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New research reveals how fast-growing Green Tides form

November 19, 2025
A new study published recently in Scientific Reports sheds light on how the green alga Ulva, common on shores around the world, can suddenly explode into massive blooms known as “Green Tides.”

New Paper Reveals Global Threat of Salt Contamination to Water Supplies, Threatening Critical Infrastructure

July 22, 2025
A new paper published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters warns of an emerging global threat posed by salt contamination of water supplies in tidal rivers worldwide.

Researcher Awarded $1.15 Million to Study the Role of Viruses in Marine Ecosystems

May 19, 2025
Dr. Joaquín Martínez Martínez, a microbial oceanographer at University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), has been awarded $1,153,105 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead groundbreaking research exploring the role of viruses in marine food webs and nutrient cycling.

Harnessing Engineering Innovation to Protect Maryland’s Oysters: A Study in Sustainable Aquaculture

April 30, 2025
Michael Kalinowski's research on oyster aquaculture reflects the intersection of engineering innovation and marine science, which is one of many ways UMCES is shaping the future of environmental science in Maryland.

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