Wave sounds

Doctoral student's podcast a deep dive into all things Marine Institute

January 31, 2024

Beyond the academic path

National program bridges the gap for emerging innovators in oceans research

January 30, 2024

Hello! My name is . . .

The votes are in: Memorial University's blue whale's name is Altum

December 19, 2023

Destination: the Galapagos

Discovery of hydrothermal vent field named Tortugas in honour of famed turtle

December 12, 2023

Top tier

Science students, staff and faculty honoured at Dean's List ceremony

October 25, 2023

A Coast Lines conversation

A Q&A with Coast Lines featured author Holly Hogan

October 5, 2023

‘Pick my brain’

Academic-in-residence unpacked, settled and ready to help at Signal Hill Campus

September 19, 2023

Remaining together

Retirement plan prioritizes long-term welfare of OSC seals

September 18, 2023

Understanding our world

Memorial researchers receive $11.5 million in federal funding to explore diverse ideas

September 8, 2023

Summer at sea

MI researchers, students partner with DFO to monitor marine conservation areas

September 7, 2023

Northern imbalance

Marine Institute leads 43 scientists to sound alarm on climate change consequences on Arctic cod

August 10, 2023

Going steady

Dr. Barb Neis, Harris Centre formalize long and fruitful working relationship

August 4, 2023

Showcasing synergies

Senior federal science, oceans officials visit Memorial this week

August 3, 2023

Expert in his field

Marine Institute graduate picks up PhD in fish stock management

June 1, 2023

Multifaceted approach

Research partnership examining how to mitigate climate change

June 1, 2023

‘Inspiring moment’

Memorial University researchers benefit from historic research investment

May 2, 2023

‘Long-term well-being’

Memorial developing retirement plan for Ocean Sciences Centre seals

March 6, 2023

‘Limited understanding’

Ocean Sciences, Bahamas partner on climate change impact in tropics

March 2, 2023

Animal personality and conservation

Science student group publishes article in leading journal

December 21, 2022

Enhance and expand

Video project spotlights Memorial-led, oil-spill response related research

December 13, 2022

Antarctic expedition

Marine Institute students aim to film colossal squid in Southern Ocean

December 8, 2022

Summer adventure

Science field courses return to Newfoundland's West Coast

October 24, 2022

Dean’s Awards

Students, staff and faculty honoured at Faculty of Science awards

October 4, 2022

The next level

Memorial-led program empowers next generation of ocean leaders

September 16, 2022

Leadership and reputation

Royal Society of Canada honours Memorial ocean sciences researcher with prestigious award

September 15, 2022

‘Clear-cut’ results

Memorial University earns top grades in global academic ranking

July 27, 2022

Cutting-edge innovation

Nearly $8 million invested to accelerate diverse research discoveries

June 23, 2022

Final gift

Ocean Sciences receives donation for new graduate award

June 13, 2022

Op-Ed: Dr. Neil Bose

Memorial’s global leadership for ocean research, teaching and learning and public engagement scores big results

May 24, 2022

Sea of knowledge

Whale of a Day a memorable, highly attended community event

May 18, 2022

Two-way learning

Award-winning Ocean Sciences professor inspired to be a better teacher

May 10, 2022

Whale of a Day

A day of family fun and education under the blue whale skeleton

April 20, 2022

Knowledge and networks

Faculty of Science holds interdisciplinary research conference

April 20, 2022

Conserving biodiversity

Investigating climate change impacts on the Bahamian black land crab

March 1, 2022

Promising talent

$1.9 million in federal support for multidisciplinary graduate student researchers

January 18, 2022

‘A sad day’

Babette the seal dies at Ocean Sciences Centre

December 23, 2021

Building for the future

Core Science Facility officially opens

November 26, 2021

Sustainable fisheries

Marine Institute research chair receives $500,000 to study marine fisheries ecosystems dynamics

November 25, 2021

Potential of the individual

Not one, but two, 2021 Loran Scholars at Memorial

November 24, 2021

Blue economy

Marine Institute hosts symposium on ocean science and sustainability

November 17, 2021

Dean’s Awards

Students, staff and faculty honoured at Faculty of Science awards

October 27, 2021

‘Portal to the ocean’

