Heat, sewer problems and less lobster: New report details climate change’s impact in Boston

Lab director Paul Kirshen co-authored a new report with Ellen Douglas on the impacts of climate change on the Greater Boston area. Read more about the impacts of storms, precipitation, and floods in this hot off the press article!

Losing Ground: Erosion on the Outer Cape

Erosion has been the topic of conversation for many Cape Codders in the wake of the last few storms. The Outer Cape in particular has taken a beating. Watch Dr. Mark Borrelli, Lab Research Director, discuss sea level rise and erosion for Lower Cape TV.

Adventures in Aerial Droning

Researchers utilized an aerial drone to collect high-resolution imagery both above ground and underwater, allowing us to see how seasonal change and storms affect the harbor every year.

Stone Living Lab Deploys New Monitoring Equipment around Boston Harbor

In late 2021, the Stone Living Lab deployed two Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, or ADCPs, in the Boston Harbor area. These instruments will provide us with critical information about Boston Harbor and how winter storms affect its waters.

Out and About: Education & Engagement in 2021

Read an overview about the Lab's education and public engagement programs that happened during 2021.

The Duxbury Beach Reservation Creates Nature-Based Approaches to Address Erosion

The Duxbury Beach Reservation is moving forward with plans to create a nature-based approach consisting of a cobble berm, dune restoration, and abutment protection to address erosion concerns.

Oceans rise. Coastlines fall. When you’re a hungry dog whelk, what do you think of it all?

Lab researcher Jarrett Byrnes shares his summer sampling work in intertidal zones.

Exciting New Research at Coughlin Park in Winthrop!

The Lab is helping make Coughlin Park more resilient to climate change threats through using nature-based solutions.

Boston Harbor Image

Force of Nature

The Boston Harbor Islands are a natural barrier to storm-driven waves and offer a perfect setting for research into nature-based methods for enhancing their protective features.