UMaine MARINE

Enhancing Social, Environmental
and Economic Wellbeing

The University of Maine Marine Aligned Research, Innovation, and Nationally-recognized Education (UMaine MARINE) is a Maine-based initiative that builds on nationally and internationally recognized marine programs, world-class research, and state-of-the-art facilities. This unique, strategic, and transdisciplinary effort unites marine-related faculty, staff, and students across the University of Maine System with each other and with collaborators from industry, government, and the community.

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Vision

To make Maine a global leader as a marine state.

Mission

To provide through innovative transdisciplinary marine research, education, and strategic partnerships, transformative solutions that improve the quality of life and enhance the social and economic wellbeing of the people of Maine and beyond.

UMaine MARINE Goals

To sustainably advance marine-oriented community needs and economic development in Maine and beyond
To balance good stewardship of marine resources with economic development
To develop a national model of innovative transdisciplinary marine research, education, and outreach
To grow and develop cutting-edge marine resources and facilities
To further strategic partnerships and community engagement
To enable attainment of significant external resources to support the initiative’s vision, mission and goals

Through integrated and innovative marine research, education, and outreach, MARINE fosters synergy among departments, research centers, and academic programs focused on marine science, technology, and innovation. By providing a collaborative platform for resource sharing and addressing shared challenges, UMaine MARINE aims to position the University of Maine as a global leader in marine research, education, and economic development while enhancing the social and economic well-being of Maine’s coastal communities and beyond.

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