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Research cruise explores deep Atlantic Ocean and marine carbon cycle
August 1, 2019
A University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science research cruise leaves for the deep Atlantic Ocean 50 miles southeast of Bermuda on Monday for a week of science at sea. Scientists will be sampling the depths of the ocean and analyzing bacterial diversity and function to better understand the marine carbon cycle in the ocean.

UMCES scientists lead sustainable agriculture project

July 31, 2019
Scientists, policymakers, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders involved in agriculture from around the world came together at the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) in Annapolis to continue a two-year SESYNC Pursuit project to develop a Sustainable Agriculture Matrix.

Warmer winters could lead to longer blue crab season in Chesapeake Bay
July 30, 2019
Scientists from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science are predicting that warmer winters in the Chesapeake Bay will likely lead to longer and more productive seasons for Maryland’s favorite summer crustacean, the blue crab.

UMCES-led research cruise explores deep ocean in Atlantic
July 30, 2019
A University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science research cruise leaves for the deep Atlantic Ocean for a week of science at sea. Scientists will be sampling the depths of the ocean and analyzing bacterial diversity and function to better understand the marine carbon cycle in the ocean.

Horn Point students win scholarships from Izaak Walton League
July 29, 2019
Lexy McCarty and Catherine Fitzgerald were awarded scholarships by the Izaak Walton Leage of America

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