Upcoming Events
4 p.m. & 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, Harbor Branch
Harbor Branch: Looking Forward
Jim Sullivan, FAU Harbor Branch
4 p.m. & 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16
Natural Products: Double Edged Swords?
Amy Wright, FAU Harbor Branch
Closed Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018 – Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.
Reopening: 10 a.m., Wednesday Jan. 2.
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Check out our
2018
Annual Impact Report, which provides a year in review of research, an overview of funding sources and publications. Jim Sullivan, Ph.D., executive director of FAU Harbor Branch outlines the areas of emphasis as we look toward 2019.
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Microbiology Student Published in
Protist
Journal
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Hunter Hines, a Ph.D. student in the McCarthy microbiology lab is lead author on an
article
published in the December issue of the journal
Protist
. In an international collaboration, the team investigated the rare ciliate
Spirostomum semivirescens
, generating the first transcriptome for this species, as well as molecular examinations into the species and its endosymbiotic algae. The paper shows that the ciliate exhibits both identical morphological features across a wide biogeography (UK to Sweden), and shares an exacting molecular signature. The team investigated the transcriptome to better understand the mechanisms for anaerobic respiration, and details the stop codons used by this eukaryote.
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Harbor Branch Work With Raytheon Gets Approval by the Navy
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Navy Accepts Final Component for LCS Anti-Submarine Warfare Mission Package Following the Successful Completion of a Rigorous Acceptance Test Regime at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.
The Raytheon-developed
Dual-mode Array Transmitter (DART) Mission System
and ASW Mission Package will significantly increase ASW capabilities within the U.S. Navy, bringing the ability to maneuver active and passive sonars above and below the thermocline layer.
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'Eavesdropping on Groupers' Mating Calls Key to Survival
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In a new
study
, researchers from
FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science
and Harbor Branch and collaborators, have taken this technology to the next level using deep neural networks – a set of algorithms modeled after the human brain. They have developed an effective method to classify grouper species by their sounds or “grouper calls.”
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Patented Innovation to Aid Oceanographic Work
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A
patent
has been issued for an underwater light detection and ranging system that combines multiple transmitters and receivers to help fine tune the resolution of the resulting image. Developed by FAU Harbor Branch scientists, including Anni Vuorenkoski-Dalgleish, Ph.D., the technology has oceanographic applications such as underwater imaging and environmental monitoring.
This technology would be most relevant to oceanographic applications, such as underwater imaging, optical communications, underwater object detection and tracking, sensing and domain awareness, environmental monitoring and ecological health assessment.
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FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Help #FAUHarborBranch Solve the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Crisis! Dr. James Sullivan, director of FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute explains how your donations can help prevent future...
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Researchers Uncover Majesty in Cuba's Reefs
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FAU researchers, along with others, traveled to Cuba to study never-before-seen coral reefs. What they saw was spectacular.
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Making Angel Tree Wishes Come True
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This year Harbor Branch helped make 32 Salvation Army Angel Tree wishes come true! This is the 23rd year
Harbor Branch
has taken part in the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. We are happy to spread joy this holiday season to the children in need living in Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee Counties.
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2019 Ocean Science Lecture Series
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The Ocean Science Lecture Series provides a forum for the community at large to learn about Harbor Branch's most recent discoveries directly from the scientists and engineers who make them. The invited speakers from other institutions are colleagues who work on topics relevant to our Harbor Branch research themes. Lectures are held in the auditorium of the Johnson Education Center on the Harbor Branch campus, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend.
Next Lecture:
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019
Harbor Branch: Looking Forward
Jim Sullivan, Ph.D., Executive Director, FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
The lecture's are available online via streaming
video.
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Ocean Science Art Contest
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The Ocean Science Art
Contest
was established to inspire high school students to be creative while learning about the ocean, local research and possible careers. Winners will receive a special VIP tour of FAU Harbor Branch, a meet and greet with researchers and other great prizes. The phrase “Ocean Science for a Better World” motivates us every day, now we can’t wait to see how it will inspire your next masterpiece!
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2019 Indian River Lagoon Research Boat Tours
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Explore the most biologically diverse estuary in North America and learn about the important research scientists at FAU Harbor Branch are conducting.
The tours are held on Thursday's (Feb. 21, Mar. 7 & 21, and April 4) from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Reservations are required in advance. Contact the FAU Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Visitor's Center to book your
tour
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Marine Mammal Rescue Team
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Large Whale Disentanglement Response
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NOAA Fisheries Service
confirmed 76 cases of large whale entanglements documented along the coasts of the United States in 2017 in their National report. All were independently confirmed by the Large Whale Entanglement Response Network. The
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Marine Mammal Rescue Team is a member of the Large Whale Disentanglement Response Network. We have level 3 responders that are trained to assess entangled large whales. We also help
NMFS
document, collect and identify entangling gear to reduce future entanglements.
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Marine Mammal Stranding Response
FAU Harbor Branch maintains a 365/24/7 emergency response capability. Upon notification, first responders deploy necessary assets and coordinate resources needed to rescue and transport sick or injured marine mammals to rehabilitative care facilities for evaluation. Deceased animals are transported to FAU Harbor Branch’s
Necropsy Laboratory
where detailed pathobiological examinations can be performed and a cause of death determined.
To report a marine mammal stranding, call 1-888-404-FWCC
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