Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping / NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center
Could microplastics impact the ocean's carbon storage?
UNH researchers have received an NSF grant to study the impacts of microplastics on the ocean's microbial food web. Read More-
04/07/25
Mapping the Deep
In December 2023, thanks to UNH, the United States grew by one million square kilometers. The U.S. gained that seabed territory beyond 200 nautical... -
04/02/25
CCOM’s Brian Calder Elected to Hydrographer Hall of Fame
CCOM's Brian Calder has been elected to the Hydrographer Hall of Fame for his remarkable contributions to seafloor mapping technologies. -
03/20/25
Olson Center Welcomes Klein Sonar Innovation Lab
Klein Marine Systems, a global leader in sonar technology based in Salem, New Hampshire, recently dedicated the Klein Sonar Innovation Lab at UNH’s... -
11/27/24
Biden Appoints Larry Mayer to Chair U.S. Arctic Research Commission
Larry Mayer, director of UNH's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, has been appointed chairperson of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.
Recent Stories
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05/26/21 - Undersea DiscoveriesWhen scientists discovered the world’s deepest-known shipwreck and explored the trenches in the lowest points of the ocean this spring, they relied on detailed seafloor maps... Read More
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04/26/21 - Setting Sail for ScienceA remotely operated sailboat that will map the seafloor is about to make its maiden voyage to Hawaii. Read More
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04/22/21 - Sea ChangeUNH researchers have found that climate change affects deep-sea corals and sponges differently. Read More
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03/25/21 - Dropping Anchor at UNHThe Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy has found a new administrative home at the UNH School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering. Read More
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02/04/21 - Can You Hear Me Now?New research focuses on human-induced ocean noises, their impacts on marine life, and offers suggestions for healthier soundscapes. Read More
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01/25/21 - Excellence in CitationsForty-one current and emeritus UNH researchers are among the world's 100,000 most cited, according to a new study. Read More
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01/19/21 - Seas the DayA team of UNH scientists won first place in an international competition for virtual autonomous ocean-going robotics. Read More
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12/02/20 - Hydrographic HonorNOAA has awarded UNH oceanographer Andy Armstrong a Gold Medal for his contributions to delineate the U.S. extended continental shelf. Read More
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11/19/20 - Geophysical FellowsProfessors Larry Mayer and Bill McDowell have been named fellows of the American Geophysical Union. Read More