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80% of Greenland is covered by a massive sheet of ice, more than two miles thick in places. The ice is constantly moving and flowing toward the ocean through glacial fjords. At its edges, where it meets the cold waters of the Arctic…
Catch up on the latest news and updates from Bigelow Laboratory in our September 2026 E-news!…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
