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COVID-19 Information

All our public events, whether at VIMS or sponsored by VIMS off-campus, remain suspended. This includes suspension of public access to our Visitor's Center. For information on our fall-semester plans for faculty, staff, and students, read "Phased Expansion of On-campus Operations" (pdf). The State Council of Higher Education has found this plan compliant with the ‘Higher Education Reopening Guidance’ developed in consultation with the Virginia Department of Health. Also see the latest information about COVID-19 and W&M's Path Forward for this fall.

News & Features

  • SAV near the Goodwin Islands
    Bay Grass ReportAnnual survey reveals trends in SAV abundance and distribution.Read More
  • Winter Blue Crab Dredge Survey
    Dredge SurveyLatest results show blue crab stock remains within healthy range.Read More
  • Soil Carbon
    Soil CarbonStudy shows wetter climate is likely to intensify global warming.Read More
  • Beach Plastic
    Microplastics“Grand Challenge” review shows microplastics are not just an ocean problem.Read More
  • LIDAR Migration
    Global MigrationZooplankton study helps refine global carbon budget and climate modelsRead More
  • Blue Catfish
    Salty CatsStudy shows invasive blue catfish can tolerate high salinities, expand farther in Chesapeake & Delaware bays Read More
  • Dune Scarping
    Dune StudyThink all dunes are alike? Think again.Read More
  • Oyster Development
    Oyster BreedingConsortium grant will advance oyster aquaculture along U.S. East Coast. Read More
  • Chlordecone Molecule
    KeponeShared history of environmental contamination kindles partnership between VIMS and the Université Paris Saclay.Read More
  • R/V Virginia Christening
    ChristeningFirst Lady Pam Northam breaks the bubbly to christen the research vessel Virginia.Read More
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