Students enjoy immersive field work and small classes on Appledore Island

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Take a tour of the Shoals Marine Laboratory, located on the rugged, beautiful Appledore Island off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire. Aimee Bousquet, a marine, estuarine, and freshwater biology major at UNH, shows what life is really like at Shoals: immersive fieldwork, small classes, sustainable living, and unforgettable experiences surrounded by ocean and science. Whether you’re interested in marine biology, sustainability, conservation, or just want to learn by doing, Shoals offers the kind of hands-on learning that makes a lasting impact.

Videographer: 
Scott Ripley | UNH Marketing | scott.ripley@unh.edu | 603-862-1855
Producer: 
Scott Ripley | UNH Marketing | scott.ripley@unh.edu | 603-862-1855