March 20, 2025 — Dr. Duffy Anderson at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, dissected the 2024 warming report, updating Mainers on the conditions across our almost 3500 miles of coastline. The report reviews 2024 as the 12th warmest year for the Gulf of Maine.
The body of water is positioned at the intersection of two major currents—the warm Gulf Stream and the cold Labrador Current. This productive body of water has continued to evolve since warming began in 2012.