Climate change is causing problems for puffins
Maine's Atlantic puffins took a big hit this year. Chicks' survival rate plummeted after a record-setting "marine heatwave" disrupted food supplies.
Gulf of Maine
The Gulf Of Maine Is Warming, And Its Whales Are Disappearing
Waters off the coast of Maine are warming faster than 99 percent of the world's oceans. That's forcing whales northward in pursuit of prey, threatening some of their already dwindling populations.
Warm Weather Extends Maine's Lobster Season
Not only has the warm winter lengthened lobster season for fishermen, but it could make lobsters susceptible to new predators and diseases.
Why Is It So Hard To Save Gulf Of Maine Cod? They're In Hot Water
In the past decade, the Gulf of Maine warmed faster than 99.9 percent of the global ocean. The rapid warming explains why recent fishing policies failed to rebuild the cod population, a study finds.