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The discoveries and innovations that come out of Bigelow Laboratory are only possible because of the generous contributions of donors. Our community of supporters help empower the next generation of scientists, inspire our research,…
Despite Bigelow Laboratory’s global focus, we’ve always valued our homebase — seeking to bring Maine to the world and to the world to Maine. Check out some of our efforts to help Maine-based businesses and communities thrive. These…
Not all ghosts float through walls murmuring “Boo!” at 2 a.m. Ghost viruses are proof that watery phantoms thrive beneath the surface. Next Friday, please join us at Ækeir Brewing for the first Ocean on Tap talk in Wiscasset. Dr….
Today marks the two-year anniversary of severe storms that battered the Maine coast on January 10 and 13, 2024. In East Boothbay, these systems caused seawater to wash over the bridge connecting the mainland to Ocean Point —…
At a quick glance, you might think this photo shows a distant nebula snapped through a powerful telescope trained on the night sky. But it is #MicroMonday after all, and this photo actually captures a much tinier moment that…
Carnegie Mellon University recently highlighted a collaboration between Bigelow Laboratory and their Chemical Engineering department. The team is is unraveling the complex chemical reactions at the ocean surface that produce…
At this week’s Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Exposition (NACE) in Portland, Bigelow Laboratory team members enjoyed connecting with aquaculture producers, service providers, vendors, peers, students, and managers. We appreciated…
If you’re in the market for a new superpower in 2026, might we suggest trying your hand at superforecasting? Superforecasters are people who have an unusual ability to predict future events. They consistently outperform experts in many…
As an ocean sciences research institute, it’s no surprise that Bigelow Laboratory is profoundly invested in water health. What you might not realize is that our commitment extends beyond the coastline. The institution is working with…
If you thought fish were swimming in silence: think again! While their voices might not sound like the chipper flounders and clownfish you’ve seen chatting it up in beloved animated films, they have a lot to say. Next Thursday,…
Bigelow Laboratory researchers collaborate with agencies, resource managers, and local governments to share our expertise and analytical capacity. Learn more about how our partnerships help provide the information needed to support…
In parts of the Gulf of Maine, kelp forests are disappearing fast and being replaced with something new. Scientists call this kind of dramatic, lasting ecosystem change a state shift. Bigelow Laboratory Senior Research Scientist…
