Marine Ecosystem Conservation
Research
FAU Harbor Branch prioritizes solution-oriented research that addresses critical issues affecting coastal zone, oceans, and human well-being. Research scientists take a global approach, conducting studies around the world in varying climates, ecosystems, and cultures.
Dr. M. Dennis Hanisak Memorial Fund
To honor Dr. M. Dennis Hanisak’s remarkable legacy at FAU Harbor Branch, the Institute has established a memorial fund to support Semester by the Sea, a premier marine science education program he founded over 20 years ago. If you would like to leave a gift in Dr. Hanisak's memory, and support a program he was truly passionate about, please visit the link below.
http://fauf.fau.edu/funds/hboi-hanisakmemorial
Click here to view a recording of Dr. Hanisak's Celebration of Life, held Sunday, June 23 at FAU Harbor Branch.
Harbor Branch
5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946 772.242.2400
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is a world class research organization with a focus on exploring the marine environments, studying key species and understanding the connection between humans and the ocean. Founded in 1971 as Harbor Branch Oceanographic Foundation, Inc., the Institute expanded its reach to over 100 miles along Florida’s east coast when it joined Florida Atlantic University in 2007. Located in St. Lucie County, our 144-acre campus along the Indian River Lagoon employs over 200 scientists, engineers, educators, staff and students. To this day, the Institute actively pursues solution-oriented research that addresses some of the most critical issues affecting coastal zones, oceans and human well-being.
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is a world class research organization with a focus on exploring the marine environments, studying key species and understanding the connection between humans and the ocean. Founded in 1971 as Harbor Branch Oceanographic Foundation, Inc., the Institute expanded its reach to over 100 miles along Florida’s east coast when it joined Florida Atlantic University in 2007. Located in St. Lucie County, our 144-acre campus along the Indian River Lagoon employs over 200 scientists, engineers, educators, staff and students. To this day, the Institute actively pursues solution-oriented research that addresses some of the most critical issues affecting coastal zones, oceans and human well-being.
NEWS
12/09/2024
The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability, FAU's collaborative hub for programs focused on environmental sustainability, received a significant gift from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner.
10/29/2024
FAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance ocean energy technologies with a test facility offshore Palm Beach County.
10/16/2024
A new genetic study led by FAU Harbor Branch researchers indicates that Alaska's Iliamna Lake harbor seals may represent a unique, endemic form of harbor seal.
09/23/2024
Using genomic DNA analyses, FAU Harbor Branch researchers have uncovered vital links between coral populations at different depths. Deeper corals may help replenish declining shallow reefs in the Florida Keys.