Partnership with Marine Institute allows for game-changing innovation

August 12, 2021

The big reveal

Blue whale skull unveiled at Memorial’s Core Science Facility

July 28, 2021

Worldwide exposure

Memorial achieves top marks among international universities

June 24, 2021

Nature on hold

Scientists unite to determine environmental lessons learned from the anthropause

June 9, 2021

Ocean focused

International student collects a Memorial master's degree – for the second time

May 28, 2021

The ‘Anthropause’

Researcher receives $150,000 to examine impacts of pandemic lockdown on marine environment

March 31, 2021

Critical mass

More than $6.7-million investment in facility to address modern environmental challenges

March 10, 2021

Ocean watch

Marine Institute launches underwater ocean observatory in Conception Bay

March 10, 2021

Ocean deep, provincewide

Teaching Tuesdays: Danielle Nichols

February 23, 2021

‘Vulnerable’ state

Study shows climate change affecting future health of Arctic fish

January 12, 2021

Silver lining

Science instructors, students adapt well to remote teaching and learning environment

December 22, 2020

Research in review ‘20

A year of record highs, historic approvals and innovation in a crisis

December 21, 2020

Nature’s road to recovery

New approach needed to reverse unprecedented biodiversity loss: scientists

October 23, 2020

Talking underwater robots

International autonomous underwater vehicle symposium hosted by Memorial

September 29, 2020

‘Deep-rooted expertise’

Memorial navigates to top of world university rankings for ocean tech research

August 5, 2020

Virtual science

Laboratory instructors get creative to teach remotely

July 6, 2020

$8-million investment

Critical funding empowers researchers to take risks and make big discoveries

June 18, 2020

‘Essential role’

Memorial researcher named science advisor to Fisheries and Oceans Canada

February 28, 2020

Making waves

$7 million for ocean technology, entrepreneurship and innovation

February 21, 2020

Taking stock

'Cutting new trails' in assessing Northwest Atlantic fish stocks

February 6, 2020

Banner decade

Memorial unlocking secrets of the world's ocean

February 6, 2020

From lab to table

World’s first bioengineered animal approved as food has Memorial roots

January 30, 2020

Green gold

Mapping the value of N.L.'s untapped sea urchin population

January 14, 2020

Executive action

Ocean Sciences students make waves with new undergraduate society

December 5, 2019

‘Click and send’

Science professors using Snapchat to connect with students

November 25, 2019

Passionate player

University of Tasmania scholar collaborating with AUV team

November 21, 2019

Valuable resources

World Fisheries Day: Highlighting sustainability and equity

November 20, 2019

Tracking trash

Citizen science app expanded to include N.L.-specific debris

October 22, 2019

Story of a robe

Eighty-year-old convocation gown worn by fourth generation graduate

October 11, 2019

Trans-Atlantic learning

Junior high students trace mini-boat's voyage to Ireland's West Coast

September 26, 2019

Dean’s awards

Students, staff and faculty honoured at Faculty of Science awards

September 23, 2019

Critical research

More than $5.5 million in federal funding to focus on enhancing oil spill response measures

September 10, 2019

Deep thinker

Memorial University researcher co-ordinates global ocean observation

September 6, 2019

12 Days of Giving

University community gives much needed stock during summer food drive

July 17, 2019

Stronger together

Memorial collaborating with NRC to lead ocean engineering, technology and science research

June 28, 2019

Pushing the boundaries

More than $2 million federal investment for diverse research projects

June 16, 2019

Heading north

Improving fisheries monitoring, bycatch policies for emerging Arctic fisheries

June 4, 2019

Celebrating our oceans

Telling the Ocean Frontier Institute story through video

May 31, 2019

In her element

Memorial University's globally recognized ocean tech reputation attracting young innovators from around the world

