Local Science at Shaw Institute is Contributing to National Research
How groundbreaking microplastics research, local coastal monitoring, and hands-on STEAM education can bring community investment full circle. On August 18, neighbors, donors, and marine research enthusiasts filled Shaw Institute’s Blue […]
Creature Feature: Meet the Atlantic Spiny Dogfish, a Small Shark with an Ocean-Sized Impact
The dog days of summer are here, and so are the dogfish! Despite their canine name, spiny dogfish are actually sharks. Measuring under five feet, they are the second smallest […]
Flora Feature: Common Eelgrass, an Underwater Plant Protecting Maine’s Coastlines
Did you know that there’s a plant that can bloom in the ocean? The common eelgrass (zostera marina) is a plant that can create entire meadows underwater, serving as safe […]
Nature’s Love Stories: An R-Rated, Wildly Queer Exploration
Join us for a whimsical exploration of the animal kingdom’s most extraordinary connections as our executive director shares a lecture on how critters find love in the natural world. These […]