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Bigelow Ocean Education & Innovation Center

On June 26, Bigelow Laboratory staff and supporters celebrated the grand opening of the Harold Alfond Center for Ocean Education and Innovation

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Big Splash Celebration Raises Funds for Bold Science

07-30-2025

This month, the Big Splash fundraiser brought together friends and supporters of the lab for an inspiring celebration to garner support for the institute’s critical ocean science and celebrate the people who make it possible.

Bigelow Laboratory's newest Vice President, Jim McManus

Bigelow Laboratory Appoints Newest Vice President

07-30-2025

Jim McManus recently took the helm as Bigelow Laboratory’s vice president for administration and operations, bringing experience from academia, the NSF, and Bigelow Laboratory to shepherd the institute through a period of growth.

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New Grants Power Single-Cell Microbial Research

07-29-2025

Recent NSF funding, including a significant instrumentation award for the Single Cell Genomics Center, will enhance research into some of the most important and diverse forms of life on Earth and help unlock their biotechnology potential.

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BAS Tests for Bioactive Compounds in Animal Samples

07-21-2025

In a recent study on bromoform in rumen fluid, Bigelow Analytical Services showcases its new testing services for halogenated compounds, which will be critical for developing economical and efficient animal feed additives.