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To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feel the breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept up and down the surf lines of the continents for untold thousands of years... is to have knowledge of things that are as nearly eternal as any earthly life can be. Rachel Carson, The Edge of the Sea For the fishing industry, the Gulf of Maine is our home. That’s where most of our fishing is done and where we earn our living. we believe it needs to be protected from all the things that can threaten it. we need to work together to stay ever-vigilant. Angela Sanfilippo, President, Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association Action Plan 2012-2017 The Gulf of Maine, including the Bay of Fundy, is a world-class natural wonder that is shared by the Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and the States of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Our people rely on it for their livelihoods, for recreation, and for personal renewal. AP 2012-2017 - Goal 1 In spite of its amazing natural beauty and historical abundance of marine resources, the Gulf of Maine is a highly stressed ecosystem in urgent need of attention. Goal 1 addresses the region’s need for data, information, and partnerships to restore and conserve marine and coastal habitats. AP 2012-2017 - Goal 2 Decision-makers in the Gulf of Maine require information to sustain human communities and to preserve ecological integrity. Goal 2 addresses the region’s need for data, information, and partnerships to ensure that environmental conditions support the health of people and the ecosystem. AP 2012-2017 - Goal 3 Millions of people live and work in the towns and cities surrounding the Gulf of Maine in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Goal 3 addresses the region’s need for data, information, and partnerships to adapt to the changing environment. Welcome to the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine EnvironmentThe Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment, created in 1989 by the governments of Maine, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire and Nova Scotia, works to foster environmental health and community well-being throughout the Gulf watershed.Learn more about the natural and cultural resource treasures of the Gulf of Maine through photographs and narrative from the voice (perspective) of a Councilor.Volunteer and funding support from many partners makes the Council’s work possible.Our MissionThe mission of the Gulf of Maine Council is to maintain and enhance environmental quality in the Gulf of Maine to allow for sustainable resource use by existing and future generations.Gulf of Maine Council 2018 2022 Framework for ActionOur WorkTo serve as a forum for the sharing and exchange of scientific information as a basis for management decisionsTo support communities in protection and enhancement of natural resources in the Gulf of MaineTo address changing conditions in the Gulf of MaineGulfwatch Monitoring ProgramEcosystem Indicator PartnershipCoastal and Marine Spatial Planning ProgramClimate NetworkHabitat Restoration Program25 Years of Commitment to the Health and Sustainability of the Gulf of Maine RegionAn amazing array of marine life and birds—at least 3,300 species—depend on the Gulf. Coastal marshes and estuaries serve as nurseries for young fish, crabs, shrimp, and shellfish. Abundant microbes and plankton form the base of a food web that extends up to seals and whales.During my first chef job at the Shoals Marine Laboratory on appledore Island, I fell in love with the Gulf of Maine—not just the breathtaking seascape but the whole biological system. Cutting open a 30-pound cod, I found it full of baby lobsters, stacked up all facing the same direction. You could see the community interactions in the Gulf: those became an object of fascination that I still feel. How do we connect the dots and keep that community thriving?Sam HaywarD, Executive Chef and Co-owner,Fore Street Restaurant, Portland, MaineClick here for more on the Council s 25th anniversary.Click here to learn more about the Council s work at the CZC. ESIP video on Change in the Gulf of Maine Twenty-five Years of Collaboration and Information-sharing Over the past quarter-century, the Gulf of Maine Council has strengthened alliances among those who share its vision for a healthy and vital region. It fosters this synergy by sharing stories of success, and by offering annual Gulf ocean health and of Maine awards. The Council has honored more than 200 individuals, organizations and businesses for their exceptional education commitment to sustain the Gulf watershed. [ Click here for more ]

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Promotes stewardship activities in the Gulf of Maine and its watershed, to enhance environmental quality and secure resource use for all generations.

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