The article and photo documentary highlights research and engagement taking place at GMS to support the regional blue economy through fisheries supply chain and climate resilience research and engagement.
GMS is one of only five UMass Amherst faculty teams to be awarded $30k in seed funding. The award comes with professional consultation on integrative teaming, budget planning, and offers research development support for ideation toward large-scale research proposal development.
AAUS certification is the gold standard in scientific diving. GMS offers North Shore student researchers underwater safety skills to tackle ocean and coastal conservation and management challenges in New England and abroad.
“When we look at our beautiful coastline, like the one surrounding us now, we are reminded of how crucial it is to both protect and preserve this ecosystem, marine life, and the communities that rely upon it, like Gloucester, and the incredible research work of UMass Amherst.” - Sarah Stanton, Undersecretary of Economic Strategies in the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Over 50 neighbors attended an informational webinar followed by over 30 minutes of question-and-answer. The UMass team shared an update on their research program and vision for updates to the 7-acre property in Hodgkins Cove.