Boston Harbor Ecosystem Network

Calling all researchers, planners, resource managers, and others working in marine fields.

Share your work to inspire the next generation of scientists! Register by this Friday 12/6 to present a workshop or table demo at the High School Marine Science Symposium in March 2020.

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The Northeastern University Marine Science Center is hiring a part-time, seasonal instructor, to lead education programs during our upcoming field season. Apply today to spend your summer exploring the coast and promoting ocean literacy!

Vacancies - Northeastern University College of Science The Marine Science Center is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Assistant Outreach Instructor The Marine Science Center Outreach Program is hiring a seasonal, part-time instructor, for the months of April-October. The position reports to the Outreach Instructor, and assist...

High school teachers! Join Northeastern University Marine Science Center researchers for a paid two-day PD opportunity during April Vacation. The Evolution and Changing Seas Workshop will engage ~20 high school girls in two days of hands-on activities and presentations. High school teachers are invited to apply to join the workshop as professional development. Follow the link for more details and how to apply.

Calling All Teachers! Paid Professional Development Opportunity

The Northeastern University Marine Science Center is hiring a full-time Outreach Program Instructor. Please help us to spread the word, and follow the link below to find out more and apply:

Outreach Program Instructor The Outreach Program Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing meaningful and effective programs to develop ocean literacy in youth, and to foster their interest in and awareness about the study of marine science and related careers. It will also facilitate the professional developme...

A huge thank you to MA Coastal Zone Management (CZM) scientists Cristina Kennedy and Adrienne Pappal for hosting a hands on introduction to marine invasives and sharing information about their citizen science monitoring program and their recently completed Rapid Assessment Survey. And thank you to all the attendees for taking time out of your day to learn about marine invasives in the Boston Harbor!

BHEN marine invasives field trip

BHEN Marine Invasives field trip

Photo: David Mussina

Thanks to GreenRoots for hosting a fantastic field trip to help colleagues understand environmental justice issues in Chelsea Creek. We left inspired by your hard work and many successes, as well as your resolve for the work that lies ahead.

The UMB Sustainable Solutions Lab has issued its report assessing the feasibility of a harbor wide protection study, and is featured in today's Globe and many other news outlets.

The next Big Dig? UMass study warns Boston Harbor barrier not worth cost or effort - The Boston Globe The team at the Sustainable Solutions Lab said city officials should instead focus their efforts on quicker, local shore-based projects.