Marine Science Center - Northeastern University College of Science

Offering a pristine New England rocky shore habitat in close proximity to Boston, the MSC is a globally recognized center of marine science research and education.

Research

Behavioral and Evolutionary Ecology
Climate Change and Ocean Acidification
Fisheries and Ecosystem Service Valuation
and more!

Outreach

Field Trips to the MSC
Coastal Ocean Science Academy
Nahant Public Schools
and more!

News

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Modeling population connectivity to predict stability

Theory testing improves predictive power for conservation and restoration

New research from David Kimbro improves the way ecologists can test their theories.

Bringing the ocean to the people

Translating science for the public isn't easy work, but this summit helps ocean communicators find the best ways to help get their points across.

Filtering fungi enhance nutrient removal in salt marshes

Salt marshes provide essential ecosystem services, such removing nutrients from runoff before it enters the ocean, but there is more research needed to uncover the mechanisms by which these services…