News

Study Links Mercury in Dolphins to Exposure in Humans
November 30, 2015
For the first time, scientists have taken findings from research on marine mammals and applied it to explore potential risks facing humans with regard to mercury exposure.
New Discovery of Fish Camouflage Mechanism in the Ocean
November 19, 2015
Researchers from FAU's Harbor Branch and collaborators have uncovered a new mechanism that fish use to hide in the vast oceans. Results of this new study are published in 'Science'.
Harbor Branch and Amy's Island Seafood Collaborate on Cobia Project
September 21, 2015
FAU Harbor Branch and Amy's Island Seafood are partnering on an aquaculture project that will produce healthy, safe fish for consumers.
Pomponi Part of Panel on Ocean Acidification
September 11, 2015
FAU Harbor Branch research professor Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D. recently participated in a panel discussion organized by the Ocean Conservancy.
CIOERT Explores Pulley Ridge
September 09, 2015
FAU Harbor Branch scientists are once again involved in a research cruise investigating reefs off the southwest coast of Florida.
Harbor Branch Team Tests New Bluefin Technology
September 03, 2015
The Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research and Technology at FAU Harbor Branch is working to adapt a new technology for benthic mapping capability.
Harbor Branch Communication Team Wins State Award
September 01, 2015
The FAU Harbor Branch Communication Team recently was honored with a Judge's Award from the Florida Public Relations Association for its internal weekly eNewsletter.
FAU Harbor Branch Installs Water Quality Monitoring Network
August 31, 2015
FAU Harbor Branch recently installed the world's largest network of land ocean biogeochemical observatory units in the Indian River Lagoon.
O'Corry-Crowe and Team Publish Papers on Whale Research
August 31, 2015
Harbor Branch associate research professor Greg O'Corry-Crowe, Ph.D., and his Population Biology and Behavioral Ecology team recently published two papers in 'Marine Fisheries Review.'
St. Lucie Estuary Water Quality Monitoring Units Now Online
August 28, 2015
Harbor Branch's network of remote-controlled sensors in the St. Lucie Estuary is now disseminating real-time information, available online.
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Florida Atlantic's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute engages with the community through the Ocean Discovery Visitors Center and the Ocean Science Lecture Series. Harbor Branch’s research and outreach programs translate marine science in order to provide solutions that improve economies and quality of life for coastal communities.
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