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Accurate maps of streams could aid in more sustainable development of Potomac River watershed

October 3, 2013
Researchers from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science have developed a new method to solve this problem, resulting in a new map of the Potomac River watershed stream network that significantly improves the information needed for assessing the impact of urbanization on aquatic ecosystems.

Underwater Cameras Donated to Horn Point

September 13, 2013
Kathy and Mike Quattrone donated three SeaLife underwater cameras with accessories and shared their film production experience to help Horn Point Laboratory.

Discover the science of the Chesapeake at Horn Point Open House - October 12

September 3, 2013
The Horn Point Laboratory invites the public to take part in its annual Community Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

Jean-Michel Cousteau presents The Great Ocean Adventure

August 19, 2013
The Institute of Marine & Environmental Technology (IMET) and the University System of Maryland present an evening with legendary ocean environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau on Wednesday, October 9, from 7-8:30 p.m.

Looking to the past to predict future climate change

August 2, 2013
Scientists are studying trends from fossil records to understand how climate change impacted the world in the ancient past and to identify ways to predict how things may change in the future, according to a study by University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science researcher Matt Fitzpatrick and colleagues published in the August 2 issue of Science.

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