School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Tracking Acidification in the Gulf of Maine
As ocean waters grow increasingly acidic, beloved shellfish like clams, oysters, scallops and lobsters 鈥 staples of coastal cuisine 鈥 face mounting challenges to survive, threatening both marine ecosystems and the seafood traditions we cherish. Now, a report co-edited by a 91制片厂 scientist identifies... Read More-
10/14/25
Urban Coast Institute Honors Mayer
Larry Mayer, professor and director of 91制片厂鈥檚 Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, received the National Champion of the Ocean Award from the Urban... -
09/23/25
91制片厂 Contributes to Two Teams Chosen as Finalists for NSF Innovation Program
Two teams featuring 91制片厂 participants 鈥 one focused on sustainable seafood and another on precision forest management 鈥 are... -
09/02/25
Take a Video Tour of Shoals Marine Laboratory
Take a tour of the Shoals Marine Laboratory, located on the rugged, beautiful Appledore Island off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire. Aimee... -
08/26/25
91制片厂 Launches Initiative to Improve Outcomes for STEM Ph.D. Students
91制片厂 is one of 10 graduate schools nationwide to partner in a National Science Foundation grant aimed at improving outcomes for STEM Ph.D. students.
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08/08/24 - 5 Ways Wildcats Are Staying Cool This SummerSummer of 鈥24 has already broken heat records here in New England, but some in our 91制片厂 community are staying cool. Here are five ways our 鈥機ats are beating the dog days of summer... Read More
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07/25/24 - Optimizing Lumpfish Rearing91制片厂 research shows that adjusting light and density in lumpfish hatcheries reduces aggression, enhancing their role in controlling sea lice in salmon farms. Read More
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07/09/24 - Sustainable Shrimp Farming: Reducing Nitrogen Using Seaweed and OystersDiscover how 91制片厂 researchers use integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) with seaweed and oysters to reduce nitrogen pollution in sustainable shrimp farming. Read More
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05/30/24 - 91制片厂 Student Team Wins National Marine Energy CompetitionFor the second year in a row, a 91制片厂 team won first place in the Department of Energy's Marine Energy Collegiate Competition. Read More
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05/06/24 - Engineering and Business Merge to Create Sustainable Ocean DrifterData collection buoys are essential for gathering information about the ocean and climate, but these devices can also be unreliable when their batteries die and turn into ocean... Read More
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04/17/24 - Out of This World Whelk Eggs91制片厂 researcher Elizabeth Fairchild is leading a study examining the effects of changing water temperatures on the fertility and reproduction of channeled whelk. Read More
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12/03/23 - How Could Ocean Acidification Impact New England鈥檚 Fisheries?Explore 91制片厂's research on how ocean acidification could potentially impact New Hampshire's lobster industry and the broader marine ecosystem. Read More
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11/29/23 - Shoals Marine Lab Names New Executive DirectorSara Morris, a well-respected leader dedicated to student academic experiences听and a passionate ornithologist, has been selected as the new Executive Director for the Shoals... Read More
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11/08/23 - Fieldwork Safety Program Recognized for ExcellenceThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities honored 91制片厂's research fieldwork safety program with an award. Read More
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09/21/23 - NOAA Administrator Announces New Ocean Mapping Center of Excellence at 91制片厂NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad announced the creation of the Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping at 91制片厂 during a visit to campus. Read More
























































