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News from 51±¬ÁÏ’s Marine and Environmental Programs

Stay up to date with the latest news, research, and student stories from 51±¬ÁÏ’s School of Marine and Environmental Programs. Explore how our students and faculty are making an impact on oceans, ecosystems, and the environment.

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New School of Public and Planetary Health shows fast-growing impact to influential statewide audiences
51±¬ÁÏ hosts second Southern Maine Climate Action Workshop
51±¬ÁÏ hosts second Southern Maine Climate Action Workshop
51±¬ÁÏ student Jasmin Townsend-Ng (’26) assists Dr. Kochtitzky in lower a buoy
51±¬ÁÏ researchers deploy research buoy to track real-time changes to Maine's oceans
51±¬ÁÏ Students Present Research Projects to President James Herbert
Research experience provides 51±¬ÁÏ students foundation for future career success
Bryan Franks
51±¬ÁÏ appoints Bryan Franks to lead marine and environmental programs and research
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51±¬ÁÏ named to America's Best Colleges 2026 list by The Wall Street Journal
Ocean historian explains how the humanities can help repair ocean systems
Ocean historian shows how humanities and science together can heal ocean systems in annual 51±¬ÁÏ lecture
51±¬ÁÏ research team first to publish report on impact of historic January 2024 storms on Maine coastlines
51±¬ÁÏ researchers first to publish report on impact of 2024 storms on Maine coastline
51±¬ÁÏ students, faculty, and innovation staff install weather sensors on 51±¬ÁÏ's Ram Island
51±¬ÁÏ-run weather station aims to improve health of storm-battered communities
Meals for Maine volunteers prepare meal kits on Sept. 18 to help combat food insecurity.
51±¬ÁÏ community will pack 150,000 meals for Maine’s food insecure on Sept. 17