From a surprise donation to a spirited public naming contest, discover the story behind our newest (and feistiest) marine ambassador. In June 2026, the Shaw Institute was thrilled to receive
The Shaw Institute hosts “Oceans to Orbits” to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. What if we viewed ourselves not merely as passengers on Earth, but as its active
The Shaw Institute is thrilled to welcome Hana Johnson to the team as our new Lead Aquarist! In this role, Hana will oversee the care of our marine life and
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
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
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
Shaw Institute invites the public to a community update on its research and programs, Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Downtown Blue Hill location, 55 Main
When people think about marine life in the Gulf of Maine, whales, seals, lobsters, and puffins usually come to mind. Few realize that one of the ocean’s most fascinating animals
Public invited to help name one-in-two-million crustacean through community contest June 30, 2026 – BLUE HILL, Maine — Visitors to the Shaw Institute’s Environmental Education Center have another fantastic reason
The Shaw Institute’s Environmental Education Center now includes a Seahorse aquarium! But the seahorses are only half the story. The 70-gallon tank features synthetic eelgrass, a replica of the real