by Julia DiPinto | Aug 6, 2025 | In the field, In the lab, News Briefs
By Julia DiPinto and Dan Distel Everyone loves sea stars—but did you know they are keystone predators that help shape and maintain the biodiversity of our coastal ecosystems? That is why Angela Jones, a dedicated PhD candidate, educator, and researcher at the Marine...
by Julia DiPinto | Jun 7, 2025 | In the lab, News Briefs, Research
By Julia DiPinto, Hannah Appiah-Madson, and Dan Distel We all know that researchers use DNA to search for hidden answers in living organisms. To do that, researchers must first ensure that their DNA samples are high quality before use. But how do they do...
by Dan Distel | May 23, 2025 | News Briefs
By Dan Distel Protection for endangered species means a great deal to the Ocean Genome Legacy Center—and to the U.S. Congress, if the text of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is any indication. Polls show that more than 80 percent of Americans also support the ESA....
by Akancha Singh | Mar 26, 2025 | News Briefs
By Syringa Barenti, Ainsley Derosier, Akancha Singh, Hannah Appiah-Madson, and Dan Distel Antarctica is undergoing some of the most rapid environmental changes on the planet, putting its unique species at risk of endangerment or extinction. To help preserve this...
by Dan Distel | Feb 11, 2025 | News Briefs, Uncategorized
By Lauren McDowell, Community Outreach Manager for SSC’s Marine Mammal Rescue; Hannah Appiah-Madson, Collections Manager; and Dan Distel, Director for Ocean Genome Legacy The Ocean Genome Legacy Center (OGL) of Northeastern University and The Seacoast Science Center...
by Akancha Singh | Dec 9, 2024 | News Briefs
December 9th, 2024 By: Akancha Singh, Hannah Appiah-Madson, and Dan Distel We are excited to invite you to the fall 2024 Marine Science Center (MSC) Undergraduate Research Symposium, a premier event showcasing the innovative work of our talented...
