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 — 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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10/14/25Urban 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... -
09/23/25UNH Contributes to Two Teams Chosen as Finalists for NSF Innovation Program
Two teams featuring University of New Hampshire participants — one focused on sustainable seafood and another on precision forest management — are... -
09/02/25Take 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... -
08/26/25UNH Launches Initiative to Improve Outcomes for STEM Ph.D. Students
UNH is one of 10 graduate schools nationwide to partner in a National Science Foundation grant aimed at improving outcomes for STEM Ph.D. students.
Recent Stories
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05/07/19 - Ocean ExplorersNOAA taps UNH as one of five institutions tasked with exploring U.S. ocean territory. Read More -
05/03/19 - Increasing UNH’s ImpactFaculty, grad students complete first-ever Research Communications Academy. Read More -
04/30/19 - Research on the EdgeSee why UNH is among the nation’s top research universities. Read More -
04/22/19 - Finish-Line FellowshipUNH doctoral student Melissa Meléndez-Oyola has received a prestigious Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship. Read More -
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03/25/19 - Melting ArcticAn international panel of researchers, including UNH's Larry Mayer and Nancy Kinner, will discuss Arctic change and melting. Read More -
03/17/19 - Fishing for FortunesFrom the icy waters of the Gulf of Maine to clean drinking water in East Africa, UNH innovations enhance economic opportunities. Read More -
03/15/19 - Taking the HelmDiane Foster, professor of mechanical and ocean engineering, is new leader of UNH's School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering. Read More -
02/21/19 - Hydrographic Hall of FameAndy Armstrong, the NOAA co-director of UNH's Joint Hydrographic Center, was honored by the Hydrographic Society of America. Read More -
01/16/19 - In The WeedsInvasive seaweeds that have found a foothold in the Gulf of Maine could change the way predators and prey interact. Read More