May 30, 2019

Smooth sailing

Industrial Research Chair focuses on marine passenger transportation technology

May 27, 2019

Winners and losers

Study predicts 'downsizing' to smaller animals over next century

May 23, 2019

Solid foundation

More than $8 million in federal investment energizes discovery-based research

May 22, 2019

Alien invasion

Study shows immediate response to invasive species can pay off

May 10, 2019

Science rendezvous

Memorial to host fun-filled day of science promotion

May 8, 2019

Motivating minds

Funding will engage youth in modern science, marine science projects

May 8, 2019

Chemical danger

Capelin at risk from dispersants used to treat oil spills

May 7, 2019

The whale man

The exceptional legacy of Dr. Jon Lien

April 11, 2019

Rolling in the deep

Quirky behaviour indicates major implications for prized luxury seafood

April 9, 2019

Remarkable leaders

Saluting new and established researchers for exceptional contributions

March 29, 2019

Life of a lumpfish

Graduate student video up for national NSERC prize

March 7, 2019

Helping good ideas grow

Applications accepted until March 31 for OFI Seed Fund

February 18, 2019

Ocean research

$16-million investment focuses on climate change, coastal communities

February 14, 2019

The changing sea

Discovering deep Atlantic currents in international ocean study

February 13, 2019

Dr. Annie Mercier

Ocean Sciences faculty member still inspired by the 'magic' of science

February 11, 2019

Next generation

Mentoring program brings emerging researchers to Norwegian Arctic

January 31, 2019

Research in review ‘18

Accomplishments and achievements round out another positive year

December 20, 2018

Sustainable solutions

Memorial nets $10.2 million to support innovative fish and seafood sector

December 19, 2018

Role models

Memorial honours exceptional faculty and staff at special ceremony

December 14, 2018

Ocean leaders

Ocean Frontier Institute program encouraging trans-national training

November 28, 2018

A marvelous, terrible place

Montevecchi featured on Funk Island research and education website

November 21, 2018

Let’s talk redfish

MI to host symposium on a sustainable Canadian fishery

November 13, 2018

New frontier

Ocean Sciences Centre to launch Reef Life Survey Canada

October 22, 2018

Depth and breadth

OFI conference focuses on unlocking secrets of the North Atlantic

October 9, 2018

Dean’s awards

Students, staff and faculty honoured at Faculty of Science awards

October 3, 2018

Celebrating science

Week-long festival highlights regional science

September 14, 2018

Netting funds

Non-profit organization awards support to salmon researchers

August 30, 2018

Leaders of tomorrow

Emerging science researchers net nearly $300,000 in federal funding

July 23, 2018

12 Days of Giving

University community generosity on display during summer food drive

July 11, 2018

Epic adventure

Marine Institute alumna joining ‘sea women’ on Arctic voyage

July 5, 2018

Ocean of opportunity

Top 10 reasons to attend Ocean Frontier 2018 this October

June 29, 2018

Rendezvous with science

Science Odyssey week kicks off with festival of events on May 12

May 8, 2018

Increasingly at risk

Paper reports marine protected areas vulnerable to climate change

May 8, 2018

The passionate eye

Graduate student nabs top prize in national video research contest

May 2, 2018

Big boost

Ocean Frontier Institute invests $25 million in ocean research projects

April 12, 2018

Close to the coast

Conne River's Se't A'newey Kina'matino'kuom students sail on floating classroom

March 23, 2018

Weighing the risks

Sustainable aquaculture: Identifying the impacts of escaped hatchery fish

March 2, 2018

Lasting legacy

Edith and Robert Skinner: Part of a series on the impact of giving to Memorial

March 2, 2018

Oceans excellence

Memorial expertise to support industry-led Atlantic Canadian ocean supercluster

February 15, 2018

Innovation cluster

Vice-president (research) elected to ocean technology board

February 5, 2018

Taking root

Providing seed money for innovative, ocean-related research projects

January 26, 2018

Open eyes and hearts

A voyage of reconciliation, community engagement and science

December 21, 2017

Arctic change

Graduate student wins third prize at international Arctic research event

December 20, 2017

Research in review

Big thinkers, big ideas at the core of another successful research year

December 19, 2017

Clear vision

Lumpfish and the eye doctor: A Medicine and Science collaboration

December 13, 2017

Efficient and marketable

Investigating optimal conditions for raising GE salmon

December 1, 2017

Biological solution

Are spider crabs a cure for a common Bahamian aquaculture problem?

