Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS)
Tracking Acidification in the Gulf of Maine
As ocean waters grow increasingly acidic, beloved shellfish like clams, oysters, scallops and lobsters — staples of coastal cuisine — face mounting challenges to survive, threatening both marine ecosystems and the seafood traditions we cherish. Now, a report co-edited by a UNH scientist identifies... Read More
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11/11/25Mercury Stored in Coastal Sediments Is Making a Comeback
Buried deep in the sediments of the world’s coastal shelves, the toxic metal mercury has, to some degree, been locked away from entering the marine... -
09/24/25Two UNH Space Weather Instruments Blast Off Toward the Sun
After years in the making, two UNH space weather instruments have blasted off toward the sun to study its influence on our solar system and monitor... -
09/04/25From Online Discovery to Desert Research
UNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her...
Recent Stories
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01/24/22 - Passings: Professor Robert HarrissProfessor Robert Harriss, an influential figure in the early growth of the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS), passed away on Dec. 24, 2021. Read More -
01/07/22 - Ocean Mapping HonorCCOM/JHC's John Hughes Clarke has been inducted into the Class of 2021 Hydrographer Hall of Fame. Read More -
12/15/21 - Unearthing Great Bay's PastResearchers have summarized their findings about Great Bay's social and ecological history in an online StoryMap. Read More -
12/09/21 - Keeping Great Marsh GreatWith a $3.1 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, UNH researchers will work to protect Great Marsh in northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Read More -
12/07/21 - Arctic AirUNH researchers have received an NSF grant to study the mechanisms of wintertime air pollution in Arctic regions. Read More -
12/07/21 - Predicting Future FloodsNew UNH research updates snowmelt flooding models for a changing climate, helping protect vulnerable infrastructure and water resources. Read More -
12/02/21 - Converging on Climate ScienceA new graduate traineeship program will help students expand their climate research skills while working closely with Arctic Indigenous people. Read More -
11/12/21 - Transforming Students Into Climate LeadersThree National Science Foundation grants provide international climate change research opportunities for students. Read More -
11/02/21 - Powered by the SeaUNH will lead the new Atlantic Marine Energy Center, focusing on research to address renewable ocean energy, with a nearly $10M award from the Department of Energy. Read More -
11/01/21 - Passings: Edward McIntoshUNH mourns the loss of the first captain of UNH's original marine research vessel. Read More