Celebrating the Legacy of Lauded Estuarine Ecologist Dr. Walter Boynton
Dr. Boynton passed away on September 14, 2026.
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Hazardous Hitchhikers
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created conditions for a “super-spreader” event of marine invasive species worldwide.
New paper outlines how large language models such as ChatGPT can be used to automate harmful algal bloom prediction
The experiment used ChatGPT to automate the generation of deep learning regression and classification models for harmful algal bloom prediction.
Garden Club committee receives Richard Johnson Environmental Education Award
The Appalachian Laboratory of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) recently presented the Conservation Committee of the Mountain Laurel Garden Club (MLGC) with the 2026 Richard A.…
Science and Story
For one UMCES graduate student, studying a species like horseshoe crabs goes hand in hand with telling their story.
The Art of Science
Through a variety of approaches, UMCES researchers are teaming up with visual artists to deepen people’s connection to science and the Bay.
A new normal? Why two wildfire-related air quality emergencies in three years isn’t all that unusual
As seen again this year, the United States is no stranger to wildfires, at least in the West. But why are areas so far away from the fires experiencing smoke…
A Farewell Conversation with Maryland Sea Grant Director Fredrika Moser
As she prepares to retire, Moser reflects on a career dedicated to science and public service.
Scientists caution that stranded ships could cause biofouling super spreader event
As hundreds of stranded vessels sit idle in the Persian/Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, their hulls are rapidly being colonized by marine bacteria, algae, and animals (such as seaweed…
Chesapeake Analytics Collaborative Building awarded LEED Gold Status
Buildings receive recognition from LEED when they achieve the highest standards of sustainability.