Senate panel approves marine research funding that Trump wanted to kill

The unanimous move by the Appropriations Committee includes $1 million to study new lobster gear technologies that won’t harm right whales.

As sea levels rise, coastal communities grapple with cost of adapting

Municipal leaders and planners gather in Belfast to discuss how to pay for the costly infrastructure projects needed to better protect their communities in the future.

Maine finally addressing climate change in the gulf

For eight years, state government did little to deal with the impacts of a warming Gulf of Maine. That's starting to change.

Gulf of Maine Research Institute launches virtual climate center

It will identify solutions to rising sea temperatures in a part of the ocean warming faster than almost any other.

Shark sighting prompts beach advisory in York

A basking shark was spotted swimming off Long Sands Beach on Monday morning, town officials say.

Backing lobstermen, Rep. Golden seeks to withhold funds for right whale protections

Rep. Pingree co-sponsors the amendment, as Golden argues that a scientific tool used to assess the lobster industry's risk to right whales has not been subject to 3rd-party review.

Scientists link warming of Gulf of Maine to decline in right whales’ food supply

Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.

Climate bills call for Maine to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels

Seven hours of testimony provide a glimpse into the scope and impact of proposals to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, factories and motor vehicles.

Democrats looking to finally tackle climate impacts to Gulf of Maine

Lawmakers are optimistic bills to implement bipartisan commission's 2014 recommendations will advance after years of delay.

Conflicting proposals will greet regulators looking at right whale protections