Using active acoustic telemetry and sonar data, FAU Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators are the first to track a shallow water fish diving 450 feet deep to spawn and provide detailed documentation. Uncovering this very rare spawning behavior in bonefish is unprecedented... Read More 

Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute scientists are at the forefront of unraveling the mystery of what causes harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Lake Okeechobee. These toxic blooms wreak havoc on the economy, environment, and human health, resulting in billions of dollars of damage. The research team recently deployed new innovative tools into Lake Okeechobee to collect water and sediment samples for testing... Read More

A Florida Department of Health grant will help researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute to evaluate the health effects of exposure to harmful algal blooms in Florida and possible increased susceptibility in those infected with COVID-19... Read More

A newly released book titled Sea Turtle Research and Conservation: Lessons From The Field features a chapter by Annie Page-Karjian, D.V.M., Ph.D., an assistant research professor and clinical veterinarian at FAU’s Harbor Branch, co-authored by Justin Perrault, Ph.D., director of research at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The book is a comprehensive reference on sea turtle species as presented by global experts. 

FAU's Harbor Branch Annie Page-Karjian, Ph.D., and collaborators at FAU’s Department of Biological Sciences, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Inwater Research Group, and East Coast Biologists, Inc. were awarded a grant for their project Green turtle health, biotoxin exposure, and foraging ecology in Lake Worth Lagoon, Florida... Read More

FAU's Harbor Branch helped make 30 Salvation Army Angel Tree wishes come true this year! For 25 years, FAU Harbor Branch has supported the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. We are happy to spread joy this holiday season to children in need living in Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties.

All lectures are free and open to the public; to register, visit http://bit.ly/34crtXa.

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 year’s 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

Bring Ocean Science for A Better World^® 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

Learn how the groundwork was set for decades of ocean exploration at FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.

Take a behind the scenes look at FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Johnson Sea Link Submersibles and learn about their unique features.

As a health and safety precaution, FAU's Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Visitors Center is temporarily closed. Please check back for updates.

Also, make sure to check out our new online gift shop!

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 institute’s 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.