Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping / NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center
Urban Coast Institute Honors Mayer
Larry Mayer, professor and director of UNH’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, received the National Champion of the Ocean Award from the Urban Coast Institute (UCI) of Monmouth University in New Jersey. The award was established in 2005 to honor individuals who have undertaken actions and... Read More
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08/11/25UNH Researchers Help Find WWII Shipwrecks in Solomon Islands
Researchers from UNH's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping helped find more than a dozen World War II shipwrecks in the Solomon Islands. -
04/22/25Could microplastics impact the ocean's carbon storage?
UNH researchers have received an NSF grant to study the impacts of microplastics on the ocean's microbial food web. -
04/07/25Mapping the Deep
In December 2023, thanks to UNH, the United States grew by one million square kilometers. The U.S. gained that seabed territory beyond 200 nautical... -
04/02/25CCOM’s Brian Calder Elected to Hydrographer Hall of Fame
CCOM's Brian Calder has been elected to the Hydrographer Hall of Fame for his remarkable contributions to seafloor mapping technologies.
Recent Stories
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07/08/21 - Research Snapshot: ASV BENIn June, UNH’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic Center’s autonomous surface vehicle Bathymetric Explorer and Navigator — ASV BEN — traveled Lake Huron,... Read More -
06/23/21 - Narragansett DawnA new ocean-going vessel co-operated by UNH has been given the name Narragansett Dawn. Read More -
05/26/21 - Undersea DiscoveriesWhen scientists discovered the world’s deepest-known shipwreck and explored the trenches in the lowest points of the ocean this spring, they relied on detailed seafloor maps... Read More -
04/26/21 - Setting Sail for ScienceA remotely operated sailboat that will map the seafloor is about to make its maiden voyage to Hawaii. Read More -
04/22/21 - Sea ChangeUNH researchers have found that climate change affects deep-sea corals and sponges differently. Read More -
03/25/21 - Dropping Anchor at UNHThe Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy has found a new administrative home at the UNH School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering. Read More -
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02/04/21 - Can You Hear Me Now?New research focuses on human-induced ocean noises, their impacts on marine life, and offers suggestions for healthier soundscapes. Read More -
01/25/21 - Excellence in CitationsForty-one current and emeritus UNH researchers are among the world's 100,000 most cited, according to a new study. Read More -
01/19/21 - Seas the DayA team of UNH scientists won first place in an international competition for virtual autonomous ocean-going robotics. Read More