Gulf of Maine
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2018
Agencies team up to help public with Maine seal strandings, deaths
The group is helping coastal communities, waterfront property owners and the public respond to seals found stranded or dead.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2018
Distemper virus appears to be the culprit in the deaths of hundreds of seals
Harbor seals are particularly susceptible to the virus, which was found in most of the dead seals that were tested.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2018
Waters off New England headed for one of the hottest summers in history
An analysis by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute finds that during one 10-day stretch in August the sea surface temperature was nearly 5 degrees Fahrenheit above the long-term average.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedApril 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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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedMarch 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.
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