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School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering

UNH students take water quality samples in the Gulf of Maine from aboard a boat.

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

Recent Stories

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    - Climate Change Woes
    UNH professor Jennifer Jacobs was a lead author on the landmark Fourth National Climate Assessment released recently by 13 government agencies. Read More
  • UNH researcher Michael Chambers with a greenhouse-grown shrimp in a net
    - Hyperlocal Shrimp?
    UNH researchers are testing a shrimp aquaculture method that could put theÌýseafood staple back in your fishmonger’s case. Read More
  • Larry Mayer sits on dock near research vessel.
    - A World-Class Honor
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  • Overhead view of aquaculture pen in ocean
    - $1.4M for Aquaculture
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    - Committed to Collaborative Research Excellence
    Fourteen interdisciplinary teams of UNH researchers have received $425,000 in CoRE funding. Read More
  • UNH's Andrew Shapiro '21
    - Record-Setter
    Andrew Shapiro '21 has reached his goal: breaking three world records for a good cause. Read More
  • UNH's Alex Padilla
    - Listening to Bubbles
    UNH doctoral student Alexandra Padilla has received a prestigious National Science fellowship. Read More
  • Exploring the Great Unknown
    - Exploring the Great Unknown
    The world’s seafloor is largely undiscovered, which is why Larry Mayer continues to explore it. Read More
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    UNH student interns at the Shoals Marine Laboratory track seal populations to betterÌýunderstand how the Gulf of Maine is changing.
  • Woman with long brown hair, blue shirt and red life vest stands next to a tank of water while holding a long black cylinder.
    - Shaping a Career From Shifting Sands
    Meagan Wengrove ('18G) has carvedÌýher career out of water and sand movement, thanks in part to the evolution of the UNH Marine School.Ìý Read More