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
-
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
-
-
08/30/16 - Faculty KudosTalk about making a good impression on your new coworkers: in late April, marine acoustician Jennifer Miksis-Olds joined the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering. Read More -
08/25/16 - Polar ExplorersHalfway through their six-week research cruise of the Arctic Ocean, UNH researchers Kevin Jerram and Evgenia Bazhenova visited the North Pole. Read More -
08/11/16 - Prof with a PorpoiseChris Glass wouldn’t blame you if you’ve never heard of the vaquita. The small porpoise is so secretive that it wasn’t discovered as a species until 1958. Read More -
07/27/16 - Shiny and NewUNH has a new, state-of-the-art research vessel that will help researchers map the coastal seafloor and better understand the ocean environment while providing training in the... Read More -
07/13/16 - Historical HorticultureThe seeds for Celia Thaxter's storied garden on Appledore Island are sown right here at UNH. Read More -
06/03/16 - Divins Drills DownDavid Divins is EOS’s first full-time associate director since 2012. Read More -
05/27/16 - Arctic AppointmentPresident Obama named Larry Mayer to a four-year term on the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, an independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress. Read More -
05/24/16 - A Hole in the Bottom of the SeaWhen Captain Andy Armstrong learned that a basin in the Gulf of Mexico would be named in his honor, he thought it was a mistake. Read More -
05/17/16 - Listening to the OceanAsking for time off on your first day at a new job can be awkward. New research professor Jennifer Miksis-Olds received the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for... Read More