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
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04/07/25Mapping 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... -
04/02/25CCOM’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. -
03/20/25Olson 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... -
11/27/24Biden 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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09/14/18 - Exploring the Great UnknownThe world’s seafloor is largely undiscovered, which is why Larry Mayer continues to explore it. Read More -
08/08/18 - To See the Bottom of the SeaUNH engineers and students recently returned from a voyage to deploy the first autonomous surface vessel from a NOAA ship. Read More -
07/31/18 - New Hampshire Business Review: UNH/NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center Receives $6.5 Million in FundingThe funding will continue the operation of National Center of Excellence in hydrographic, ocean and coastal mapping sciences. Read More -
07/26/18 - Mapping Earth’s OceansUNH scientists and graduate students from around the world have set out to chart the planet’s oceans — 85% of which are not yet mapped. Knowing more about our oceans’ floors will... Read More -
07/13/18 - Exploring the SeasUNH will co-operate a forthcoming research vessel that will provide cutting-edge technology for scientists to study the Atlantic Ocean and adjoining seas. Read More -
05/22/18 - Nowhere To HideNew research from UNH finds that changes in seaweed "forests" may be harmful for an ecologically important fish. Read More -
05/08/18 - National Academy HonorLarry Mayer, director of UNH’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping and Joint Hydrographic Center, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest... Read More -
04/24/18 - Marine Institute: INFOMAR Survey to Map the Celtic Sea SeabedJohn Hughes Clarke collaborates with INFOMAR to analyze sonar radiation patterns during the seabed mapping. Read More -
04/24/18 - Ready for the FutureYoung engineers drove their underwater vehicles at the UNH pool during this year's Seacoast SeaPerch regional competition. Read More -
04/17/18 - Collaborative EndeavorUNH scientists and graduate students now have access to a state-of-the-art research vessel, the R/V Endeavor. Read More