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Horn Point Laboratory

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About Horn Point Laboratory

The Horn Point Laboratory, located on more than 800 acres on the banks of the Choptank River on Maryland's Eastern Shore, has advanced society’s understanding of the world’s estuarine and ocean ecosystems. Horn Point scientists are widely respected for their interdisciplinary programs in oceanography, water quality, restoration of seagrasses, marshes and shellfish and for expertise in ecosystem modeling. With ongoing research programs spanning from the estuarine waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the open waters of the world's oceans, Horn Point is a national leader in applying environmental research and discovery to solve society’s most pressing environmental problems.

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Contact Information

Address: 
2020 Horns Point Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
United States
Phone Number: 
(410) 228-8200
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Horn Point Lab Kids Summer Adventures: August 2022

August 8, 2022 12:30pm to August 19, 2022 12:30pm
Toadfish Adventures is a co-ed, environmental education, STEM-focused experience. It is based at the Horn Point Laboratory (HPL) on the campus of University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) in Cambridge, MD. With the backdrop of the Horn Point Laboratory and its 800+ acres on the banks of the Choptank River, Toadfish Adventures engages students’ “sense of wonder”.
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Explore the World of Marine Science, Tour the Horn Point Laboratory

Dive into science and see the Bay the Horn Point way! Every Tuesday at 10:00 am from Memorial Day through Labor Day tours will be offered to lead you through the amazing world of marine science taking place at the Horn Point Laboratory (HPL). Free and open to the public, these 90-minute walking tours are led by Horn Point Lab’s graduate students. For more information, 410-221-8383 or email tours@umces.edu.
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8th Ryan Saba Memorial Student Fellowship Awarded

The Horn Point Laboratory awarded the 8th Ryan Saba Memorial Student Fellowship to Ph.D. student Catherine Fitzgerald.
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Opening young minds to career possibilities in marine science

Ten students from the Horn Point Lab visited South Dorchester High School to share their stories of how they came to pursue a career in marine science. Talking with science classes in grades 9-12, HPL students shared their wide array of scientific interests and how they hope to have a positive impact with their careers.
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Addressing the heart of the matter: Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology funds research for Horn Point Faculty

Hughes Center has funded two projects that will lend insight into pressing Chesapeake issues; generating reliable oyster production to enhance economic growth in aquaculture and understanding factors that can help farmers turn challenges into opportunities with climate change.
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New study tracks microplastics in watershed

This two-year project will study the fate and transport of microplastics, providing a baseline of understanding of what kind of plastics exist in the waterway and how they move through coastal systems
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Mike Roman to step down as Horn Point Laboratory director

Professor Mike Roman has announced that he will relinquish the position by the end of the academic year and continue his ocean research as a Horn Point faculty member.
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Update from the Gulf of Mexico on Harmful Algal Blooms

Professor Pat Glibert and her students took to the seas in the Gulf of Mexico for 10 days collecting samples to understand more about red tides and what makes some dissipate while others become massive.
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Bill Boicourt, professor emeritus, shares his expertise on tides in a podcast

Listen as Wayne D. King interviews Bill Boicourt about his research and observations regarding impacts on tides in a podcast, “Tide is Shifting.”
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Horn Point Lab Kids Summer Adventures: August 2022

August 8, 2022 12:30pm to August 19, 2022 12:30pm
Toadfish Adventures is a co-ed, environmental education, STEM-focused experience. It is based at the Horn Point Laboratory (HPL) on the campus of University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) in Cambridge, MD. With the backdrop of the Horn Point Laboratory and its 800+ acres on the banks of the Choptank River, Toadfish Adventures engages students’ “sense of wonder”.
View Content

Explore the World of Marine Science, Tour the Horn Point Laboratory

Dive into science and see the Bay the Horn Point way! Every Tuesday at 10:00 am from Memorial Day through Labor Day tours will be offered to lead you through the amazing world of marine science taking place at the Horn Point Laboratory (HPL). Free and open to the public, these 90-minute walking tours are led by Horn Point Lab’s graduate students. For more information, 410-221-8383 or email tours@umces.edu.
View Content

8th Ryan Saba Memorial Student Fellowship Awarded

The Horn Point Laboratory awarded the 8th Ryan Saba Memorial Student Fellowship to Ph.D. student Catherine Fitzgerald.
View Content

Opening young minds to career possibilities in marine science

Ten students from the Horn Point Lab visited South Dorchester High School to share their stories of how they came to pursue a career in marine science. Talking with science classes in grades 9-12, HPL students shared their wide array of scientific interests and how they hope to have a positive impact with their careers.
View Content

Addressing the heart of the matter: Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology funds research for Horn Point Faculty

Hughes Center has funded two projects that will lend insight into pressing Chesapeake issues; generating reliable oyster production to enhance economic growth in aquaculture and understanding factors that can help farmers turn challenges into opportunities with climate change.
View Content

New study tracks microplastics in watershed

This two-year project will study the fate and transport of microplastics, providing a baseline of understanding of what kind of plastics exist in the waterway and how they move through coastal systems
View Content

Mike Roman to step down as Horn Point Laboratory director

Professor Mike Roman has announced that he will relinquish the position by the end of the academic year and continue his ocean research as a Horn Point faculty member.
View Content

Update from the Gulf of Mexico on Harmful Algal Blooms

Professor Pat Glibert and her students took to the seas in the Gulf of Mexico for 10 days collecting samples to understand more about red tides and what makes some dissipate while others become massive.
View Content

Bill Boicourt, professor emeritus, shares his expertise on tides in a podcast

Listen as Wayne D. King interviews Bill Boicourt about his research and observations regarding impacts on tides in a podcast, “Tide is Shifting.”
View Content

News

Explore the latest news from the Horn Point Laboratory, including research highlights and interviews with graduate students and faculty.

Events

From annual events to monthly seminars, visit the events calendar for what's happening.

About

From the banks of the Choptank River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, scientists engage in world-renowned research in oceanography, water quality, restoration of sea grasses, marshes and shellfish, and expertise in ecosystem modeling.

Faculty

Meet the researchers focused on understanding the world’s coastal ecosystems, leaders in oceanography, water quality, and the restoration of sea grasses, marshes, and shellfish.

Outreach

Learn about campus and oyster hatchery tours, scientists are available as guest speakers, the Chesapeake Champion annual award, and oyster shell recycling.

Applying Science

Discover research programs that apply scientific knowledge directly to emerging environmental issues, including the Horn Point Oyster Hatchery.

Education

Learn about educational opportunities designed for scientific exploration and understanding of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

Services & Tools

Explore tools and services available to scientists and researchers, including the Analytical Services Laboratory, Cell Analysis Center, and Raman microscope. Plus, gain access to our online library resources and learn about availability of the Widgeon Pavilion.