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UMCES, Standard Solar break ground on 10-acre field at Cambridge campus
September 8, 2017
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and Standard Solar marked the beginning of a partnership to bring sustainable energy to the Horn Point Laboratory campus with a groundbreaking ceremony.

Science in the First Person: Greg Silsbe on using drones to study water quality
September 5, 2017
Greg Silsbe is a biological oceanographer and research assistant professor at Horn Point Laboratory. Recently, he has been using drones to help better understand water quality in Chesapeake Bay.

Researchers identify zone of increasing acidity in Chesapeake Bay
August 28, 2017
A research team has identified a zone of water that is increasing in acidity in the Chesapeake Bay. The team analyzed little studied factors that play a role in ocean acidification—changes in water chemistry that threaten the ability of shellfish such as oysters, clams and scallops to create and maintain their shells, among other impacts.

Horn Point scientists share their stories on Cambridge radio
August 9, 2017
Six Horn Point Laboratory scientists gave interviews on WHCP Community Radio to share their stories, including how they came into their fields and what stands out about their research.

Science in the First Person: Raleigh Hood on jellyfish abundance
June 27, 2017
Horn Point Laboratory Professor and Oceanographer Raleigh Hood talks about the abundance of jellyfish and what makes Chesapeake Bay different.

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