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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a nonprofit research institute that studies the marine life and ocean processes that drive life on Earth. Most of the organisms we study are microscopic in size, but they have an enormous influence on the health of our oceans and our planet.

We conduct research in every ocean, from the surface to the sediment. Our discoveries solve ocean mysteries and fuel new applications that target the biggest challenges and opportunities of the sea.

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Recent Press Releases

New Study Traces how Cells Learned to Live Without Oxygen

03-13-2026

Using single-cell genomics, scientists have discovered an unusual lineage of microbes in the low-oxygen sediments of Maine’s muddy coast, providing new insight into the evolution of the cellular structures that fuel complex life.

Global Innovators Gather as First Blue Biotech Studio Launches at Bigelow Laboratory

03-10-2026

The world’s first blue biotechnology innovation studio commenced on March 9, bringing 10 global teams focused on converting marine resources into high-value commercial products to Maine.

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.

Researchers Develop Convenient Approach to Track Harmful Algae

12-16-2025

Researchers at Bigelow Laboratory and University of Maine have developed a new test using environmental DNA methods that will make it easier to monitor toxic algae that can threaten shellfish producers and marine ecosystems.

Study Showcases Resilience and Rapid Growth of “Living Rocks”

12-15-2025

Researchers have measured how rapidly these formations capture carbon, showing that, far from being ancient relics, living microbialites are shaping new rock in real time and proving themselves more efficient and resilient than expected.