do with a three-year-old Gulf of Maine Research Institute effort to get restaurants to serve less-traditional catches.
Published
May 23, 2018

Climate change to have drastic effects on Gulf of Maine lobster and clam fisheries, studies say

New work by academic researchers details how warming waters will drive some of the state's key commercial species north and expose others to predators.
Published
April 30, 2018

Sens. King, Collins push for more research on ocean warming in Gulf of Maine

A letter to the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration comes after a Portland Press Herald report on record-warm water flowing into the gulf's main entrance.

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Published
April 24, 2018

Deep current of record-breaking warm water causes concerns for the Gulf of Maine

In the once-chilly currents that feed the highly productive gulf, Canadian researchers have measured record-high temperatures that could endanger the ecosystem.
Published
March 4, 2018

Portland, South Portland plan to fight against climate change

Municipal officials hope to develop plans for each community to reduce carbon footprints and counter the effects of global warming.
Published
January 14, 2018

LePage’s support for offshore drilling may undermine effort to exempt areas off Maine

Governor is at odds with state's congressional delegation, which is backing a bill to stop the Trump administration's plan
Published
December 3, 2017

Loss of Maine shrimp deprives chefs, clam shacks of a delicacy

Many are turning to Canadian or farm-raised alternatives from far afield, but for some local restaurateurs, it's: 'Sorry, no substitutes.'
Published
August 15, 2017

Catastrophic die-off of right whales in New England, Canadian waters puzzles scientists

The endangered mammals may be facing a food shortage in the Gulf of Maine, causing them to migrate to less-protected areas.