Category: Ocean’s Potential
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Blue Biotech Bulletin: October 1-7
Maine researchers and entrepreneurs are unlocking the potential of algae, seaweed, shellfish, and marine microbes to develop new foods, medicines, materials, and climate-friendly products. These…
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#MicroMonday: Tiny Bites for Marine Giants
Given that they are among the largest animals on the planet, it may seem puzzling that one of the North Atlantic right whale’s key prey…
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Measuring Time in Nanno Seconds
Transferring Nannochloropsis into a carboy of saltwater media takes some time. But Research Technician Lydia Pinard’s timelapse video makes the process look speedy! Nannochloropsis is…
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Maine Life Sciences Center
Thanks to the efforts of the Bioscience Association of Maine (BioME), FocusMaine, and others, Governor Mills last week announced the creation of the Maine Life…
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Kelp, I’ve Fallen
Environmental DNA has proven immensely valuable for accurately, rapidly, and inexpensively detecting new species and answering important coastal management questions. In a new study, a…
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Following the Fare
The North Atlantic right whale is among the world’s biggest animals. It’s also one of its most endangered. Models of their distribution are essential for…
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Turning Blue into Green
Maine has the resources to become a global leader in the emerging “blue biotech” industry. These advantages include an expansive coastline; thriving fisheries, aquaculture, and…
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Single Cell Grant Upswell
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is excited to announce that we’ve recently received two awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research that will…
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Field Notes from Washington, D.C.
As Director of the Center for Seafood Solutions, Senior Research Scientist Nichole Price often travels to D.C. to meet with policymakers and federal agencies. This…