Impact

Catalyzing high-impact solutions for ocean challenges

We imagine a future in which people understand and sustainably utilize the ocean to meet increasing food demand, adapt to climate change, and support a resilient marine economy.

A lobster boat at sunrise in Casco Bay.
A lobster boat at sunrise in Casco Bay.

We Value:

Applying Science

The most effective solutions are grounded in sound science.

Ingenuity

People are capable to solve seemingly impossible problems.

Local to Global

Hands-on, local approaches can scale to solve big global problems.

Impact Through Markets

The combination of for-profit enterprise with impact is a powerful tool for change.

Diversity & Collaboration

Diverse teams and collaborations yield the strongest decisions and creative solutions.

Transparency & Accountability

Measuring, managing, and communicating impact are essential business practices.

Interested in how we think about impact?

Explore our desired outcomes.

Reducing and sequestering GHG emissions

Carbon reduction

Carbon reduction

Introducing new species to improve overall biodiversity and applications

Product diversification

Product diversification

Re-imagining how we fish and farm to minimize our footprint

Sustainable fisheries

Sustainable fisheries

Retaining existing industry, up-skilling teams, and creating opportunities for the future of work

Job creation and retention

Job creation and retention

Making informed decisions to support the next generation of the ocean economy

Data-driven infrastructure

Data-driven infrastructure

Addressing the threat of climate change through data-driven models

Climate modeling

Climate modeling

Halting the degradation of ocean health to accelerate action

Ocean health

Ocean health

Minimizing market volatility through new business models and market access

Stable local market rates

Stable local market rates

Developing ocean-based solutions to ensure a healthy ecosystem

Ecosystem management

Ecosystem management

2022 Impact Report

In 2022, we made huge progress in growing the programs and impact of Gulf of Maine Ventures. Our annual impact report highlights our recent milestones, existing and new partnerships, and increased programmatic presence among blue economy startups and investors.