November 24, 2017

Ocean observation

$4.8 million from Canada Foundation for Innovation for critical marine research

October 12, 2017

Dean’s awards

Students, staff and faculty honoured at Faculty of Science awards

October 12, 2017

Ocean fellows

Unique collaboration opens up world of ocean sciences to teachers-in-training

October 3, 2017

One ocean, one year

OFI leading the way in Canada's blue economy

September 29, 2017

Ocean messengers

Montevecchi's 'eureka moment': Seabirds, fisheries and climate change

September 28, 2017

Celebrating science

Memorial University to participate in week-long festival

September 13, 2017

From robots to algae

NSERC funding empowers Memorial researchers to better the world

September 8, 2017

Animal lover

New chair of Animal Care Committee named

September 5, 2017

Stronger salmon

$4.4-million boost for Memorial-led aquaculture research

August 9, 2017

Virtual expedition

Memorial partners with Dalhousie, NOAA on Gulf of Maine expedition

June 8, 2017

World Oceans Week

Free events foster respect for the world's oceans

June 2, 2017

Under pressure

Studying invertebrates' ability to adapt to climate change

May 31, 2017

Silent spring

Memorial study says songbirds being left behind by climate change

May 19, 2017

Digital education

Outreach aids students' exploration of ocean science and technology

May 17, 2017

Rendezvous with science

Memorial to participate in Canada-wide celebration of science

May 2, 2017

Promising alternative

Memorial-partnered research leads to approval for camelina oil fish feed

April 26, 2017

Golden memories

Ocean Sciences Centre reunion to celebrate 50th anniversary

March 30, 2017

Urchin-omics

Turning spiny marine organisms into economic opportunities

March 27, 2017

‘Clear path’

New program offerings boosting Memorial's strength in oceans

March 9, 2017

Simultaneous studies

Joint degree in science, humanities and social sciences approved

March 8, 2017

‘Far-reaching impacts’

Federal funding empowers researchers, brings new equipment

February 28, 2017

Valuing and protecting

Faculty serving in voluntary capacity to establish N.L. nature reserves

November 29, 2016

Future inspiration

Youth field school recognized for innovation in STEM education

November 21, 2016

‘World of mystery’

Unusual discovery off N.L.'s coast sparks new ocean research

November 16, 2016

‘Shared responsibility’

Mobilizing knowledge to protect and enhance the East Coast Trail

November 16, 2016

‘Engines of discovery’

Graduate students playing key role in OFI’s multidisciplinary research

November 15, 2016

Big questions

Examining economic sustainability in a post oil-dependent N.L.

October 26, 2016

‘What matters to people’

Social sciences fundamental to Ocean Frontier Institute success

October 12, 2016

Reducing the risk

New funding aimed at reducing co-infection in Atlantic salmon

October 11, 2016

Making the list

Academics, research and service celebrated at annual science awards

October 3, 2016

The transformers

Ocean Frontier Institute-led research to change global aquaculture industry

October 3, 2016

Comprehensive connection

Ocean Frontier Institute providing critical mass to tackle larger problems

September 26, 2016

Excitement mounting

Memorial and province set to benefit from Ocean Frontier Institute

September 16, 2016

Festival of science

Memorial University and partners celebrate Science Literacy Week

September 15, 2016

Advancing ocean exploration and discovery

Historic investment creates Ocean Frontier Institute

September 6, 2016

Testing the trawls

Memorial-invented equipment tested in world’s largest flume tank

July 14, 2016

Exploration and discovery

Memorial researchers receive more than $6.7 million from NSERC

June 24, 2016

To the rescue

Memorial provides medical care to two-week old harbour seal pup

June 7, 2016

A decade of stories

Journal of Ocean Technology marks 10-year anniversary

June 6, 2016

Science Rendezvous

A Canada-wide, hands-on science celebration

May 3, 2016

Black smoke

Research chair sailing off coast of Fiji, exploring underwater volcanoes

March 22, 2016

Strengthening capacity

Health and ocean sciences benefit from federal funding boost

March 15, 2016

‘Critical support’

Students receive awards to explore N.L.’s ocean industries

March 7, 2016

Protecting Canada’s resources

More than $6.5 million for Memorial-led natural resources research

March 2, 2016

Dive safe

National gathering in underwater science taking place

February 19, 2016

‘Dark side of plastics’

New funding for marine plastics pollution research

February 18, 2016

Fostering success

New funding grants available for academic-industry collaborations

February 3, 2016

On the northern track

Ocean conference to focus on changes in circumpolar North

January 29, 2016

What lies beneath

Memorial to host healthy oceans public lecture

January 19, 2016

Big fish

Researcher invents first genetically modified animal approved as food in the U.S.

November 23, 2015