The largest donation in school history marks the lead commitment for a new $300 million facility and investments in scientific collaboration across Maine.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
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East Boothbay’s Bigelow Laboratory kicks off Café Sci program July 16
New for 2025, talks in the four-week series will be held on Wednesdays, virtually or in-person in the new Harold Alfond Center.
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Bigelow Laboratory in East Boothbay to host open house for all ages
After a break in 2024, Bigelow Laboratory’s annual Open House is back from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 11. Visitors of all ages are invited to visit the institute’s East Boothbay campus at 60 Bigelow Drive to meet researchers and engage in a day of fun science activities. The staff looks forward to […]
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Protecting Maine’s unsung underwater hero — algae
Amid climate uncertainty, curators at the Bigelow National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota are hopeful that if there’s a bright spot, it’s hidden below the ocean’s surface.
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Midcoast fishermen warn of ‘destructive’ end to Maine Sea Grant
Aquaculture farmers from Westport Island to Biddeford warn that the Trump administration’s decision to cut federal funding will harm Maine’s working waterfront, though Sen. Susan Collins announced Wednesday that the terms were being negotiated.
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Boothbay’s Bigelow Laboratory expands to spur future of marine science
Charting the course, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences embraces an education expansion — a new 25,000-square-foot wing — and plans to reach more students and educators statewide.
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Gulf of Maine warming research resumes with NASA support
As Bigelow Laboratory’s Gulf of Maine North Atlantic Time Series approaches its 25th year, NASA awarded the program funding to continue regular cruises on the R/V Bowditch. Here’s what to expect.
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Midcoast kelp forests in flux
Against the backdrop of climate change, kelp forests near Boothbay suffer steep declines from warming waters.
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Maine lab explores whether stressed-out algae could help replace plastics
Algae appear to communicate when “stressed.” What are they saying?
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At the intersection of art and science: Krisanne Baker
A Waldoboro-based artist invites viewers on a journey through the Gulf of Maine.