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Warming Accelerates Ecological State Shift Along Maine Coast

05-19-2026

As large swaths of Maine’s kelp forests transition into a new state, a study by Bigelow Laboratory scientists reveals what’s driving the northward progression of turf algae and the loss of kelp forests — and the valuable ecological functions they provide.

Annual Event Showcases Algae Applications and Opportunities

05-14-2026

The 8th annual Maine Seaweed Week this spring provided several opportunities to celebrate the limitless potential of algae and demonstrate Bigelow Laboratory’s leadership in fostering an ocean-based innovation ecosystem for Maine.

Expedition Reveals Missing Ingredient in Climate Models

04-27-2026

A Bigelow Laboratory scientist joined researchers from around the world on a research cruise to Antarctica to better understand the processes that control biological productivity, the first step to creating more accurate climate models of the Southern Ocean.

Community Challenge Highlights Fun Possibilities of Forecasting

04-24-2026

This year, Bigelow Laboratory’s Tandy Center is organizing its third annual Superforecaster Challenge, an informative, friendly competition for scientists and resource managers to learn more about the challenges — and limitations — of ocean forecasting.