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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04/07/22 - Research Snapshot: Beach BombsUNH researchers measure the shifting sands of N.H. beaches to understand where unexploded ordnances may be hiding. Read More
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04/04/22 - Federal FundingUNH is set to receive nearly $5.5 million in federal funding to support research, education, and energy resilience in the region. Read More
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03/07/22 - Sustaining the SeasDavid Fredriksson has been selected to lead the new UNH Sustainable Seafood Center.Ìý Read More
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02/02/22 - From the Sea to the StarsResearchers Atsushi Matsuoka and Fabian Kislet will explore carbon cycling in the ocean and X-rays in space with two National Science Foundation grants. Read More
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12/09/21 - Keeping Great Marsh GreatWith a $3.1 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, UNH researchers will work to protect Great Marsh in northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Read More
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12/07/21 - Arctic AirUNH researchers have received an NSF grant to study the mechanisms of wintertime air pollution in Arctic regions.Ìý Read More
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12/02/21 - Converging on Climate ScienceA new graduate traineeship program will help students expand their climate research skills while working closely with Arctic Indigenous people.Ìý Read More
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11/02/21 - Powered by the SeaUNH will lead the new Atlantic MarineÌý Energy Center, focusing on research to address renewable ocean energy, with aÌý nearly $10M award from the Department of Energy. Read More
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11/01/21 - Passings: Edward McIntoshUNH mourns the loss of the first captain of UNH's original marine research vessel.Ìý Read More
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10/22/21 - Giving Eelgrass an EdgeUNH researchers received a new NOAA grant that aims to improve the health of eelgrass in Great Bay. Read More


























































