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¶¹app 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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08/09/18 - Above the BarAndrew Shapiro '21 has been busy this summer, training to break three world records for a good cause. Read More
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08/08/18 - To See the Bottom of the SeaUNH engineers and students recently returned from a voyage to deploy the first autonomous surface vessel from a NOAA ship. Read More
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08/06/18 -Bradley Barr proposes a definition of ocean wilderness that requires such areas be givenÌýstatutory protection.
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07/31/18 -The funding will continue the operation of National Center of Excellence in hydrographic, ocean and coastal mapping sciences.
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07/24/18 -As part of a team ofÌýmarine scientists, Larry HarrisÌýhelps documentÌýthe spread of invasive species. The team willÌýuse the survey to assess the potential effects of climate change...
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07/22/18 -Jennifer Seavey and Ross Hansen discuss Shoals Marine Laboratory's solar arrays and battery storage, whichÌýprovide the majority ofÌýAppledore Island's power.Ìý
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07/13/18 - Exploring the SeasUNH will co-operate a forthcoming research vessel that will provide cutting-edge technology for scientists to studyÌýthe Atlantic Ocean and adjoining seas. Read More
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07/11/18 -Researchers and undergraduate interns at the Shoals Marine Laboratory have been monitoring the seal the seal resurgence at Duck Island.
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05/22/18 - Nowhere To HideNew research from UNH finds that changesÌýin seaweed "forests" may be harmful for anÌýecologically important fish. Read More
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04/25/18 - Scenes from the URCTake a photographic journey through the Undergraduate Research Conference. Read More





















































