Services and Tools

Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

Research Fleet

The UMCES Research Fleet Operations Center is based at CBL and offers a several vessels for Bay and river research, including the Rachel Carson. 

Library

CBL provides library services to all UMCES research locations. Patrons can download journal articles and access research information through our partner institutions.

Nutrient Analytical Services Laboratory

The Nutrient Analytical Services Laboratory is a full-service laboratory at CBL. It provides analytical support to researchers of the University of Maryland, state and federal agencies, and private sector in water column chemistry, particulate and sediments, and other chemistries.

Common Use Instrumentation