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Sea stars being held for an experiment in the advanced seawater suite at Bigelow Laboratory
New Study Finds Concerning Sea Star Response to a Neurotoxin
08-28-2025
Scientists, led by a student intern at Bigelow Laboratory, have published new research on how sea stars from both coasts are accumulating — and physiologically reacting to — the potent, algae-derived neurotoxin domoic acid.
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Innovation “Sprint” Helping Promote Biotech Kicks Off
08-13-2025
Bigelow Laboratory and Hatch Blue are partnering on a 'blue biotech ecosystem assessment,' which kicked off last month with a day of brainstorming and networking, to grow a thriving, marine-based biotech industry in Maine.
Vice President for Research Beth Orcutt speaking at a recent ISA meeting
Scientists Continue to Advise Deep-Sea Mining Discussions
08-13-2025
Vice President for Research Beth Orcutt continues to engage in policy conversations around deep-sea mining internationally — and increasingly within the U.S. — to help fill critical knowledge gaps facing this emerging industry.
Post Doctural Researcher, Melissa Rocker, holdinmg a lobster in fronm of a large blue tank
Experiments Help Test Lobsters’ Vulnerability to Disease
08-11-2025
Bigelow Laboratory researchers are working with resource managers and fishermen to unravel the dynamics of a deadly shell disease and help understand the threats facing American lobsters in a rapidly warming Gulf of Maine.