College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
Phytoplankton Monitoring in Gulf of Maine as a Signal of Climate Change Impacts
UNH researchers study phytoplankton dynamics in the Gulf of Maine to understand climate change impacts, marine biodiversity shifts, and sustainable ecosystem management. Read More-
12/06/24
COLSA Faculty Spotlight: David Plachetzki
Explore how Associate Professor David Plachetzki combines genetics, computational biology, and SCUBA fieldwork to uncover the origins of animal... -
12/04/24
How Migratory Marine Life Connects Ecosystems from New England to Florida
Discover how UNH researchers use acoustic telemetry to track migratory patterns of marine species, revealing insights for sustainable fisheries and... -
11/25/24
Could Microplastics Be a Problem for New Hampshire's Estuaries?
At the University of New Hampshire, Bonnie Brown, professor of ecological genetics, and Gregg Moore, associate professor of coastal restoration and... -
11/20/24
Rising Above Traditional Crop Disease Scouting
Discover how UNH researchers are using drones to detect crop diseases early, offering affordable solutions to support New England's small and mid-...
Recent Stories
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08/14/23 - Taking the Climate Crisis to the CourtsGeorgianna Fischer ’24 was 17 when she became one of the plaintiffs in Held v. Montana, the first constitutional climate lawsuit in U.S. history. For Fischer, a life-long Montana... Read More
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08/09/23 - Examining Perspectives of New England Farmers MarketsResearch led by scientists from UNH's COLSA and Carsey School examines consumer views on farmers markets and other alternative food networks. Read More
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07/28/23 - UNH Researcher Publishes Paper on Role of River Corridors in Critical Zone (CZ) ScienceNHAES research shows that studying streams and rivers with a multidisciplinary approach aids in understanding Earth’s Critical Zones. Read More
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07/25/23 - Preventing Mushy Blueberries by Managing Spotted Wing DrosophilaUNH researchers are investigating cultural controls to manage invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in berry patches and fruit orchards. Read More
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07/21/23 - College Students With Disabilities Are More Food InsecureA UNH study reveals that college students with disabilities face higher food insecurity rates than do students without disabilities. Read More
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07/21/23 - UNH's NH Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Partners with DoD on Residency ProgramElise LaDouceur, a civilian veterinarian working with the Department of Defense's Joint Pathology Center (JPC) reached out to UNH’s New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory... Read More
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07/13/23 - UNH Researchers Examining Use of Ribbed Mussels in Marsh RestorationUNH scientists are leading coastal marsh restoration that focuses on adding new sediment layers and Atlantic ribbed mussels. Read More
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07/06/23 - State Taps UNH Researchers to Test Oysters for 'Vibrio' bacteriaUNH research and outreach helped revitalize New Hampshire’s commercial oyster aquaculture industry over the past decade. Now, the state has turned to UNH researchers to ensure... Read More
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06/26/23 - Undergraduate Research Opportunities Shape UNH Experience for Hayes '23Maggie Hayes '23 had the opportunity to hone a variety of research skills as an undergraduate at UNH, an experience that highlighted her time on campus and culminated with a... Read More
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06/26/23 - McGuire ’25 Receives NOAA Hollings ScholarshipEmma McGuire ’25 is spending the summer as an intern with the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science (BMSIS), taking a first significant step toward a career in which she hopes to... Read More