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.
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08/08/24 - 5 Ways Wildcats Are Staying Cool This SummerSummer 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 beating the dog days of summer... Read More -
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07/09/24 - Sustainable Shrimp Farming: Reducing Nitrogen Using Seaweed and OystersDiscover how UNH researchers use integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) with seaweed and oysters to reduce nitrogen pollution in sustainable shrimp farming. Read More -
05/30/24 - UNH Student Team Wins National Marine Energy CompetitionFor the second year in a row, a UNH team won first place in the Department of Energy's Marine Energy Collegiate Competition. Read More -
05/06/24 - Engineering and Business Merge to Create Sustainable Ocean DrifterData collection buoys are essential for gathering information about the ocean and climate, but these devices can also be unreliable when their batteries die and turn into ocean... Read More -
04/17/24 - Out of This World Whelk EggsUNH researcher Elizabeth Fairchild is leading a study examining the effects of changing water temperatures on the fertility and reproduction of channeled whelk. Read More -
12/03/23 - How Could Ocean Acidification Impact New England’s Fisheries?Explore UNH's research on how ocean acidification could potentially impact New Hampshire's lobster industry and the broader marine ecosystem. Read More -
11/29/23 - Shoals Marine Lab Names New Executive DirectorSara Morris, a well-respected leader dedicated to student academic experiences and a passionate ornithologist, has been selected as the new Executive Director for the Shoals... Read More -
11/08/23 - Fieldwork Safety Program Recognized for ExcellenceThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities honored UNH's research fieldwork safety program with an award. Read More -
09/21/23 - NOAA Administrator Announces New Ocean Mapping Center of Excellence at UNHNOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad announced the creation of the Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping at UNH during a visit to campus. Read More