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DISCOVERY OF ALGAE’S HUNTING HABITS COULD HELP CURB FISH KILLS

Baltimore, Md. (January 19, 2010) – UMCES IMET scientist Allen Place and a team of researchers have discovered that a commonly found Chesapeake Bay microbe emits a poison not just to protect itself, but to stun and immobilize the prey it plans to eat. The findings could lead to new ways to slow the growth of these tiny but toxic marine creatures. More...

UMCES in the News Feared coastal flooding has yet to materialize: Ocean City officials expect to examine beach Monday The Baltimore Sun 8 Feb 2010 Letter to the Editor: The heat is on The Washington Post 2 Feb 2010 Atlantic sturgeon under consideration for endangered species list: Final decision expected in January 2011 Bay Journal 1 Feb 2010 Longtime Bay advocates say draft strategy falls short: Critics say stronger actions need to be taken to control pollution from agriculture and development Bay Journal 1 Feb 2010

UMCES STATEMENT ON INACCURATE COVERAGE OF HPL WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

Cambridge, Md. (December 10, 2009) - A December 7 Baltimore Sun article incorrectly cited HPL for numerous water quality violations since 2004. MDE has notified UMCES that these "violations" were incorrect and caused by a computer glitch in the reporting system. ...More

SEASONAL ARCTIC BATERIAL PATTERNS COULD SERVE AS CLIMATE CHANGE MONITORS

Cambridge, Md. (November 24, 2009) - New research on bacterial communities throughout six large Arctic river ecosystems reveals predictable temporal patterns, suggesting that scientists could use these communities as markers for monitoring climate change in the polar regions. ...More

UMCES RESEARCHERS RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Cambridge, Md. (November 2, 2009) - Three UMCES researchers have been honored by the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation for their expertise and leadership in environmental science. Drs. Walter Boynton and Michael Kemp will share the Odum Lifetime Achievement Award, and Senior Faculty Research Assistant Carolyn Keefe received CERF's Distinguished Service award. ...More

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