Bigelow Laboratory @BigelowLab
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a leader in microbial oceanography with research spanning from our home in Maine to the Arctic to the deep ocean crust. bigelow.org East Boothbay, Maine Joined March 2011-
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Check out #BigelowLab SRS José Fernández-Robledo holding a marine sea slug used to study the basis of learning, memory, and behavior. He presented at an invertebrate cell culture workshop at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. #ocean #marinebiology
In March, a group of #ColbyCollege students, faculty, and staff visited #BigelowLab for a retreat centering scientific research through creativity, imagining marine organisms in new ways. Check it out in FAUNA: cah.colby.edu/student-experi… Photos: A. Keyes. Artwork by N. Lin.
#Bigelow #BlueBiotech Bulletin: Bigelowians took part in the EPSCoR Annual Summit, sharing updates from the Maine Algal Research Infrastructure and Accelerator. Additionally, VPR Beth Orcutt participated on a panel at Startup Maine Week. Learn more: currents.bigelow.org/?p=1732 #maine
Surf and Turf: As large swaths of Maine’s kelp forests transition into a new state, a study by #BigelowLab scientists reveals what’s driving the northward progression of turf algae and loss of kelp forests — and their valuable ecological functions: bigelow.org/news/articles/…
This afternoon, 16 Maine high school juniors graduated #BigelowLab's Keller BLOOM program. Each student presented their findings, sharing insights into the ocean science they conducted over the past week. Congratulations to the Keller BLOOM class of ‘26! #maine #science #ocean
As a world-renowned hub for research and technology focused on seaweed and microalgae, #BigelowLab was proud to celebrate the endless possibilities of algae during Maine Seaweed Week, which took place April 24-May 3. Learn more: bigelow.org/news/articles/… #science #seaweed
If you’re clawing for a first-hand account of what it’s like lobstering on the #GulfOfMaine, join us at Footbridge Brewery on Thursday, May 21 for the next Ocean on Tap! Lobsterman Eben Wilson of the F/V Lettie Elise will share where our delicious summer staple comes from. #maine
Even a brief rain shower at the starting line couldn’t put a damper on #BigelowLab's Fun Run & Walk for Colorectal Cancer Awareness! Money collected provides neighbors with financial assistance for cancer screenings and treatments. Thanks to all who took part this afternoon! 🏆
This afternoon, #BigelowLab hosted a group of #BioME members, sponsors, and partners. Professionals from across Maine’s life sciences community took part in facility tours and conversations with scientists, followed by a networking reception. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Last week, #BigelowLab hosted the Introduction to Aquatic Flow Cytometry course, which detailed the wide variety of aquatic applications for #flowcytometery and #imaging #cytometry. For more information about the course, visit: bigelow.org/science/center… #maine #science
Last week, #BigelowLab proudly hosted the MITC’s Maine International Trade Day. The event celebrated our state’s international business community. Deb Bronk delivered a keynote about research, development, and the blue economy. 📸: Dave Dostie Photography, courtesy MITC
Nice Tri! Ben Twining shared this great snap of Julia Brown, Kevin Posman, and Cath Mitchell at the Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon in Brunswick last weekend. Ben, Julia, and Kevin competed in the race, while Cath cheered the group on. Congrats! #bigelowlab #maine #triathlon
A recent expedition to the Southern Ocean is exploring a potential missing piece that could help us better understand the ocean. Researchers spent six weeks studying how trace metals may influence productivity: bigelow.org/news/articles/… 📸: B. Twining, L. Bumstead
As #MaineSeaweedWeek draws to a close, #BigelowLab is reflecting on the enthusiasm that macroalgae inspired during last week’s Seaweed Saturday expo. Stay tuned for a special behind-the-scenes peek at other exciting algae-forward conversations that Bigelow Laboratory led! #algae
On April 20, #BigelowLab senior research scientists Mike Lomas and Nichole Price joined Maine Calling to discuss algae and seaweed innovation to kick off Maine Seaweed Week. Learn more about the growing role of algae in Maine’s economy: mainepublic.org/show/maine-cal… #maineseaweedweek
How do you measure tiny amounts of ocean iron aboard a rusty ship? The answer: a trace metal bubble and a bunch of specially designed equipment. Susanna Michael, a Bigelow Laboratory postdoc, shares an account from a research cruise around Bermuda: currents.bigelow.org/?p=1671
From Steller’s sea eagle sightings to ice-out dates, forecasting events in Maine’s unpredictable, rapidly changing environment is anything but easy. This #NationalSuperheroDay, read about a different kind of superpower: bigelow.org/news/articles/… #bigelowlab #superforecasting
Happy Seaweed Saturday! If you’re curious and want to learn more, stop by our booth at the Seaweed Saturday expo at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today! #bigelowlab #seaweedsaturday #maine #algae #blueplanet
#BigelowLab Research Technician Lydia Pinard recently participated in Boothbay Region Elementary School’s Wild About Reading program where she read books about the importance of marine biodiversity and algae. She brought live microalgae in a rainbow of pigments. 🌈 #maine #algae
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