The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created conditions for a “super-spreader” event of marine invasive species worldwide.
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.…
For one UMCES graduate student, studying a species like horseshoe crabs goes hand in hand with telling their story.
Through a variety of approaches, UMCES researchers are teaming up with visual artists to deepen people’s connection to science and the Bay.
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…
As she prepares to retire, Moser reflects on a career dedicated to science and public service.
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…
Buildings receive recognition from LEED when they achieve the highest standards of sustainability.
June 27, 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of Chesapeake DolphinWatch, a participatory science project based out of UMCES’ Chesapeake Biological Laboratory.
Overall, the assessment yielded some concerning patterns.
