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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12/03/23 - Breaking the Sound Barrier: Pioneering Study Reveals Noise Inequity in Redlined CommunitiesUNH researcher part of study that reveals higher noise in redlined areas, impacting health of people and wildlife in urban ecology research. Read More
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12/03/23 - Advancing Discovery With Two New Mass SpectrometersTwo new scientific instruments will let researchers measure the weight of molecules — and advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, soil microbes and contaminants like... Read More
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12/03/23 - How Could Ocean Acidification Impact New England’s Fisheries?Explore UNH's research on how ocean acidification could potentially impact New Hampshire's lobster industry and the broader marine ecosystem. Read More
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11/29/23 - Shoals Marine Lab Names New Executive DirectorSara Morris, a well-respected leader dedicated to student academic experiences and a passionate ornithologist, has been selected as the new Executive Director for the Shoals... Read More
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11/28/23 - Conservation Planning Through Genetic MonitoringExplore UNH's groundbreaking study on conserving the endangered saltmarsh sparrow through genetic monitoring, highlighting key strategies against habitat degradation and climate... Read More
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11/28/23 - UNH Researchers Provide Major Clue in Mysterious Dog Illness CaseResearchers at UNH’s New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NHVDL) and Hubbard Center for Genome Studies (HCGS) may have made significant progress in better understanding... Read More
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11/14/23 - COLSA Grad Student Leads 'Day as a Scientist' Event for Manchester High SchoolersAlyssa Stasse ’25G is the first member of her family to attend a four-year college. She’s also a self-proclaimed science convert, having found the subject matter “super boring” in... Read More
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11/02/23 - UNH Scientist Named 2023 Kavli FellowMichelle Fournet, marine acoustic ecologist and assistant professor in the department of biological sciences, was recently named a 2023 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Kavli... Read More
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10/31/23 - UNH Legacy Cucurbit Program Thriving Under New LeadershipUNH's cucurbit program leads in developing disease-resistant squash, pumpkins, and melons, blending 80+ years of science with innovative genetics. Read More
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10/31/23 - CSA Project Lets UNH Students Put Food on Community TablesFor years, UNH students in the Farm to You NH program – a two-semester course that allows students to gain first-hand experience in sustainable agriculture – have helped grow a... Read More