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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…
Catch up on the latest news and updates from Bigelow Laboratory in our May 2026 E-news!…
As large swaths of Maine’s kelp forests transition into a new state, a study by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences scientists reveals what’s driving the northward progression of turf algae and the loss of kelp forests — and the…
Volcanic ash is full of minerals like iron that phytoplankton need to grow. When ash is blown into the ocean, it can stimulate volcanic blooms. Understanding that relationship on the microscopic scale can help us explore wider effects…
This afternoon, 16 Maine high school juniors graduated Bigelow Laboratory ’s Keller BLOOM (our 37th cohort of the long-running, successful program!). Prior to collecting their certificates from Senior Research Scientist Nicole Poulton,…
How do you refer to a group of jellyfish? Swarm, bloom, fluther, brood, and smuth are all options, but our favorite term? Read on to find out! On Monday morning, Senior Research Scientist Rachel Sipler was on our dock in East Boothbay…
The Boothbay Register covered Bigelow Laboratory‘s 10th annual Fun Run & Walk fundraiser. The institution hosts the event in honor of its former executive director, Graham Shimmield, who was instrumental in the creation of…
Seaweed. Some see weeds. At Bigelow Laboratory, we see abundant opportunities for Maine. As a world-renowned hub for research and technology focused on seaweed and microalgae, our institution was proud to join colleagues,…
“They’ve kind of solved all the niches that are out there in the world, and so if you’ve got an interesting question, you can go somewhere in the world and poke at it to understand how they’ve made a living,” David Fields, senior…
If you’re clawing for a first-hand account of what it’s like lobstering on the Gulf of Maine, join us at Footbridge Brewery on Thursday, May 21 for the next Ocean on Tap talk! Lobsterman Eben Wilson of the F/V Lettie Elise will share…
Even a brief rain shower at the starting line this afternoon couldn’t put a damper on Bigelow Laboratory‘s 10th annual Fun Run & Walk for Colorectal Cancer Awareness! (We are an ocean sciences laboratory, after all: we’re…
This afternoon, Bigelow Laboratory hosted a group of Bioscience Association of Maine (BioME) members, sponsors, and partners at our campus in East Boothbay. Professionals from across Maine’s life sciences community took part in guided…
Last week, Bigelow Laboratory hosted the Introduction to Aquatic Flow Cytometry course. Led by Senior Research Scientist Nicole Poulton, Research Associate Laura Lubelczyk, and Oregon State Associate Professor Jason Graff, with guest…
Last week, Bigelow Laboratory proudly hosted the Maine International Trade Center (MITC)’s Maine International Trade Day. The event celebrated our state’s international business community, focusing attention on the importance of global…
Bigelow Laboratory Vice President for Education Ben Twining (far left) shared this great snap of senior research scientists Julia Brown (center left) and Cath Mitchell (far right) with Kevin Posman, assistant director of Bigelow…
On Thursday, May 14, please join us at Aekeir Brewing in Wiscasset for the next Ocean on Tap talk featuring Brigid Carr, research associate at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Go behind the eyes of a chemist to better understand…
A recent expedition to the Southern Ocean is exploring a potential missing piece that could help us better understand the ocean and its future. Researchers, including Bigelow Laboratory Senior Research Scientist Ben Twining, spent six…
As Maine Seaweed Week draws to a close today, Bigelow Laboratory is reflecting on the genuine enthusiasm that macroalgae inspired during last week’s Seaweed Saturday expo in Portland. Associate Curator Kerry Thurlow, Research…
Catch up on the latest news and updates from Bigelow Laboratory in our April 2026 E-news!…
On April 20, Bigelow Laboratory senior research scientists Mike Lomas and Nichole Price joined Maine Calling to discuss algae and seaweed innovation to kick off Maine Seaweed Week. Joining them on the panel was Jaclyn Robidoux, marine…
Celebrate May Day in style with our Spring Cleaning Sale. Take 50% off select t-shirt styles, vests, and jackets while we make room for what’s next! Wear it, share it, and show your support for ocean science and research at Bigelow…
Postdoc Susanna Michael and SRS Ben Twining pose in front of the R/V Atlantic Explorer before setting sail from Bermuda in November. By Susanna Michael, Postdoctoral Scientist, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences This March, I…
As a world-renowned hub of research and technology around seaweed and microalgae, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is proud to join colleagues, collaborators, and community members in celebrating the endless possibilities of…
Bigelow Laboratory senior research scientists David Fields and John Burns are currently taking part in the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Designing the Future 3 expedition aboard the R/V Falkor (too). The researchers are using cutting-edge…
