If you’ve visited our touch tank, you’ve probably met one of our most popular residents — the sea star. But wait, isn’t it called a starfish? You’re not alone in
With Valentine’s Day in the air, it feels like the perfect moment to highlight one of the ocean’s most unexpected romantics—the North Atlantic wolffish, a striking marine species found right
January 20, 2026 – Blue Hill, Maine – Clearview Energy, a Dallas-based energy company serving residential and commercial customers across the United States, has made a $15,000 donation in support
Year-End Fundraising Campaign Launches on Giving Tuesday December 2, 2025 – Blue Hill, Maine – The Shaw Institute, a nonprofit science research organization, has released its 2025 Impact Report, using
November 16, 2025 – Blue Hill, ME – DRIPBL® (Dream, Research, Innovate, Problem/Project-Based Learning) and the Shaw Institute have entered a new strategic partnership designed to bridge the gap between
Opening Night Event on November 22 to Feature Science Lecture, Art, and Environmental Reflection Blue Hill, ME — November 9, 2025 — The Shaw Institute is proud to announce the
The rugged, rocky coastlines and chilly waters of Maine are home to some of the most charismatic marine mammals found in North America: seals. These sleek, curious creatures are a
Shaw Institute’s Dr. Charlie Rolsky Selected to Chair Sessions BLUE HILL, ME – The Shaw Institute is proud to announce the acceptance of two session proposals for the prestigious Society
Events to Include Panel Discussions and Community Q&A September 15, 2025 – Blue Hill, ME – The Shaw Institute will be screening the award-winning short documentary, Sludge: A PFAS Uprising,
The Shaw Institute is happy to report that we are part of a special issue of Environments, a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal published by MDPI. The issue focuses on microplastics