Using the whitespotted eagle ray and underwater acoustic recorders, a study is the first to characterize how they consume hard-shelled mollusk prey like clams in a controlled environment. A team of scientists led by Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and collaborators could tell what a predator was eating based on how it sounds, and with this process itâs audible above ambient noise in coastal lagoons out to 100 meters. The team hopes this technology will be useful in monitoring how many clams are being eaten by large predators like rays as restoration efforts ramp up in Florida...Read More
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The worldâs leading expert on queen conch aquaculture who is a scientist at FAUâs Harbor Branch has released a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to culture and restore the revered Caribbean queen conch. The â Queen Conch Aquaculture: Hatchery and Nursery Phases User Manual,â was recently published in the National Shellfisheries Associationâs Journal of Shellfish Research. Queen conch mariculture research and pilot-scale to commercial application conducted by FAUâs Megan Davis, Ph.D., holds promise as a way of addressing this critical situation with the queen conch through community-based solutions... Read More
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Michael Twardowski, Ph.D, a research professor at FAU's Harbor Branch, hopes to use new technologies to shed light on one of the most understudied areas of the world's oceans and its many creatures. Twardowski is a scientist in the field optical oceanography, which is the study of how light passes through the water. Specifically, heâs interested in developing new technologies to address problems in satellite ocean color remote sensing, harmful algal blooms, and oil detection, among others... Read More
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Greg OâCorry-Crowe, a biologist at FAUâs Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, is no stranger to life on the edge, much like the animals he has dedicated his life to studying â beluga whales. Heâs endured remote wilderness and freezing temperatures to study these marine mammals at the farthest corners of the world... Read More
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Megan Davis, Ph.D., professor at FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute was recently featured in the 2020 National Academy of Inventorsâ (NAI) annual activities report for her research-related innovations, along with two other FAU researchers... Read More
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What does it look like when a sea turtle gets cancer? And how does a virus cause cancer? FA Harbor Branch researcher Annie Page-Karjian, D.V.M., Ph.D., answers these questions in a recent Auquadocs podcast... Listen
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While pancreatic cancer is described as a rare form of cancer, many of us personally know people affected by this very lethal cancer. Nature is an important source of new medicines. At FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, the Marine Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Program is exploring the oceans to identify new medicines with the ability to fight dreaded diseases, including pancreatic cancer.
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Florida Atlantic Universityâs Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute will begin the Winter 2021 âJohn & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Seriesâ virtually with the next lecture on Wednesday, Jan.13 at 4 p.m. The lecture will take place via Zoom.
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January 13
âFish Culture Research at HBOI the Last 10 Years and the Futureâ
Paul Wills, Ph.D., FAU Harbor Branch
January 27
âMarine Natural Products as Potential Cancer Therapeuticsâ
Esther GuzmĂĄn, Ph.D., FAU Harbor Branch
February 10
âA Look into East Floridaâs Nearshore Hardbottom Reefsâ
Karen Holloway-Adkins, Ph.D., East Coast Biologists, Inc.
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February 24
âThe Marine Biotechnology Reference
Collection: A New Web-based
Resource for Researchâ
Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D., FAU Harbor Branch
March 10
âOcean Color Remote Sensing: Observing a Changing Planetâ
Tim Moore, Ph.D., FAU Harbor Branch
âOcean Blue Holes: A Biogeochemical Treasure Troveâ
Jordon Beckler, Ph.D., FAU Harbor Branch
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FAU's Harbor Branch Marine Science Friday graduate student lecture series begins on February 5. Talks will be held every other week at 4 p.m. via Zoom. The lecture series is open to anyone interested, so join us to support these incredible students!
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Announcing the Third Annual Ocean Science Art Contest! This year we are inviting artists of all ages to submit original artwork inspired by marine science research being conducted at FAU's Harbor Branch. Artwork will be judged in three categories: Adult, High School, and K-8. This yearâs awards include an opportunity to have your artwork featured on the cover of our new Marine Science Activity Book, a VIP meet and greet with our researchers, behind the scenes... Learn more
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Join FAU's Harbor Branch as we participate in Manatee Lagoon's virtual ManateeFest Feb. 1-5. The event is an annual celebration where families and the public can come together to explore the wonders of manatees, the Lake Worth Lagoon and environmental conservation. Make sure to check out our virtual storefront during the event!.. Learn More
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Bring Ocean Science for A Better WorldÂź right into your home with virtual resources from FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute! Online offerings include lectures, interviews with marine scientists, activities for children and much more! Visit our virtual resources page to learn about these great opportunities for teachers, students and ocean lovers of all ages!... Learn More
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Visit FAU's Harbor Branch social media channels for daily research highlights, facts and trivia questions.
Also, make sure to check out our new online gift shop!
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Through FAU's Harbor Branch Speakers Bureau, community organizations may request a virtual presentation on a specific research topic or a general overview of FAU's Harbor Branch. This program provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the instituteâs most recent discoveries and connect with marine science experts. There is no charge for scheduling a speaker, however an honorarium or donation is encouraged.
If you would like to request a virtual speaker for your group/event, please fill out FAU's Harbor Branch Speakers Bureau request form.
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