Lehigh Oceans

The Lehigh Oceans Research Center

Darrin Schultz, assistant professor of biological sciences at Lehigh University, standing for his portrait.

Math & Natural Sciences | Oct. 14, 2026

Scientists Map 700 Million Years of Animal Chromosome History — and Find the Changes Are (Almost) Never Undone

A massive genomic survey of nearly 6,000 animal genomes reveals that once chromosomes fuse and scramble, evolution rarely lets them go back.

Alvin the ocean robot shines a light on the sea floor

Math & Natural Sciences | Apr. 17, 2024

Five New Hydrothermal Vents Discovered in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean

Working together, a deep-sea robot and human occupied submarine led the discovery.

Jill McDermott, associate professor of Earth and environmental sciences and researcher with Lehigh Oceans

Math & Natural Sciences | Nov. 15, 2023

Lehigh’s Deep Dive into Ocean Science

A new interdisciplinary research center explores one of the most vital resources on Earth.

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Lehigh Oceans

Scientists Map 700 Million Years of Animal Chromosome History — and Find the Changes Are (Almost) Never Undone

Five New Hydrothermal Vents Discovered in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean

Lehigh’s Deep Dive into Ocean Science

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