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Hazardous Hitchhikers
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created conditions for a “super-spreader” event of marine invasive species worldwide.
The Art of Science
Through a variety of approaches, UMCES researchers are teaming up with visual artists to deepen people’s connection to science and the Bay.
A new normal? Why two wildfire-related air quality emergencies in three years isn’t all that unusual
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…
A Farewell Conversation with Maryland Sea Grant Director Fredrika Moser
As she prepares to retire, Moser reflects on a career dedicated to science and public service.
Scientists caution that stranded ships could cause biofouling super spreader event
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…
Chesapeake Analytics Collaborative Building awarded LEED Gold Status
Buildings receive recognition from LEED when they achieve the highest standards of sustainability.
Chesapeake DolphinWatch celebrates 10 years of participatory science
June 27, 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of Chesapeake DolphinWatch, a participatory science project based out of UMCES’ Chesapeake Biological Laboratory.
2026 Maryland blue crab stock assessment published
Overall, the assessment yielded some concerning patterns.
Dr. Tom Miller elected Fellow of the Marine Biological Association
UMCES’ Dr. Tom Miller has been elected as a Fellow of the Marine Biological Association. Based in Plymouth in the U.K., this prestigious scientific society is the oldest in the…