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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07/06/21 - No Boat NecessaryThe Appledore Island garden of 19th century poet Celia Thaxter blooms again at Prescott Park this summer. Read More
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04/22/21 - Sea Change​​​​​​UNH researchers have found that climate change affects deep-sea corals and sponges differently. Read More
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03/25/21 - Dropping Anchor at UNHThe Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy has found a new administrative home at the UNH School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering. Read More
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03/15/21 - Liking LumpfishLumpfish. That’s what was featured in the first video Nate Spada '19 ever posted to TikTok, lumpfish and their eggs. Not exactly the kind of thing you’d expect to draw much... Read More
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02/04/21 - Can You Hear Me Now?New research focuses on human-induced ocean noises, their impacts on marine life, and offers suggestions for healthier soundscapes. Read More
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01/25/21 - Excellence in CitationsForty-one current and emeritus UNH researchers are among the world's 100,000 most cited, according to a new study. Read More
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01/19/21 - Seas the DayA team of UNH scientists won first place in an international competition for virtual autonomous ocean-going robotics. Read More
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12/02/20 - Hydrographic HonorNOAA has awarded UNH oceanographer Andy ArmstrongÌýa Gold Medal for his contributions to delineate the U.S. extended continental shelf. Read More
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11/19/20 - Geophysical FellowsProfessors Larry Mayer and Bill McDowell have been named fellows of the American Geophysical Union. Read More
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11/05/20 - Collaborative to the CoREUNH's Collaborative Research Excellence initiative has funded 14 interdisciplinary projects. Read More


























































