The Batten School & VIMS campus will be closed on Monday, March 15 due to the National Weather Service prediction for severe weather including periods of rain, damaging winds and the potential for tornadoes.
A study led by W&M's Batten School & VIMS scientists revealed that microbial communities growing on microplastics in the Chesapeake Bay carry the genetic potential to remove nitrogen from the water and break down petroleum-related compounds. The study was selected by FEMS Microbiology Ecology as best paper of 2025.
A new organizational structure of the Office of Research & Advisory Services will empower the associate dean to work with scientists and agency leaders to develop forward-looking research strategy while collaborating closely with the new assistant dean, who will oversee advisory work.
High schoolers braved the bitter cold last weekend to compete in the 28th Blue Crab Bowl, Virginia’s regional program of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) hosted by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS.
The marine policy sub-concentration at the Batten School & VIMS offers unique personal, academic and professional opportunities to develop as civic leaders and scientists. Through required coursework, students develop an understanding of policy structures, map out traditional legislative processes and visit with nonprofits as well as state and federal agencies.
William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS have been awarded a planning grant from GO Virginia Region 6 to support a multi-partner planning initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s shellfish aquaculture industry by identifying new opportunities in gear design, aquaculture technology and business development.
February 16, 2026 | The Center for Coastal Resources Management at William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS is soliciting proposals under the Nationwide Fishing Trap Removal, Assessment, and Prevention (TRAP) Program and will award up to $1,475,000 using funding from the NOAA Marine Debris Program.
Applications are open through January 5, 2026 for the Virginia Fishery Resource Grant Program (VFRGP). This program provides financial support to commercial fishers for initiatives that improve and protect Virginia’s marine fisheries.
April 15, 2025 | The Center for Coastal Resources Management at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, is soliciting proposals under the Nationwide Fishing Trap Removal, Assessment, and Prevention (TRAP) Program and will award up to $1,475,000 using funding from the NOAA Marine Debris Program.