Niemisto preparing lobster sample (IMAGE) Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Caption Maura Niemisto, a research associate at Bigelow Laboratory in East Boothbay Maine, prepares a lobster sample in the lab. Niemisto is lead author on a recent paper showing the effects of ocean warming and ocean acidification on postlarval lobsters. Credit Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Usage Restrictions Fair use License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.