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UMCES helps bring science into New York classrooms

October 31, 2014
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is helping to bring science in the classroom in New York City as part of the Billion Oyster Project (BOP) in New York Harbor, a National Science Foundation project aimed at delivering environmental restoration education to New York City public schools.

Underwater microphones will track impact of offshore wind power on marine life along the coast

October 13, 2014
A new study led by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science will help State and Federal decision-makers better understand where whales, dolphins and porpoises occur along the coast off of Ocean City, and how they use this habitat. This information will assist in determining the best way to develop wind farms in order to minimize disruption or harm to marine life in the area.

New study calls for continuing need to assess impacts of offshore wind farms on marine species

October 13, 2014
In a recent paper, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science researcher Helen Bailey and colleagues review the potential impacts of offshore wind developments on marine species and make recommendations for future monitoring and assessment as interest in offshore wind energy grows around the world.

New approach can predict impact of climate change on species that can’t get out of the way

September 30, 2014
Researchers at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and University of Vermont have developed a new tool to overcome a major challenge of predicting how organisms may respond to climate change.

Governor O'Malley honored with Truitt Environmental Award

September 30, 2014
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science presented Governor Martin O’Malley with the Reginald V. Truitt Environmental Award for his environmental leadership in Maryland.

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