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Harbor Branch Scientists Assess Sharks and Rays in Lagoon
October 11, 2016
Two FAU Harbor Branch scientists, along with collaborators, are assessing the health and abundance of sharks and rays in the Indian River Lagoon.
NSF Funds Design of Holographic Underwater Microscope
September 20, 2016
The National Science Foundation recently awarded a multi-year grant to a group of FAU Harbor Branch scientists to pursue work on an underwater holographic imaging system.
Executive Director Named at FAU Harbor Branch
September 08, 2016
Anton Post, Ph.D. will lead Environmental and Ocean Science research at Florida Atlantic University.
Compound from Marine Sponge Reduces Pancreatic Tumor Size
August 18, 2016
A deep-water marine sponge that contains leiodermatolide has the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and block cancer cells from dividing using extremely low concentrations of the natural compound.
FAU Graduate Studying Deadly Bacteria in Florida
August 10, 2016
Gabrielle Barbarite received her doctorate in integrative biology on Tuesday, August 9.
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Bison Bones in Vero Beach
May 11, 2016
In what is considered one of the oldest and most important archaeological digs in North America, scientists uncovered what they believe are the bones of a 13,000- to 14,000-year-old extinct species of bison.
Nation's Top Archaeologists to Visit Old Vero Site Project
May 09, 2016
Members of the Society of American Archaeologists will visit the Old Vero Site, overseen by FAU Harbor Branch.
That's Amoré: Ocean Drone Identifies Grouper Mating Calls
April 27, 2016
Just as the sun sets, hundreds of groupers gather at their favorite hangouts along the shelf breaks in the southeast U.S., Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Basin to spawn – and they’re pretty vocal about it.
FAU Harbor Branch Project to Help Sportfishing Industry
April 01, 2016
Research funded by a grant from the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust will design and test experimental means of growning bonefish for stock enhancement.
FAU Jupiter's LLS Presents Harbor Branch Series
March 10, 2016
FAU's Lifelong Learning Society will present a lecture series by the FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute beginning on Thursday, March 24.
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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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