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Celebrating 10 billion oysters—born and raised by UMCES—planted in Chesapeake Bay

August 31, 2022
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan led a ceremonial oyster planting in August to mark the significant milestone of 10 billion oysters planted in the Chesapeake Bay, all of them born and raised at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Oyster Hatchery.

Next Generation: Alan Williams

August 31, 2022
Alan William's research focuses on measuring how clouds of underwater mud, silt, and clay that form when the sediment is disturbed, called suspended sediment plumes, within oyster leases are reduced with improvements to oyster aquaculture technology, specifically when dredges are replaced with submerged, remote operated vehicles, or ROVs.

Professor Rose receives Oscar E. Sette Award for Outstanding Marine Fishery Biologist

August 16, 2022
The Oscar E. Sette award affirms consensus by colleagues of Dr. Rose’s demonstration of excellence through research, teaching, and administration.

Scientific education receives support from local IWLA chapter

July 12, 2022
Three UMCES Horn Point Laboratory students receive scholarships from the Mid-Shore Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America to advance their research and studies.

UMCES graduates next generation of environmental leaders

May 25, 2022
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) held its annual Commencement on Tuesday, May 24, featuring the conferral of master's and doctorate degrees, distinguished speakers and university awards, and keynote speaker Dr. Deborah Bronk (MEES Ph.D. '92), oceanographer and President and CEO of the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.

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