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Blue Biotech Bulletin: October 22-28
Maine researchers and entrepreneurs are unlocking the potential of algae, seaweed, shellfish, and marine microbes to develop novel products and materials. These blue biotechnology innovations not only strengthen the state’s economy but…
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Field Notes: Maine Algae Science Day
Last week, Bigelow Laboratory hosted the inaugural Maine Algae Science Day in the gorgeous waterfront building of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) in Portland, a familiar place for me after…
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Lurking in the Dark
In the days leading up to Halloween, it can be fun to reflect on the creepier aspects of life. Fortunately, the vast, dark expanses of the ocean hold no shortage of spine-tingling…
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Blue Biotech Bulletin: October 15-21
Maine researchers and entrepreneurs are unlocking the potential of algae, seaweed, shellfish, and marine microbes to develop novel products and materials. These blue biotechnology innovations not only strengthen the state’s economy but…
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Blue Biotech Leadership
Maine has the resources, workforce, and people to become a national leader in the emerging blue biotech industry. Bigelow Laboratory, in partnership with Ocean House Consulting and Hatch Blue, is launching a…
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In the (Blue) Zone
Since it opened earlier this year, Bigelow Laboratory’s new Alfond Center forum has become a hotbed of convening activity. Last week, researchers from around the world and legislators from around the country…
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Green with Antennae
Last week, Bigelow Laboratory Director of Education Aislyn Keyes attended the Green Jobs Fair hosted by the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District in Dover-Foxcroft. The event introduced middle school students to…
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New Bigelow Merch Available!
Fall is here, and so is Bigelow Laboratory’s merch restock! 🍁 Our Carhartt watch caps are available in bold orange and deep blue. They’re perfect for cozy coastal days and staying visible…
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Blue Biotech Bulletin: October 8-14
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 blue biotechnology innovations not only strengthen the…
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Serving Up Hearty Stewardship
Next Thursday, venture over to Footbridge Brewery for the next talk in the Ocean on Tap series! Haley Bezos, founder and director of Hearty Roots, will discuss mindful environmental stewardship and the…
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Happy International Coccolithophore Day!
Here at Bigelow Laboratory, we’re big fans of coccolithophores, the single-celled marine phytoplankton you see here. They’ve been working without recognition for millions of years, building calcium plate shells, producing oxygen, and…
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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 blue biotechnology innovations not only strengthen the…
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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 species is the tiny Calanus finmarchicus. But:…
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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 a promising microalgae for industrial applications ranging…
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Aw, Shucks
Bigelow Laboratory proudly hosted a table at the Pemaquid Oyster Festival last weekend, proving once and for all that these tasty shellfish pair splendidly with a side of science (in addition to…
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Bridging International Waters
This past summer, Bigelow Laboratory was pleased to welcome Dr. Preston Akenga to our community for a few months. Akenga, from Kisii University in Kenya, joined the lab of SRS Steve Archer…
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Investing in Discovery
If you’re curious about the evolving U.S. science landscape, please join Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences President and CEO Deborah Bronk for a presentation at in Portsmouth, NH, on Tuesday, October 14.…
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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 Sciences Center. This is an important milestone…
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Jump for Joy
Happy Friday! Join us in jumping for joy just like this pod of dolphins, whale, and swordfish spotted in the Gulf of Maine by Bigelow Laboratory team members during a research cruise…
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Starting to Sea Change
This month, 11 students from across the country arrived at Bigelow Laboratory for the 2025 Sea Change Semester. This 14-week experience includes mentorship, research cruises, and ocean science coursework. Their first few…
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