Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS)
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-
11/11/25
Mercury Stored in Coastal Sediments Is Making a Comeback
Buried deep in the sediments of the world’s coastal shelves, the toxic metal mercury has, to some degree, been locked away from entering the marine... -
09/24/25
Two UNH Space Weather Instruments Blast Off Toward the Sun
After years in the making, two UNH space weather instruments have blasted off toward the sun to study its influence on our solar system and monitor... -
09/04/25
From Online Discovery to Desert Research
UNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her...
Recent Stories
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10/28/21 - UNH Scientists Share $13M in Grants to Study Benefits of Feeding Dairy Cows SeaweedsMost people are unlikely to associate seaweed with dairy production. But Âé¶¹app scientists will be working to change that, sharing two grants totaling nearly... Read More
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10/08/21 - Record FundingUNH researchers brought in $260 million in competitive funding in FY21 for projects that improve life in New HampshireÌýand beyond. Read More
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10/08/21 - Interdisciplinary to the CoREFourteen teams of researchers have received funding for interdisciplinary projects through the Collaborative Research Excellence initiative Read More
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09/29/21 - In a Class of Their OwnSteve Frolking and Roy Torbert have been elected to the 2021 Class of Fellows of the American Geophysical Union.Ìý Read More
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09/13/21 - Fantastic VoyageNatalie Cook '23 spent 45 days aboard a survey vessel this summer to map the seafloor of the Chesapeake Bay.Ìý Read More
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08/26/21 - An Out Of This World ExperienceHigh school students collaborated with UNH scientists to create a museumÌýexhibit about humans in space.Ìý Read More
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08/19/21 - Frozen CommonsUNH researchers have received a $488,983 grant from NSF to study shared Arctic landscapes and improve their resilience.Ìý Read More
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08/19/21 - Space WavesUNH researchers have received a $1.62 millionÌýgrant from NSF to study magnetic waves that impact Earth's radiation belts. Read More
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08/11/21 - Artist At SeaA new exhibition at the UNH Museum of Art focuses on ocean research and the collaboration between art and science. Read More
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07/26/21 - Research Snapshot: Raising LumpfishAt UNH’s Coastal Marine Lab in New Castle, N.H., Elizabeth Fairchild raises and researches lumpfish as a potential pest-management solution for the aquaculture industry. Fairchild... Read More
























































