News and Events

Back issues of the Gulf of Maine Monitor are available! This quarterly publication provides a summary of research and analysis on the Western Gulf of Maine coastal ocean ecosystem.

12/23/06 - Portsmouth Hearld Article

Exhibit Gives Unique View of Gulf of Maine Ecosystem

12/2/05 - Science Magazine NetWatch Article

Highlights use of Earth Exploration Toolbook Chapters by High School Students

Article in Foster's Daily Democrat, July 12, 2005

"At UNH workshop, science teachers 'sea' better understanding of ocean data"

UNH’s Coastal Observing Center has developed a chapter for the Earth Exploration Toolbook entitled "When is Dinner Served? Predicting the Spring Phytoplankton Bloom in the Gulf of Maine." This chapter was featured on Bridge, the ocean education website, as the teachers' top web pick for May, 2005. The teacher who reviewed it said it was a "must for anyone teaching marine science.

On September 27, 2004, the University of New Hampshire hosted an official U.S. Senate hearing on the Ocean Commission Report. Two posters were presented by COOA showing the connection of COOA to the US Commission on Ocean Policy.

To view the Ocean Commission preliminary report, click here.

Amy Holt Cline (left), COOA’s Education and Outreach Coordinator, was named 2004 Outstanding Marine Educator of the Year by the National Marine Educators Association. Amy is shown here with NMEA president, Jean May-Brett.

Project monitors harmful plankton to safeguard coastal health

By Rebecca Love