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Our Institute, Mission, and Research: Dedicated to Environmental Science and Human Health
For over 35 years, we’ve been researching the impact of contaminants on the health of humans, wildlife and the ecosystems we all share.
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Over the past decade, Shaw Institute scientists have monitored the health of the waters and wildlife of Blue Hill Bay. We have established the baseline, defended current conditions, and identified important trends (such as warming) that need attention.


