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Special Issue Elevates Disease Ecology in Marine Management

03-05-2026

The compilation of academic studies provides a timely examination of new tools, collaborations, and discoveries for understanding the role and impact of diseases — and how to manage them — in marine ecosystems.

Minor Provides New Educational Opportunities in Ocean Science

02-24-2026

Developed in partnership with Bigelow Laboratory, Colby College’s new marine science minor provides a breadth of foundational knowledge and ample opportunity for hands-on learning at Bigelow Laboratory’s coastal campus.

Ocean on Tap Celebrates Two Milestones Going into 2026

02-23-2026

The informal monthly speaker series organized by Bigelow Laboratory staff recently expanded to a second location and celebrated its second anniversary, reflecting the power of a community created around the wondrous world of the ocean.

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Scientists Make Case for Ocean Iron Fertilization Field Trials

02-05-2026

A new paper by the multi-institutional, international team of the ExOIS consortium lays out the argument for the next generation of large-scale field tests to better understand the benefits and impacts of ocean iron fertilization.