Maeve Gifford

Maeve Gifford's Articles

  • A man stands in a body of water dragging a net behind him to collect microplastic particles.

    Microplastics in Estuaries

    Estuaries in New England are crucial for wildlife and aquaculture, but microplastics pose a growing threat. Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers are studying microplastic movement and accumulation to mitigate risks.
  • A cactus mice used in the study with a black background.

    Desert Mice Offer Insight into Potential Climate Change Adaptations

    Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers study cactus mice adaptations to arid conditions, uncovering strategies to help animals and humans survive in a rapidly warming, drought-prone climate.
  • A photo of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø emeritus Bill McDowell, who was recently named a fellow of the Society for Freshwater Science

    Recognizing Achievements in Aquatic Science

    Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science William H. McDowell was recently named a 2024 Fellow of the international Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) for his research contributions to...
  • Bull moose feeding in a forest in central new Hampshire.

    Listening to Moose Tracks

    Explore Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø's innovative bioacoustic research for non-invasive monitoring and understanding of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø's vital moose populations and habitats.
  • Two hands hold up several strands of whelk egg casings in the Coastal Marine Lab.

    Out of This World Whelk Eggs

    Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researcher Elizabeth Fairchild is leading a study examining the effects of changing water temperatures on the fertility and reproduction of channeled whelk.
  • Former Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø postdoctorate researcher Buck Castillo walks alongside a treatment plot located at the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Kingman Research Farm.

    Foraging Ahead to Improving Soil Health

    Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø research explores how cutting frequency in pasture lands can boost soil health, enhancing Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø family farms' sustainability.
  • A carbon sensor, modified to work in lotic stream environments.

    Improving Tools to Track Carbon Emissions

    Learn how University of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø scientists have optimized CO2 sensors for moving water systems, offering better insight into greenhouse gas emissions from rivers and streams.
  • A red fox walks over snow drifts in a forest.

    Snow Depth a Key Factor in Regional Fox Populations

    Discover how snow depth influences red fox populations in northern New England. Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø research reveals climate's pivotal role over prey availability and competition.
  • Two lion cubs walk across a field in Africa.

    How Can We Increase the Success of Lion Conservation Plans?

    New Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø-supported research explores strategies for lion conservation, focusing on ecological and sociopolitical factors to protect vulnerable African lions effectively.
  • Freshly caught lobsters in a bright orange plastic catch container.

    How Could Ocean Acidification Impact New England’s Fisheries?

    Explore Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø's research on how ocean acidification could potentially impact Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø's lobster industry and the broader marine ecosystem.
A photo of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø graduate student and COLSA writer Maeve Gifford
Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Maeve.Gifford@unh.edu