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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.

Single Cell Genomics Center Enters Transformative New Era

09-01-2026

New leadership, equipment, and workflows at the world-class facility are creating exciting opportunities to push the boundary of SCGC’s science, facilitate new partnerships and services, and make single cell genomics more widely accessible.

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.