News
When DNA Goes Upside-down, so Can the Research
In a new paper, MES Assistant Professor Katie Lotterhos examines the nature of inverted DNA and its effect on statistical analysis.
August 12, 2019
Nearly Eight Million Tons of Plastic Is Missing from Our Oceans. Where Did It Go?
Professor Aron Stubbins's research into microplastics provides important insight into the whereabouts of almost eight million metric tons of missing plastic.
August 08, 2019
How Coral Hybridization in the Caribbean Could Change Our Understanding of Disease and Genetics
Professor Steven Vollmer and his co-authors discussed the fossil and genetic context that proves the long-term existence of a specific coral hybrid.
July 29, 2019
Our Oceans Are in Trouble. She’s Teaching the next Generation of Scientists to Help.
Northeastern alum Alexandra Doudera got inspiration for her senior capstone project while studying abroad in Chile. That capstone was the catalyst for Saltwater Classroom.
July 17, 2019
Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Marine and Environmental Sciences
(Video) The Future of Sunscreen
The pigments in the skin of cephalopods, including squid, octopus, and cuttlefish, can absorb ultraviolet radiation. Researchers in Northeastern’s Biomaterials Design Group are studying these animals to find ways to create new, environmentally friendly sunscreen.
July 01, 2019
This Discovery Could Be the Key to Managing New England’s Cod Population
Although fisheries managers treat cod in the Gulf of Maine as a single population, the fish can be divided into two, genetically distinct subgroups.
June 24, 2019
Here’s How Mollusks That Grow Fat on a Diet of Rock Might Help Us
Scientists are turning to shipworms and other mollusks as a potential source of new compounds for human medicine.
June 20, 2019
Fragile Bones, Bad Blood, and Giant Hearts: What Antarctic Fish Might Tell Us about Climate Change and Human Health
A new study of notothenioids from Northeastern’s Marine Science Center helps inform our understanding of how species diversify in response to environmental change.
June 20, 2019
Marine and Environmental Sciences
MSC Faculty Achievements
The Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences is pleased to congratulate our faculty on their recent promotions.
June 18, 2019
The Trouble with Flood Defenses in the Midwest
Communities that have seen little rain are getting hit by historic flooding along the Arkansas River thanks to downpours upstream.
June 03, 2019
Outreach Program Recognized with Community Engagement Award
On May 13th, the Outreach Program was honored to receive a Community Engagement Award at the Pancakes and Partnerships Breakfast.
May 31, 2019
Giant Eels and Rare Penguins: Co-ops get a Crash Course in Marine Science
Co-ops at the New England Aquarium get to interact with fascinating ocean animals from around the world. But they have to put in a lot of hard work first.
May 29, 2019
She’s Giving Boston Residents a Taste of the Great Outdoors
Michelle Mouw, the chief operating officer of Mass Hike, says that she joined the organization because she believes in the restorative and healing effects of nature.
May 22, 2019
She’s Giving Boston Residents a Taste of the Great Outdoors
Michelle Mouw, the chief operating officer of Mass Hike, says that she joined the organization because she believes in the restorative and healing effects of nature.
May 22, 2019