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Travel the Chesapeake Bay with science at the Horn Point Laboratory Open House October 11
August 11, 2014
The Horn Point Laboratory invites the public to take part in its annual free Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2014. The theme for this year’s event is “Travel the Bay with Science.”

Dr. Jeffrey Cornwell honored with UMCES President's Award

May 12, 2014
Dr. Jeffrey Cornwell, a professor at the Horn Point Laboratory and an expert in sediments, water quality, and wetlands, has been honored by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science with the President's Award for Excellence in Application of Science.

Record 1.2 billion oysters added to Bay restoration effort in 2013
October 14, 2013
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's oyster culture facility at Horn Point and its partners the Oyster Recovery Partnership, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and others have produced more than 1.2 billion oysters during the 2013 production season. This is the first time any oyster hatchery nationwide has produced more than one billion Eastern oyster spat in a single season.

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.

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