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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On October 26, join Dr. Beth Orcutt, vice president for research at #BigelowLab, as she shares innovative uses of marine life and #ocean data to solve problems, create opportunities, and foster community resilience. Get tickets: www.themusichall.org/events/bigelow…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Swell Suited: #BigelowLab 's Sea Change Semester students participated in a boating navigation and safety course with Dave Drapeau, captain of the R/V Bowditch. After reviewing important safety topics, the group took to the river for time in the water with survival suits and a raft. 📸: Aislyn Keyes

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Connecting Blue to Green: #BigelowLab participated in Connecting Science to Capital for Ocean Finance and the Blue Economy, a roundtable discussion held during #ClimateWeekNYC. The event brought together more than two dozen leaders for a wide-reaching discussion about ocean finance. #blueeconomy

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Corralling Corals: This summer, RS Dave Ernst collaborated with the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences to round up colonies of Porites astreoides, the mustard hill coral, from nearby Hog Reef. He’ll use these samples to develop tools for non-invasive monitoring of wild coral larvae. 📸: T. Roome.

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Check out this great piece in the #NewYorkTimes chronicling a team of scientists studying Paulinella, a photosynthetic single-celled organism. It features #BigelowLab SRS John Burns, his commitment to scrappy science, and his uncanny ability to craft steampunk instrumentation. #science #microbes

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In an $80 Motel Room, a Discovery to Shed Light on the Origins of Life

A scrappy science project led to a significant discovery: two new species of a rare organism that could elucidate a fundamental transition in the history of life on our planet.

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy National Lobster Day! 🦞 As an ocean sciences research institution, #BigelowLab is proud to celebrate this crustacean and the important role it plays. Check out a round-up of recent lobster research at currents.bigelow.org/?tag=lobster #lobster #maine 📸: Evie Layland.

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Two @bigelowlab.bsky.social researchers have been selected as the newest @hypothesisfund.bsky.social awardees! Senior research scientists Catherine Mitchell and John Burns both received funding to pursue early-stage, innovative research. Congratulations, Catherine, John, and the full cohort!

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Hypothesis Fund @hypothesisfund.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

💫 Meet our latest awardees, who are pushing the boundaries of what we know about brain aging, protease specificity, immune inheritance, ocean food webs, & cell physics. Learn more about their projects: bit.ly/HFAwardees. Join us in celebrating the them in our 🧵 below! /1

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A new study by researchers Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and Oregon State University shows that a well-known cyanobacterium that looks like puffballs formed on recreational lakes shows little toxic potential. www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-… 📸: Peter Countway

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Researchers at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences led a novel database, GORG-Dark, with more than 9,600 genomes from microbial cells sampled from the deep ocean. A new study published in Cell shows the database’s potential to unlock discovery. www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The inaugural #BigelowLab Community Round-up includes a fun back-to-school event, new signage on our campus, and a deep dive into ancient DNA with Senior Research Associate Tim D’Angelo! Check it out: currents.bigelow.org/?p=2376 #maine #boothbay #community #ocean

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A new study led by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences scientists provides the most comprehensive assessment of sugar kelp's genetic diversity to date, while also mapping population structure along the coast. www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-… 📸1: Credit: Rene Francolini

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tapping into Algae’s Limitless Potential: This summer, #BigelowLab 's NCMA grew Nannochloropsis oculata for Rising Tide Brewing Company's newest brew, Buckingham Red. Research Technician Lydia Pinard tasted it, noting: “Fruity, hoppy, and well-balanced!” 📸: Lydia Pinard. #phytoplankton #maine

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Next Friday at 10 a.m., check out the premiere of The Coral and The Copepod at the #CamdenInternationalFilmFestival! It features #BigelowLab SRS Karen Stamieszkin and colleagues. Free; learn more: camdeniff.eventive.org/films/the-co…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Creating a mixture of bacteria and chemical compounds could help bind granular materials to make stronger structures. Bio-cementation may be instrumental in protecting lives, preserving infrastructure, and saving money. FMI: currents.bigelow.org/?p=2340 📸: J. Turnbaugh.

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Check out this recent right whale sighting; look how it stacks up against related predictions by @bigelowlab.bsky.social researchers! 🐳

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#BigelowLab is hiring three new Senior Research Scientists in natural products chemistry, deep-sea ecosystem exploration and research, or another area aligned with our strategic plan (linked from the listing). Applications due Nov. 1. FMI: www.bigelow.org/about/careers.html #sciencejobs

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This Labor Day, #BigelowLab is taking a moment to reflect fondly on an inspiring summer. We are grateful to everyone who supported us this season! Ocean science takes a community, and we are grateful to be surrounded by the very best! Thank you. #maine #science #laborday

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A new paper led by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences SRS and Director of the Tandy Center for Ocean Forecasting Nick Record looks at how to make lobster forecasts more useful for the people who rely on them. Read the full story: www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As Maine’s kelp forests decline, the impacts ripple through the ecosystem all the way down to the microbial level, according to a new study led by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences scientists. FMI: www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-… 📸: Examining algae under a microscope.

