Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS)
Could 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. Read More
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04/07/25Land. Sea. Space.
What does it mean to be a Land, Sea and Space Grant university? The triple designation signifies a collaboration between the U.S. government partners... -
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... -
04/04/25A Career Written in the Stars
Many moons before Harlan Spence became the director for the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS), his father, an amateur... -
Recent Stories
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07/27/22 - Monumental MappingTwelve scientists and students associated with UNH are mapping the seafloor of the largest marine protected area under U.S. jurisdiction. Read More -
07/21/22 - Nourishing Ocean DesertsResearch on the chemistry of ocean deserts shows how phytoplankton survive in such tough conditions. Read More -
07/15/22 - Measuring Methane in StreamsDifferent aquatic bodies play different roles in the release of methane gas. Wetlands, lakes, and reservoirs all play large roles in releasing methane directly into the atmosphere... Read More -
07/13/22 - Maps Made EasierThe New Hampshire Geodata Portal website provides easier access to online GIS maps for the state. Read More -
06/29/22 - Granite State WarmingUNH researchers have released the 2021 New Hampshire Climate Assessment. Read More -
06/15/22 - Out to PastureKeeping trees in livestock pastures can help reduce the impacts of climate change, according to new UNH research. Read More -
06/13/22 - Coastal BuffersThe autumn may be a time when Great Bay Estuary is particularly vulnerable to the effects of coastal and ocean acidification, according to new UNH research. Read More -
06/08/22 - Searching for AnswersUNH will receive $906,055 from NSF ANSWERS to build on its existing strengths in space weather research and education. Read More -
06/06/22 - Listening to Marine LifeMichelle Fournet still vividly recalls one of the first times she listened to humpback whales as a researcher. She was sitting in a small, 10-foot inflatable raft, bobbing on the... Read More -
06/01/22 - How Low Can You Mow?Not a fan of mowing the lawn? Good news: Cutting the grass less may be better for the environment. Trimming the number of times you run the mower around the yard, known as “low... Read More