Nicholas R. Record

Solving the Puzzle of Maine’s Moving Coastline
Solving the puzzle of Maine’s moving coastline and climate change is complicated

Three Futures for the Gulf of Maine
An ocean scientist considers the future.

Ocean Viruses Contain Keys to Life
The ocean is awash in viruses, many of which are essential to life as we know it.

Environmental DNA
New DNA technology is enabling scientists to see the world in just a drop of water.

The Uncertain Future of Right Whales
After a brief period of growth, the population of North Atlantic right whales is dropping, and scientists are worried.

The Hunt for Red Tides
What we think of as “red tides” are harmful algal blooms that can involve different microbes. An expert explains.

Unearthly Floating Objects
While it’s common to think of jellyfish as a nuisance, they are incredibly fascinating creatures. This according to Oceanographer Dr. Nicolas Record, who has been collecting reports of citizen sightings of jellyfish as part of his research.