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Horn Point oyster hatchery has record year

October 4, 2012
In partnership with the Oyster Recovery Partnership and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Horn Point Hatchery produced more than 880 million oyster spat (young oysters that are attached to a larger oyster shell) this year.

New study finds that bacteria on marine sponges can develop capacity to move and inhibit biofilm formation

September 6, 2012
A new study shows that when enough bacteria get together in one place, they can make a collective decision to grow an appendage and swim away.

"Spat Dash" race at Horn Point Laboratory benefits environmental education
August 6, 2012
Probably only a marine science lab would sponsor a “Spat Dash” race. The marine lab is the Horn Point Laboratory Laboratory, part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science in Cambridge, Maryland and home of the largest oyster hatchery on the East Coast.

Autonomous underwater research robot comes to University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

July 17, 2012
A new high-tech marine exploration tool will soon help oceanographers advance the study of coastal ocean environments.

Dr. Michael Kemp honored with Regents' Faculty Award for Excellence
April 13, 2012
In recognition of outstanding research in the fields of ecology, marine science, and environmental science, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Dr. Michael Kemp has been awarded the University System of Maryland’s highest honor, the Regents’ Faculty Award for Excellence.

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