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Recent Press Releases

Kelp Forests Contain Wealth of Genetic Diversity and Potential

09-10-2026

A new study looks at the genetic population structure of sugar kelp, which forms the bedrock of Maine’s wild kelp forests and aquaculture industry, showcasing the complex population structure along Maine’s dynamic coastline.

Looking Back to Forecast the Future of Lobster

09-02-2026

A new paper led by Bigelow Laboratory scientists explores the history of lobster forecasting in Maine and Atlantic Canada, offering lessons for making ecological forecasts more useful for coastal stakeholders.

Kelp Forest Loss Reverberates Down to Microbial Level

08-31-2026

A new study documents how the decline of kelp forests along Maine’s coast, and the transition to turf algae-dominated reefs, shifts the form and function of these ecosystems at all levels, down to which microbes are present and what they’re doing.

Bigelow Laboratory’s Café Sci program kicks off July 22

06-30-2026

The annual Café Sci series is a fun, free way to engage with ocean researchers on groundbreaking science. This summer, talks will take place over four Wednesdays, July 22-August 12, at 5 p.m., virtually or in-person at Bigelow Laboratory in East Boothbay.

Scientists Find Groundbreaking Potential for Tissue Regrowth and Immortality in the Ocean

05-27-2026

Using sea cucumbers, a new study provides the first documented evidence of the long-term visibility of tissue growing indefinitely in seawater, opening up countless possibilities in biological and medical research.