Marine Science

The oyster doctors hit the silver screen

Producer Rob Diaz de Villegas films assistant professor Randall Hughes doing research in the salt marshes of Apalachicola Bay in…

by Angela Herring March 31, 2014

Snow in Nahant

Oh dear god, they said snow…again. At least if you get to spend your days playing up at the Marine Science Center in…

by Angela Herring February 25, 2014

Nobel laureate to join Northeastern faculty

Sir Richard Roberts, a Nobel laureate and globally recognized leader in genomics and molecular biology, has joined the university as a Distinguished University Professor in the College of Science.

by Angela Herring January 23, 2014

Researchers ready for historic aquatic ‘Mission’

Northeastern professors have teamed up with Fabien Cousteau, the grandson of famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, to lead Mission-31—a 31-day research operation on the ocean floor off Florida’s coast.

by Angela Herring December 2, 2013

Empowerfest celebrates Northeastern’s past, present, and future

The university-wide launch of Northeastern’s $1 billion campaign served as the centerpiece of Homecoming Weekend, which brought together generations of alumni, along with current students, faculty, and staff to celebrate and showcase their Husky pride.

by Joe O'Connell November 18, 2013

Making whoopee, coral style

Pocillopora damicornis is one of the most commonly studied coral species on the planet. Photo by David Combosch. When it…

by Angela Herring September 25, 2013

RoboBees get smart in pollen pursuit

Northeastern researchers are developing a neuronal-based control system that would allow the RoboBee to forage for flowers.

by Angela Herring June 7, 2013

A sweet spot for coastal cities

At the first annual Sustaining Coastal Cities conference, national and international leaders began a conversation on the future of fisheries.

by Angela Herring May 28, 2013

The rising red tide with climate change

Climate change may impact the incidence and severity of a toxic species of algae, according to research by recent environmental studies graduate Ashley Cryan.