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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08/09/18 - Above the BarAndrew Shapiro '21 has been busy this summer, training to break three world records for a good cause. Read More -
08/08/18 - To See the Bottom of the SeaUNH engineers and students recently returned from a voyage to deploy the first autonomous surface vessel from a NOAA ship. Read More -
08/06/18 - Smithsonian: Why the Ocean Needs WildernessBradley Barr proposes a definition of ocean wilderness that requires such areas be given statutory protection. Read More -
07/31/18 - New Hampshire Business Review: UNH/NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center Receives $6.5 Million in FundingThe funding will continue the operation of National Center of Excellence in hydrographic, ocean and coastal mapping sciences. Read More -
07/24/18 - SouthCoastToday.com: Scientists Dip into Pope's Island Waters for Invasive Species CountAs part of a team of marine scientists, Larry Harris helps document the spread of invasive species. The team will use the survey to assess the potential effects of climate change... Read More -
07/22/18 - Concord Monitor: Appledore Island Is Pretty, but Energy Geeks Are More Interested in Its MicrogridJennifer Seavey and Ross Hansen discuss Shoals Marine Laboratory's solar arrays and battery storage, which provide the majority of Appledore Island's power. Read More -
07/13/18 - Exploring the SeasUNH will co-operate a forthcoming research vessel that will provide cutting-edge technology for scientists to study the Atlantic Ocean and adjoining seas. Read More -
07/11/18 - Sentinel Source: Return of the Seals: Once Eradicated Mammals Back in Local WatersResearchers and undergraduate interns at the Shoals Marine Laboratory have been monitoring the seal the seal resurgence at Duck Island. Read More -
05/22/18 - Nowhere To HideNew research from UNH finds that changes in seaweed "forests" may be harmful for an ecologically important fish. Read More -
04/25/18 - Scenes from the URCTake a photographic journey through the Undergraduate Research Conference. Read More