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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01/04/19 - Climate Change WoesUNH professor Jennifer Jacobs was a lead author on the landmark Fourth National Climate Assessment released recently by 13 government agencies. Read More -
12/20/18 - Hyperlocal Shrimp?UNH researchers are testing a shrimp aquaculture method that could put the seafood staple back in your fishmonger’s case. Read More -
12/13/18 - A World-Class HonorThe Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has elected Larry Mayer as a foreign member. Read More -
10/17/18 - $1.4M for AquacultureNew Hampshire Sea Grant will receive $1.4 million from NOAA Sea Grant to expand aquaculture research in New Hampshire. Read More -
10/09/18 - Committed to Collaborative Research ExcellenceFourteen interdisciplinary teams of UNH researchers have received $425,000 in CoRE funding. Read More -
09/25/18 - Record-SetterAndrew Shapiro '21 has reached his goal: breaking three world records for a good cause. Read More -
09/25/18 - Listening to BubblesUNH doctoral student Alexandra Padilla has received a prestigious National Science fellowship. Read More -
09/14/18 - Exploring the Great UnknownThe world’s seafloor is largely undiscovered, which is why Larry Mayer continues to explore it. Read More -
08/16/18 - WGME-TV: Student Scientists Monitor Seals off the Coast of MaineUNH student interns at the Shoals Marine Laboratory track seal populations to better understand how the Gulf of Maine is changing. Read More -
08/14/18 - Shaping a Career From Shifting SandsMeagan Wengrove ('18G) has carved her career out of water and sand movement, thanks in part to the evolution of the UNH Marine School. Read More