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A seagull against a blue sky flies over a pier with boats on the water and buildings rising from the pier.
Science & Technology

How lobstermen could help save our coastal habitats

by Noah Lloyd
A white Vermont road sign with a green border reads "North 14." It sticks out of a flooded street with buildings and a tractor in the background and an overcast sky.
Science & Technology

Breakthrough research uses machine learning to better predict New England floods

by Noah Lloyd
A collection of various drinking straws in a researcher's gloved hand in a laboratory setting.
Science & Technology

Looking for an environmentally friendly drinking straw? The answer may surprise you

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A close-up of an Antarctic Sea Spider.
Science & Technology

How Northeastern scientists are using Antarctic sea spiders to study life on the edge

Headshot of Kate Rix.
by Kate Rix
Northeastern student Miranda Shinn shown steering a boat wearing a life jacket.
University News

Maine is struggling to find the next generation of lobstermen. This Northeastern student has the answer

by Cody Mello-Klein
Rows of plastic forks against a blue background.

New plastics center at Northeastern aims to tackle pollution, policy and innovation

by Alena Kuzub
A diver in full diving gear seen through the glass of a tank at the aquarium as he feeds the sea turtle from underwater.
University News

These Northeastern students befriend a 500-pound sea turtle and a 33-year-old penguin as co-ops at the New England Aquarium

by Cody Mello-Klein
University News

Photos: Summer reading, marine research and outdoor walks

by Matthew Modoono
Three people play in the ocean at the beach on a sunny day.
World & National News

What is a rip current, and how can you survive if you get caught in one?

headshot of Erin Kayata
by Erin Kayata
Two sperm whales swimming, photographed under the water.
Science & Technology

Researchers are translating ‘whale-speak’ — accents included — and this Northeastern network scientist is leading the way

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by Patrick Daly
Francesca Russell in the water off the coast of Greece wearing scuba diving gear.
University News

Northeastern student researches dolphin behavior for a Greek marine conservation nonprofit during Mediterranean Sea co-op

headshot of Erin Kayata
by Erin Kayata
Science & Technology

How Northeastern researchers are working to solve America’s groundwater crisis

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by Tanner Stening