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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08/28/20 - Charting a Course AheadThe Joint Hydrographic Center has received a five-year, $38.5 million grant to continue their work in ocean mapping. Read More -
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06/30/20 - Bloom Where You're PlantedIn summers past, a visit to Appledore Island often included a tour of the gardens designed by the poet Celia Thaxter. While the original garden, along with her cottage, was lost... Read More -
06/16/20 - Fisheries FundingWith new NOAA grants, UNH marine research aims to bring better, more sustainable seafood to the table. Read More -
06/03/20 - Sage of the SeaTo celebrate World Oceans Day June 8, Jennifer Miksis-Olds will participate in an ocean-themed quiz bowl against high school champions. Read More -
03/26/20 - Water, Water EverywhereA new document published by UNH provides guidance to help Seacoast communities prepare for increased flood risks due to climate change. Read More -
01/16/20 - Ocean AccoladeLarry Mayer, director for the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping and Joint Hydrographic Center at UNH, has been selected as the first recipient of the Walter Munk Medal. Read More -
01/15/20 - Mapping the SeasLess than 10 percent of the world’s oceans have been mapped to high resolution. UNH is out to change that. Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping director Larry Mayer talks about... Read More -
11/15/19 - Closing the GapNine undergrads traveled from the Mid-Atlantic to take part in an intensive geoscience research program at UNH. Read More -
11/13/19 - Climate Change and Turf Seaweed Causing “Patchy” SeascapeThe effects of climate change are becoming more apparent, from the rapidly warming Gulf of Maine to more frequent and severe storms and the increase of invasive turf seaweed. UNH... Read More