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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10/31/23 - Earth’s atmosphere plays major role in creating space stormsNew research indicates that the Earth’s atmosphere plays a larger role in the creation of space storms than previously thought. Read More
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10/17/23 - Adding Social Cost to Fossil Fuels Could Benefit Both Climate and WaterA new study led by UNH researchers focuses on the co-benefits to climate mitigation and water quality by adding social cost to fossil fuels.Ìý Read More
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09/22/23 - Physics Professor Honored for Magnetospheric ResearchLynn Kistler has been selected asÌýthe American Geophysical Union's 2023 James Van Allen Lecture recipient. Read More
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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
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09/07/23 - Grad student helps lead charge for a more inclusive STEM environmentTamara Marcus '24G co-authored a paper focusing on a science communication and policy workshop that centers marginalized communities.Ìý Read More
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09/06/23 - Research Receives $210 Million in Competitive Funding in FY23UNH received $210 million in competitive external funding in FY23, supporting research projects that improve lives in New Hampshire and beyond. Read More
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08/23/23 - Researchers Identify Unusually Large Bloom of Brown Algae in Gulf of MaineUNH researchers and regional partners are working to determine the cause of an unusually large brown algal bloom in the Gulf of Maine and monitor its effects on marine life.Ìý Read More
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08/10/23 - Climate Change Has Stalled Plants’ Ability to Blunt Effects of Climate ChangeNew UNH research published in the journal Science finds that climate change is diminishing plants' ability to absorb carbon. Read More
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08/08/23 - Light WorkUNH scientists are building components for NASA's IMAP mission that will map the boundaries of our heliosphere. Read More
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08/04/23 - UNH Researchers Tap Into AI To Help Forecast Space WeatherResearchers are tapping into the power of AI to accurately forecast space weather near Earth's middle latitudes.Ìý Read More
























































