News
Fast growing coral outcompetes destructive sponge
A new study led by MSC researchers documents the battle between a coral-killing sponge, and a fast growing coral that may be able to outgrow the menacing sponge.
September 24, 2015
A Virtual ‘Student’s Eye’ View of the Salt Marsh
A unique collaborative project this August brought together students, educators and researchers to develop new skills in studying nature, using technology, and teamwork.
August 20, 2015
A Virtual 'Student’s Eye' View of the Salt Marsh
A unique collaborative project this August brought together students, educators and researchers to develop new skills in studying nature, using technology, and teamwork.
August 20, 2015
Effects of predation risk passed down from parent to offspring
A new study published by MSC researchers provides evidence indicating that parents exposed to predation risk may give birth to emboldened offspring.
August 04, 2015
Variation within a consumer species can change marsh plant communities
A new study lead by MSC researchers explores how variation among individuals of a marsh consumer species may impact overall community structure and dynamics.
July 30, 2015
Bacterial communication may play a role in spreading coral disease
New work by MSC PhD student Rebecca Certner and Associate Professor Steve Vollmer identifies mechanisms by which disease can spread in endangered coral species.
July 08, 2015
Living shorelines improve health of threatened coastal habitats
A new study by MSC postdoc Rachel Gittman shows that living shorelines can help to ameliorate the stress imposed on coastal habitats by development and climate change.
June 25, 2015
MSC postdoc contributes to book on trophic interactions and global change
MSC postdoc Torrance Hanley has co-edited a book, and co-authored one of it's chapters, examining the interaction of bottom-up and top-down forces across ecosystems.
June 19, 2015
Excess nitrogen removal by oysters depends on where an oyster reef is located
According to research by MSC Associate Professor Jon Grabowski and colleagues, the ability of oyster reefs to promote denitrification, thereby removing excess nutrients, likely depends on the habitat setting in which they are found.
June 10, 2015
Student designs sensor for ocean microplastic research
More than 250 metric tons of microplastic are estimated to be floating in the world’s oceans, threatening marine life. Ethan Edson's prototype is designed to gather data by tracking these harmful particles.
June 09, 2015
Genomic techniques reveal relationships between reef building corals
Cutting edge DNA sequencing technology has allowed MSC researchers to decipher complex phylogenetic relationships between Pacific reef-building corals.
June 05, 2015
Exploring the Three Seas as a student and a teacher
Liz Magee traces her passion for diving back to her participation in the Three Seas Program more than 10 years ago, and she couldn’t be happier to have found her way back.
May 15, 2015
State honors Northeastern youth outreach program
The Marine Science Center's outreach program designed to help underserved school-aged girls develop scientific inquiry and citizenship skills was honored Monday by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
May 14, 2015
Undergraduate Student Honored with Prestigious Co-op Award
Undergraduate Mariah Livernois is moving on to life's next chapter, but not before capturing one of Northeastern's top awards for co-op students
May 05, 2015