Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch Receives Gift for Environmental Research
FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute received a $300,000 gift from the Robertson Family Fund for marine research focused on coral and seagrass restoration.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵAwarded $900,000 for Gulf of America Sea-Level Research
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵresearchers have received a $900,000, four-year grant from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to advance AI-driven sea-level forecasts and tools for Gulf Coast resilience.
Marine Plastic Pollution Alters Octopus Predator-Prey Encounters
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵresearch shows a chemical released by plastics can alter how octopus and their prey behave -- shifting prey choice and lowering prey defenses. Plastic-derived oleamide may quietly rewire marine behavior.
Researchers Find New Bacteria in Stranded Florida Pygmy Sperm Whales
Analyzing more than 20 years of stranding data, Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch researchers discovered three new Helicobacter bacteria strains in stranded pygmy sperm whales, linked to ulcers and stomach inflammation.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵFeasibility Study: Queen Conch Aquaculture and Seagrass Impacts
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch has launched a study to assess the commercial viability and environmental benefits of queen conch aquaculture in The Bahamas and the Caribbean, including market potential and seagrass impacts.
Shrinking Shellfish? Risks of Acidic Water in the Indian River Lagoon
Rising COâ‚‚ and nutrient pollution are weakening the Indian River Lagoon's ability to support shell-building life. A new Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch study maps where shell growth is most at risk across the lagoon.
Strategic Sex: Alaska's Beluga Whales Swap Mates for Survival
A new Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch study reveals a surprising strategy for long-term survival: Alaska's beluga whales mate with multiple partners over years, creating many half-siblings that preserve genetic diversity.
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch Announces 2026 Ocean Science Lecture Series
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."
Discovery to Display: Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵUnveils the 'Art of Science' Winners
FAU's Art of Science showcases stunning research-inspired images submitted by students, faculty and staff. Explore more than 200 entries and vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award.
FAU's CAROSEL Offers New 'Spin' on Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring
Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵHarbor Branch's CAROSEL is an autonomous underwater system that tracks nutrient exchanges between sediments and water in real time, revealing impacts on water quality and ecosystem health.