The first-ever Maine Working Waterfront Conference will take place on November 12-13, 2026 at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center in Bar Harbor, Maine.
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RARGOM Annual Science Meeting Set for November 4, 2026
The Regional Association for Research on the Gulf of Maine (RARGOM) will host its Annual Science Meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. The theme for this year’s meeting is: Navigating Change in the Gulf of Maine: Science, People, and the Next Generation The meeting will feature…
USGS New England Water Science Center Highlights Gulf of Maine Projects
The U.S. Geological Survey launches new webpage highlighting New England Water Science Center projects focusing on the Gulf of Maine region.
Spring 2026 Climate Outlook
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook
Gulf of Maine Region, June 2026
Gulf of Maine Council Recognizes 2026 Award Winners in St. Andrews, New Brunswick
During a ceremony at the Algonquin Hotel in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, on the evening of May 27, 2026, the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment presented 17 international awards to honor individuals and organizations that have made a significant difference in protecting the health and sustainability of the Gulf of Maine watershed.
Acadia National Park Stream Crossings Assessed for Erosion Potential and Flood Vulnerability
U.S. Geological Survey researchers working in coordination with the National Park Service found that Acadia National Park has had stronger and more frequent precipitation events in recent years, leading to a rise in high, infrastructure-damaging streamflows, stream erosion, and costly impairments to historic carriage roads and trails.
NOAA Releases New Gulf of Maine Marine Debris Action Plan
NOAA’s Marine Debris Program recently released an updated Gulf of Maine Marine Debris Action Plan. This document is the result of a collaborative and voluntary effort across the marine debris community in the Gulf of Maine. The Gulf of Maine Marine Debris Action Plan was drafted through the collaborative effort of more than 30 organizations…
Winter 2025-2026 Climate Outlook
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook
Gulf of Maine Region Winter 2025-2026
2025 Gulf of Maine Temperature Report Now Available
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute recently released its 2025 Gulf of Maine Temperature Report, which summarizes recent ocean temperature changes in the region through three perspectives: facts, drivers, and impacts. Highlights from the Year The complete 2025 report is available on the Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s website: HERE
GOMC Accepting Award Nominations through March 13, 2026
The Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment recognizes efforts by individuals, groups or organizations that seek to protect, enhance and restore the ecosystem of the Gulf of Maine region and safeguard and improve the wellbeing of the communities that depend on its resources. The Council has established awards to bestow on individuals and…
Nova Scotia and Massachusetts Sign Agreement on Offshore Wind
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed an agreement on February 4, 2026 to strengthen collaboration on offshore wind development in the North Atlantic. The memorandum of understanding between the Province of Nova Scotia and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts affirms a commitment to advance shared goals to develop clean, reliable and affordable energy;…
New Hampshire Updates Coastal Flood Risk Summary
New Hampshire recently released the first in a series of planned updates to the state’s Coastal Flood Risk Summary. The New Hampshire Coastal Flood Risk Summary – Part 1: Science provides a synthesis of the state of the science relevant to coastal flood risks in New Hampshire. Specifically, this document provides updated trends projections of…