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is excited to announce new leadership and a bold vision for the future of the Single Cell Genomics Center (SCGC). SRSs Nicole Poulton and Julia Brown are now jointly leading the state-of-the-art facility. www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This month, Bigelow Laboratory deepened its support of initiatives to grow blue biotechnology here in Maine. From a dynamic panel on algal innovation to Maine Blue Economy Week, check out this month's updates: currents.bigelow.org/?p=2314 #maine #bigelowlab #bluebiotech #blueeconomy

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Earlier this week, Dave Drapeau, captain of the R/V Bowditch, had the vessel hauled out of the water for cleaning and hull paint touch-ups. Thanks to the new travel lift at Gamage Shipyard in South Bristol, handling the Bowditch’s large, 17-foot beam wasn’t a problem. #bigelowlab #maine #ocean

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Research Associate Laura Lubelczyk joined NOAA to support efforts to restore coral communities. 📸1 Sierra Sarkis/NCCOS 📸NOAA, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, UNCW UVP www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A team of researchers including Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences SRS Steve Archer is exploring the potential ecosystem impacts of ocean alkalinity enhancement. 📸 1 & 2: Michael Sswat 📸 3: Sarah Kaehlert www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This summer, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences welcomed eight students for an internship exploring algae innovation as a potential career path. www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-… #BigelowLab #AlgaeResearch #OceanScience #FutureofAlgae #MaineEducation

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the last Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Café Sci of the season! 📸 1: José Alejandro Álvarez. Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxLdxuoTpUI… #BigelowLab #Reefs #Algae #OceanScience #Coral

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Launched by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in 1998, the Gulf of Maine North Atlantic Time Series (GNATS) has become a foundational record of changing ocean conditions. science.nasa.gov/blogs/notes-from-t…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

One of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences' research technicians, Lydia Pinard, shared her wealth of kelp-ful knowledge with young campers at the Growing Agents of Change summer camp last week at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Thank you to Lydia for inspiring the next generation!

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

🪼 Siphonophores, jellies, squids…oh my! We had a packed house last week for SRS John Burns’ Café Sci talk on the extraordinary life hidden in the ocean’s midwater — one of Earth’s largest but least explored habitats. 📸: Wyss Institute at Harvard University. #BigelowLab #ocean #maine #discovery

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This week, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences welcomed an incredible cohort of middle and high school science teachers to provide training to enhance ocean science in the classroom! Learn more about the BLOOM Educators Program: www.bigelow.org/education/professio…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

For decades, scientists have used ocean color observed from space to estimate the abundance of phytoplankton. Now, scientists at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences are hoping to do the same for zooplankton. www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

What happens beneath the seafloor where life survives on almost no energy? Thank you to everyone who joined us at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences this week for the second Café Sci talk to find out! #BigelowLab #OceanScience #BelowtheSeafloor #Maine #Microbes

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences during the Big Splash! We are so grateful for the dedicated people who make this work possible and for their commitment to moving cutting-edge ocean science forward. #BigelowLab #OceanScience

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Congratulations, 2026 REU Cohort! 👏 Today, our undergraduate summer interns shared their poster presentations at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, highlighting the intensive research they have done over the past 10 weeks. Collage by David Fields. #BigelowLab

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Researchers from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences are part of a team working to understand how iron cycles through the marine environment and how phytoplankton can benefit from this trace metal. www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-… 📸: Susanna Michael and Ben Twining

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We were thrilled to welcome hundreds of visitors to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences this weekend as the Lincoln County host for Maine Historical Society's statewide Declaration of Independence tour. Catch the next stop at Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk. #BigelowLab #MaineHistory

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Thank you to the nearly 200 people who joined us in Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences' forum yesterday for the first Café Sci of the season to explore the waters surrounding Antarctica with Dr. Ben Twining! Register for next week's talk: www.bigelow.org/news/cafe-sci/below…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Show your love for our work with the new Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Boat & Tote! Shop yours today at store.bigelow.org, or pick one up in person at our upcoming Café Sci talks, starting tonight! #BigelowLaboratory #SupportScience #Merch #OceanScience #MaineMade

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We had a wonderful time welcoming this year’s group of Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness interns to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences! Thank you for another wonderful visit, and we are already looking forward to next year. 📷 David Fields & Aislyn Keyes #BigelowLaboratory #PublicHealth

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Nick Record @seascapescience.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New paper: Detecting sea creatures from outer space. Detect a whale, and you know where it is. Detect its food, and you know where it might go next. New research by Dr. Rebekah Shunmugapandi and colleagues tracks whale prey via satellites. academic.oup.com/icesjms/arti... @bigelowlab.bsky.social

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Meet some of the ocean’s most otherworldly creatures, found during a recent expedition to the South Atlantic off Brazil that included Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences SRSs John Burns and David Fields. 📸 Alex Ingle/ROV SuBastian, Schmidt Ocean Institute currents.bigelow.org/?p=2075

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences SRS Karen Stamieszkin, visiting student Reyes Martín Rodríguez, and REU Lulu Baker recently spent three days on a research cruise off Halifax, Nova Scotia, collecting samples to better understand how ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) may affect zooplankton.

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#MicroMonday: meet Calanus finmarchicus! Karen Stamieszkin, Farley Miller, and Reyes Martín Rodríguez collected these tiny but mighty copepods during a net tow from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences dock this spring. #MicroMonday #BigelowLab #Copepods #GulfofMaine #OceanScience

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We were thrilled to welcome our community to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences this afternoon for an open house celebrating the wonders of microbial ocean science. #BigelowLaboratory #OpenHouse #ScienceEducation #MarineScience #Boothbay

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Want to know what life was like working on a research vessel in Antarctica? Check out Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences SRS Ben Twining's reflections on his recent expedition. 📸 Ben Twining From Transect Magazine: www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-…

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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences @bigelowlab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Registration is now open for Maine Blue Economy Week! From Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 in Portland, @BigelowLaboratory is proud to co-organize Maine Blue Economy Week. Explore this event and more on Currents. currents.bigelow.org/?p=1989 #MaineBlueEconomyWeek #BlueEconomy #Maine

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