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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07/28/22 - Small WonderA new UNH study found that small satellites can be just as effective in performing important space science missions as their larger counterparts.Ìý Read More
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07/27/22 - Monumental MappingTwelve scientists and students associated with UNH are mapping the seafloor of the largest marine protected area under U.S. jurisdiction.Ìý Read More
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07/21/22 - Nourishing Ocean DesertsResearch on the chemistry of ocean deserts shows how phytoplankton surviveÌýin such tough conditions. Read More
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07/15/22 - Measuring Methane in StreamsDifferent aquatic bodies play different roles in the release of methane gas. Wetlands, lakes, and reservoirs all play large roles in releasing methane directly into the atmosphere... Read More
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07/13/22 - Maps Made EasierThe New HampshireÌýGeodata Portal website provides easier access to online GIS maps for the state. Read More
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06/29/22 - Granite State WarmingUNH researchers have released the 2021 New Hampshire Climate Assessment. Read More
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06/15/22 - Out to PastureKeeping trees in livestock pastures can help reduce the impacts of climate change, according to new UNH research. Read More
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06/13/22 - Coastal BuffersThe autumn may be a time when Great Bay Estuary is particularly vulnerable to the effects of coastal and ocean acidification, according to new UNH research. Read More
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06/08/22 - Searching for AnswersUNH will receive $906,055 from NSF ANSWERS to build on its existing strengths in space weather research and education. Read More
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06/06/22 - Listening to Marine LifeMichelle Fournet still vividly recalls one of the first times she listened to humpback whales as a researcher. She was sitting in a small, 10-foot inflatable raft, bobbing on the... Read More























































