School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
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-
10/14/25
Urban Coast Institute Honors Mayer
Larry Mayer, professor and director of UNH’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, received the National Champion of the Ocean Award from the Urban... -
09/23/25
UNH Contributes to Two Teams Chosen as Finalists for NSF Innovation Program
Two teams featuring Âé¶ąapp participants — one focused on sustainable seafood and another on precision forest management — are... -
09/02/25
Take a Video Tour of Shoals Marine Laboratory
Take a tour of the Shoals Marine Laboratory, located on the rugged, beautiful Appledore Island off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire. Aimee... -
08/26/25
UNH Launches Initiative to Improve Outcomes for STEM Ph.D. Students
UNH is one of 10 graduate schools nationwide to partner in a National Science Foundation grant aimed at improving outcomes for STEM Ph.D. students.
Recent Stories
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01/16/20 - Ocean AccoladeLarry Mayer, director for theĚýCenter for Coastal and Ocean Mapping and Joint Hydrographic CenterĚýat UNH, has been selected as the first recipient of theĚýWalter Munk Medal. Read More
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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
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11/15/19 - Closing the GapNine undergrads traveled from the Mid-Atlantic to take part in an intensive geoscience research program at UNH.Ěý Read More
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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
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11/06/19 - Looking NorthwardThe Âé¶ąapp has joined theĚýUniversity of the Arctic, marking an official pledge to continue and expand on its polar expertise. Read More
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10/15/19 - Communicating ScholarshipUNH’s second annualĚýResearch Communications Academy (RCA), scheduled for spring semester 2020, is nowĚýaccepting applications. Read More
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09/27/19 - The Art of SoundA new collaboration between acoustics research and art is set to make waves at UNH this autumn. Read More
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08/15/19 - Envisioning a Healthier OceanAbigail Lyon '12 '15G is being recognized as a tireless advocate for clean water in the Gulf of Maine. Read More
























































