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Next Generation: Chelsea Wegner on Shrinking Sea Ice
February 19, 2020
"My research is looking for signatures of ice algae contributions throughout the Bering and Chukchi Sea using unique sea ice biomarkers. I am measuring these biomarkers in sediments, benthic organism tissues, and in the diets of top Arctic predators, like the Pacific walrus, to serve as an indicator of sea ice loss impacting the structure of the Pacific Arctic food web."

Next Generation: Ellie Rothermel
December 5, 2019
"My research is focused on the movement ecology of striped bass and Atlantic sturgeon. Both of these species reproduce and are born in freshwater but spend a significant portion of their adult lives in the ocean."

UMCES scientists complete study on Conowingo Dam and impact on Chesapeake Bay
November 11, 2019
UMCES scientists have completed a study to understand the potential impacts of nutrient pollution associated with sediment transported from behind the Conowingo Dam to the Chesapeake Bay.

USM Maryland Momentum Fund invests $150,000 in Minnowtech
November 4, 2019
Minnowtech, an UMCES-based startup aims to help maximize shrimp farmers’ efficiency to meet growing global demand.

New faculty search open
October 29, 2019
The Chesapeake Biological Laboratory is excited to announce an opportunity to join our highly interactive, multi-disciplinary and successful faculty as an Assistant Professor.

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