March 22, 2026

International Seal Day

Happy International Seal Day! Enjoy these photos of playful seals around Antarctica snapped by Senior Research Scientist Ben Twining….

March 21, 2026

Antarctic Dispatch 7: The Expedition’s End

Senior Research Scientist Ben Twining has wrapped up his time aboard the RSS Sir David Attenborough. In this final dispatch, Ben shares a few last observations from the expedition, including pulling in an instrument called a towfish…

March 20, 2026

Whale, You Don’t See That Every Day

This month’s Ocean on Tap speaker is Jessica Woodend of Within the Whale, a hands-on learning program that brings a replica of life-sized whale to teach about whale biology. She will be speaking about teaching inside a life-sized…

March 18, 2026

Celebrating Partner-SHIP

A collaborative project featuring Bigelow Laboratory Senior Research Scientist Nicole Poulton was awarded the 2024 Excellence in Partnering Award from the National Oceanographic Partnership Program. Members of the interdisciplinary…

March 17, 2026

Of Microbes and Mud

Most visitors to Maine are familiar with the murky — often smelly — mudflats that line much of our coast. What they may not realize, though, is that these kinds of tidal environments are home to a whole world of wacky, resilient, and…

March 17, 2026

Wolf Greenfield Client Spotlight

Thank you to Wolf Greenfield for featuring Bigelow Laboratory in a client spotlight! We appreciate the firm’s expert guidance as we translate research discoveries to new IP to improve society and the health of the oceans….

March 16, 2026

True Blue

The Maine Blue Biotech Innovation Studio kicked off on March 9, bringing 10 teams focused on converting marine resources into high-value commercial products to Bigelow Laboratory‘s campus in East Boothbay. Organized with Hatch…

March 14, 2026

🥧 Pi, Pie, and Particle Propulsion

Today we’re exploring a scientific instrument with a whole lot of PIE-tential. The biolistic particle delivery system helps scientists study the traits and characteristics of individual cells. This tool allows researchers to update the…

March 14, 2026

It’s OK to Be a Little Shellfish

Whether you drizzle them with mignonette, put them in a hearty stew, or broil them to perfection, there’s no denying that Maine oysters are delectable. Next Friday, get a behind-the-scenes look into the world of shellfish farming! On…

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