Misc Archives - MIT Sea Grant

In Memoriam Announcement – Mary Newton Lima

January 24, 1970 — October 5, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Mary Newton Lima, Assistant Director for Administration at MIT Sea Grant. Mary passed away on October 5, 2025, and is survived by her husband, Dr. Ivan…

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Senator Bruce Tarr Visits MIT Sea Grant

On Monday, October 6, MIT Sea Grant hosted Massachusetts Senator Bruce Tarr for a tour of the program's facilities and towing tank, and a discussion around current work including the architected reefs project. Senator Tarr represents…

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On the Lookout for Non-Native Species: Investigating Manila Clams

Many marine non-native species can be found along the New England coast. Some introduced species, such as the common periwinkle snail and the European green crab, have been here for a long time. Others, such as the Asian shore crab, are…

A map of the Emerald Necklace park system in Boston showing the location of mapped trees

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Community Engaged Internships: Three Students Focus on Tree Mapping and Coastal Acidification

Community Engaged Internships (CEI) is a Sea Grant initiative that aims to broaden participation in marine and coastal professions by providing training and mentorship to the next generation of scientists, decision makers and citizens. The…

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Sunday September 21: MIT Sea Grant at Cambridge Science Carnival

Join us on Sunday September 21 at the Kendall/MIT Open Space to celebrate our community together through STEAM. Cambridge Science Carnival is a gigantic yearly STEAM fair organized by the MIT Museum, with hundreds of activities, installations…

Ocean and Coastal Acidification Monitoring Priorities report cover

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2025 NECAN Report: Ocean and Coastal Acidification Monitoring Priorities

New NECAN Resource: Ocean and Coastal Acidification (OCA) Monitoring Priorities for the Northeast US and Eastern Canada Over the past four years, the Northeast Coastal Acidification Network (NECAN) community has worked together to identify…

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August 5: Intro to Nantucket’s Water Quality Analysis and Visualization System

Join us on Tuesday, August 5, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET via Zoom for an introduction to the Town of Nantucket’s Water Quality Analysis & Visualization (WQAV) system—an open-source, public platform developed by the Nantucket Natural…

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Data-Driven Modeling of 4D Ocean and Coastal Acidification in the Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bays

The ocean absorbs about a quarter of carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere. When this carbon dioxide dissolves in seawater, it results in ocean acidification, affecting many ocean species like corals, lobsters, and oysters that make…

Four photographs showing students working at a table, pulling up a plankton tow, and holding a crab, and an image of the Charles River Floating Wetland

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Now Open: STREAM Awards Request for Proposals

MIT Sea Grant supports small coastal and marine related projects through STREAM Awards — Solutions Through Research, Education & Art in Massachusetts. MIT Sea Grant is now accepting proposals for the STREAM Awards program, open to…

Merging AI and Underwater Photography to Reveal Hidden Ocean Worlds

The LOBSTgER research initiative at MIT Sea Grant explores how generative AI can expand scientific storytelling by building on field-based photographic data. Can you spot the real photo? One of these blue shark images was captured 30…