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.
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