GMRI, or the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, is an objective nonprofit organization dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that rely on it. They develop and deliver collaborative solutions to address global ocean challenges. Leveraging the Gulf of Maine as a testing ground, GMRI combines world-class marine research with community and education programs to understand how natural, social, and economic systems interact.

In their interdisciplinary approach, they focus on science, education, community support, and strategic initiatives. GMRI's Science commitment involves interdisciplinary research to better understand the Gulf of Maine. Their Education commitment provides hands-on science learning experiences for students and adults.

Community commitment focuses on supporting the hard-working communities dependent on the Gulf of Maine. Lastly, their Strategic Initiatives aim to address emergent challenges and opportunities. Through their work, GMRI aims to contribute to the understanding and preservation of our oceans and the communities that rely on them