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Detecting the Oceans Glowing Creatures
March 25, 2021
Researchers Awarded $11M Grant From the U.S. Office of Naval Research.
Baby Shark, Young Great White Shark, New York, New Jersey, New York Bight, Satellite Technology, 3D Movements, Shark Nursery, Oceanographic Features
March 23, 2021
FAU Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators provide the first-ever glimpse into 3D movements of young great white sharks in the New York Bight using cutting-edge satellite technology.
RESEARCHERS ARE WORLD’S FIRST TO PIONEER BONEFISH REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCE IN CAPTIVITY
March 19, 2021
In a race to solve a major challenge for conservation aquaculture, a breakthrough has been achieved by researchers at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, in collaboration with the Bonefish...
Postdoc Spotlight: Striving for Balance
March 09, 2021
In addition to his research interests, postdoctoral fellow David Bradshaw, Ph.D., has always wanted to improve the well-being of his fellow students and colleagues. Now, he’s got the chance as the new president of the FAU...
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM ASSESSMENT OF LAKE OKEECHOBEE SYSTEM
March 09, 2021
You can now follow along in real-time as researchers track potential harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Lake Okeechobee. Scientists at Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (FAU Harbor Branch) are...
Whitespotted Eagle Rays, Indian River Lagoon, Marine Science, Environment, Marine Biology, Conservation
February 23, 2021
Researchers from FAU's Harbor Branch and collaborators conducted the first multiyear study of large-scale movements of whitespotted eagle rays in U.S. waters using acoustic telemetry networks.
FAU HARBOR BRANCH HOSTS SYMPOSIUM ON INDIAN RIVER LAGOON RESEARCH DURING THE PANDEMIC
February 12, 2021
Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute will host the 2021 Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Symposium on Thursday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Feb. 19. “IRL Research During the Pandemic” will provide a...
whitespotted eagle ray, marine predator, shell-crushing, underwater acoustics, marine animals, mollusks, clams, oysters, conch, environment, conservation, coastal lagoons, estuaries, marine science
January 26, 2021
FAU Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators are the first to quantify "shell-crushing" consumption noises in a large marine predator using the whitespotted eagle ray.
Queen Conch, Aquaculture, Caribbean, The Bahamas, Conservation, Fisheries, Shellfish
January 07, 2021
The world's leading expert on queen conch aquaculture who is a scientist at FAU's Harbor Branch has published a comprehensive, step-by-step manual to culture and restore the revered Caribbean queen conch.
ARCTIC EXPLORER: GREG O’CORRY CROWE
January 04, 2021
When he’s not braving freezing temperatures and polar bears to study wild beluga whales in the Arctic or processing genetic samples in the lab, Greg O’Corry Crowe, Ph.D., a research scientist at Florida Atlantic University’s...