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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10/29/24 - UNH Awarded $24 Million to Build Solar Wind Sensors for NOAAThe Âé¶¹app has been awarded $24.3 million by NASA, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to build sensors for a high-... Read More
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10/29/24 - External Funding for UNH Research Leaps to $252 MillionUNH researchers brought in $252 million in competitive external funding in fiscal year 2024, supporting projects that aim to solve problems and improve lives in New Hampshire and... Read More
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10/17/24 - Jessica Scheick Receives 2024 AGU Open Science Recognition PrizeScheick recognized for her efforts to make all steps of the research process more accessible and transparent to everyone.Ìý Read More
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08/26/24 - UNH Ocean Mappers Make History Navigating North Greenland ArcticScientists from the Âé¶¹app have made history as part of a team aboard the Swedish icebreaker ODEN, which is the first vessel to navigate the remote and icy... Read More
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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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07/25/24 - UNH Makes Space Technology Available to IndustryUNH has launched its Space Technology Hub, a first-of-its-kind center in the region that provides testing facilities and expertise to the commercial space sector. Read More
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05/20/24 - Regenerating Northern Oak Forests Using Prescribed FireResearch at UNH explores prescribed fire to boost Northern red oak regeneration, ensuring its ecological and economic benefits in New England's forests and timber industry. Read More
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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
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04/16/24 - Wetland Restoration Falls Short of Fixing Gulf of Mexico Dead ZoneUNH research indicates that wetland restoration efforts are falling short of expectations to help fix the Gulf of Mexico's dead zone. Read More
























































