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Happy Friday! Join us in jumping for joy just like this pod of dolphins, whale, and swordfish spotted in the Gulf of Maine by Bigelow Laboratory team members during a research cruise aboard the R/V Bowditch last week. What’s your…
This month, 11 students from across the country arrived at Bigelow Laboratory for the 2025 Sea Change Semester. This 14-week experience includes mentorship, research cruises, and ocean science coursework. Their first few weeks in East…
Environmental DNA has proven immensely valuable for accurately, rapidly, and inexpensively detecting new species and answering important coastal management questions. In a new study, a team led by Bigelow Laboratory researchers is…
Postdocs are an essential part of Bigelow Laboratory‘s research community, helping advance novel and exciting science. They’re also invaluable to the institute’s education programs, serving as supportive mentors to…
During a tour of Bigelow Laboratory last week, Advancement Officer Kim Nutt snapped a photo of PhD student Zach Wagner introducing visitors to Calanus, a tiny animal with a big impact here in the Gulf of Maine. The presentation…
The North Atlantic right whale is among the world’s biggest animals. It’s also one of its most endangered. Models of their distribution are essential for tracking and managing these behemoths across their vast territory….
If you thought plankton were just a food source for larger marine animals, we’ve got to break some tough news to you. This Thursday, we invite you to take a seat at Footbridge Brewery for the next Ocean on Tap to learn more about…
This #MicroMonday, check out this algae from the genus Pseudo-nitzschia. It might not appear threatening, but this diatom has a secret that packs a punch. More than 20 species within this genus are responsible for producing…
This #FlashbackFriday, we’re jumping back exactly one month to relive Ocean Day at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library! 🌊 Bigelowians Vishaan Nursey, research associate, and Lydia Pinard, research technician, helmed the lab’s table…
“We’ve worked closely with Colby College for 15 years to introduce students to cutting-edge research in the marine and environmental sciences,” said Deborah Bronk, president and CEO of Bigelow Laboratory. “This bold step forward will…
Most genes are passed down from parent to offspring. But sometimes genes can be transferred between two cells that aren’t directly related. Scientists know broadly how this process of horizontal, or lateral, gene transfer works…
If you’ve ever been curious about working in Maine’s ocean economy, here’s a great opportunity to learn more. Dip your toes, or plunge in headfirst: the choice is yours! Join Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and Maine Coast…
