School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Harnessing the Power of the Sea for Renewable Energy
Could the famously predictable tides provide reliable power to coastal communities? What if the same waves that induce queasiness made aquaculture more productive? The UNH-led Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC) is developing the technology and skills that will unlock the power of the sea as a... Read More
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08/08/245 Ways Wildcats Are Staying Cool This Summer
Summer of ’24 has already broken heat records here in New England, but some in our UNH community are staying cool. Here are five ways our ’Cats are... -
07/25/24Optimizing Lumpfish Rearing
UNH research shows that adjusting light and density in lumpfish hatcheries reduces aggression, enhancing their role in controlling sea lice in salmon... -
07/09/24Sustainable Shrimp Farming: Reducing Nitrogen Using Seaweed and Oysters
Discover how UNH researchers use integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) with seaweed and oysters to reduce nitrogen pollution in sustainable... -
05/30/24UNH Student Team Wins National Marine Energy Competition
For the second year in a row, a UNH team won first place in the Department of Energy's Marine Energy Collegiate Competition.
Recent Stories
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10/18/22 - The Cod and the TernWith new grants, UNH researchers will study how climate change in the Gulf of Maine is affecting species like the Atlantic cod and the common tern. Read More -
09/20/22 - Shifting SandsData from the volunteer-based Beach Profiling Program indicates which N.H. beaches are most resilient to coastal storms. Read More -
09/19/22 - Outreach That’s Not OverdueA new program connects UNH Extension with New Hampshire's public libraries. Read More -
09/15/22 - Crustacean ConsternationUNH researchers have documented the first-ever pair of mated blue crabs in Great Bay Estuary, with potentially serious impacts on the ecosystem. Read More -
08/04/22 - Oysters as Nitrogen BioextractorsOysters filter particles that contain nitrogen (and carbon) from the water. Wild oysters cycle small amounts of that nitrogen back into the environment, however farmed oysters,... Read More -
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 -
07/26/22 - Wave PowerAn interdisciplinary team of UNH students took a top prize in the national Marine Energy Collegiate Competition hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy. Read More -
06/28/22 - Canadian KudosLarry Mayer, director of UNH’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, received the Canadian Hydrographic Association’s Sam Masry Award at the 2022 Canadian Hydrographic Conference. 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 -
05/20/22 - Building Momentum for the Blue EconomyWhen it comes to the economy, the ocean is a major player — from tourism to energy, seafood to shipping, the world’s marine-related assets tally up to trillions of dollars. But... Read More