September 29, 2026
September 2026 E-news
Catch up on the latest news and updates from Bigelow Laboratory in our September 2026 E-news!…
September 28, 2026
Corralling Corals
This #MicroMonday, we’re hollering, “Yeehaw!” 🤠 It might not be the kind of exclamation you’d expect to hear at an ocean sciences laboratory. That is, unless a colleague recently returned from wrangling tiny wild marine invertebrates…
September 28, 2026
The New York Times: In an $80 Motel Room, a Discovery to Shed Light on the Origins of Life
The best science takes place outside of the box. Remarkable discoveries often happen in the unlikeliest of places — even in a North Carolina motel room. Check out this great piece in The New York Times chronicling a team of scientists…
September 25, 2026
Happy National Lobster Day! 🦞
As an ocean sciences research institution, Bigelow Laboratory is proud to celebrate this crustacean and the important role it plays. From ecosystem influences to economic impact, lobster holds indescribable value for coastal…
September 24, 2026
Two Bigelow Laboratory researchers named as Hypothesis Fund Awardees
We are pleased to share that two Bigelow Laboratory researchers have been selected as the newest Hypothesis Fund awardees! Senior research scientists Catherine Mitchell and John Burns both received funding to pursue early-stage,…
September 23, 2026
Bioscience Association of Maine: Stories of Innovation Panel
Are you curious about the strong, bubbling currents that are helping to propel life sciences forward here in Maine? Join the Bioscience Association of Maine on October 14 for an insightful panel featuring Bigelow Laboratory’s…
September 22, 2026
‘Cy’ of Relief
A new study by researchers at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and Oregon State University shows that a well-known cyanobacterium that looks like puffballs formed on recreational lakes shows little toxic potential. The team…
September 22, 2026
The Boston Globe: Officials pinpoint culprit behind massive ‘chocolate tide’ algae bloom from Maine to Massachusetts
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences researchers are among the experts tracking the “chocolate tide” algae bloom stretching along the coast from Maine to Massachusetts. In a recent feature in The Boston Globe SRS Nick Record explains…
September 21, 2026
Algae Biomass Summit: The Potential of Algae
Food. Feed. Fuels. Biomaterials. Nutraceuticals. Environmental solutions. The potential of algae stretches across industries. On October 14 at 11 a.m., one of the sessions at the Algae Biomass Summit titled The Potential of Algae will…
September 18, 2026
Discovery in the Deep
In the depths of the ocean, where sunlight can’t reach, there is a hidden world teeming with microbial life. Yet little is known about these enigmatic organisms. Researchers from Bigelow Laboratory spearheaded a novel database,…
September 16, 2026
Community Round-up: Back-to-School Joy, New Signage, and Ancient DNA
For more than half a century, Bigelow Laboratory has conducted world-class ocean science here in the Boothbay region. Even though our work spans the global ocean, this community remains close to our heart. 💙 In our new Community…
September 11, 2026
Spore than meets the eye
From microscopic spores to sprawling forests — sugar kelp plays a big role in the Gulf of Maine, providing rich habitat, food, and clean water. It’s also the bedrock of Maine’s kelp aquaculture industry. A new study led by Bigelow…
September 11, 2026
Tapping into Algae’s Limitless Potential
One of the services offered by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences’s National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota (NCMA) is growing large-scale algae cultures in our greenhouse facility. This summer, the NCMA grew…
September 9, 2026
Research Highlight: Stabilizing the Shoreline
Anyone who has spent time on the beach knows that if you pile up sand, it’ll quickly fall apart. That’s why you add water to build a sand castle: the surface tension in the water helps bind the sand together like glue. It turns out,…
September 9, 2026
Now Hiring Multiple SRS Positions!
Are you looking to pioneer innovative, interdisciplinary investigations that propel ocean science to new heights? If so: we’ve got great news! Bigelow Laboratory is looking to grow its team with three new Senior Research Scientists…
September 7, 2026
Summertime Gratitude
This Labor Day, Bigelow Laboratory is taking a moment to reflect fondly on an inspiring summer. We are grateful to everyone who supported us this season! 🌊 To the friends and community members who visited for our open house in July:…
September 3, 2026
Lobster in the Forecast 🦞
Lobster is deeply woven into the culture and economy of Maine and Atlantic Canada, making its future an important focus for ecological forecasters. But a good forecast isn’t just about science: it’s social. It’s about how the…
September 2, 2026
Big News for Small Cells
Bigelow Laboratory is excited to announce new leadership and a bold vision for the future of the Single Cell Genomics Center (SCGC). Senior Research Scientists Nicole Poulton and Julia Brown are now jointly leading the state-of-the-art…
September 1, 2026
Kelp Cascade Effect
As Maine’s kelp forests decline, the impacts ripple through the ecosystem all the way down to the microbial level, according to a new study led by researchers from Bigelow Laboratory. The study, published in PNAS, reveals fundamental…
August 29, 2026
2026 Mainebiz Small Business Forum
On August 5, Bigelow Laboratory President and CEO Deborah Bronk (pictured second from right) participated as a panelist for the 2026 Mainebiz Small Business Forum. The event, Leading Through Chaos, was hosted in Freeport, Maine. It…
August 28, 2026
Blue Biotech Bulletin: August 2026
As an ocean science leader, Bigelow Laboratory is helping Maine bring to bear its competitive advantages to position the state at the forefront of this emerging industry in New England. Follow along with our work in this transformative…
August 27, 2026
Caring for Corals
Earlier this summer Bigelow Laboratory Research Associate Laura Lubelczyk joined NOAA on a research cruise supporting efforts to restore mesophotic coral communities impacted by the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Laura applied…
August 27, 2026
Positioning Maine as a National Blue Biotech Leader
Given Maine’s scalable aquaculture industry and heritage fisheries, long history of marine research excellence, unique algae innovation assets, and proximity to Boston’s life sciences hub, the state is well positioned to be a national…
August 25, 2026
Getting alka-ligned
A team of researchers including Bigelow Laboratory SRS Steve Archer is exploring the ecosystem impacts of a proposed marine carbon dioxide removal strategy. Ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) is sometimes described as an antacid…
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