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New Instruments Keep Center at Frontier of Aquatic Science

06-24-2026

With advanced new equipment, Bigelow Laboratory’s Center for Aquatic Cytometry is expanding its technical and analytical capacity, which will catalyze new educational and research opportunities for studying microscopic life in the ocean.

Local youth enjoy the 2025 Bigelow Laboratory Open House

Bigelow Laboratory Opens Door for Annual Open House

06-23-2026

Bigelow Laboratory is welcoming the public to our East Boothbay, Maine, campus on Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our annual open house, a day of fun and free, all-ages activities, science talks, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our lab.

Maps Highlight Coastal Areas at Risk from Harmful Algae

06-18-2026

A pilot project between Bigelow Laboratory and the FAO is the first step to producing new knowledge and tools that could address gaps in global ocean data coverage and help resource managers prioritize harmful algae monitoring efforts.

Midwater ocean exploration and discovery

31 New Species Discovered in Two Weeks of Deep-Sea Exploration

06-08-2026

An expedition to international waters off the coast of Brazil used state-of-the-art imaging systems to confirm new species and observed the living 3D cellular structure of a microbe — a first for seagoing research.