Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences - aVenture Non-Profit Research
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Operating Status: Operating
Bigelow Laboratory is an independent nonprofit ocean-sciences research institute in Maine.
Founded
1974
Location
East Boothbay, ME, US
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is an independent nonprofit research institute based in East Boothbay, Maine. Its scientists study the ocean and microorganisms through laboratory and field research, with projects addressing marine ecosystems, environmental change, and the biological processes shaping the ocean.
The institute provides scientific services through specialized centers, including the Single Cell Genomics Center, which offers genome amplification and sequencing for individual microorganisms. Its Maine campus also supports education and training programs for students, researchers, and other scientific professionals.