
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute
The Gulf of Main Research Institute is a non-profit marine science center located in Portland, Maine. Our work strengthens five essential elements that define an enduring relationship with the ocean: Healthy Ecosystem, Sustainable Industries, Vibrant Communities, Abundant Opportunities, and Inspired Children.

Rutgers University
The Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences (IMCS) is a world-class oceanographic research institute dedicated to discovering and communicating exciting and critical science about our planet for the benefit of society. Our philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding the processes that govern change and sustainability in the world’s oceans to best use and protect our vital marine and coastal resources.

University of Maine
The School of Marine Sciences aims to develop scientific understanding of the marine environment that is Maine’s heritage, to integrate and communicate that knowledge through interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate studies, and to apply it toward stewardship of sustainable marine resources.

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science harnesses the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today's most pressing environmental problems, the Center is developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is dedicated to research and education to advance understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the Earth system, and to communicating this understanding for the benefit of society.
