FAU Receives $1.3M NOAA Grant to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
FAU Harbor Branch researchers will investigate why harmful algal blooms persist in Florida's Indian River Lagoon but are less severe in a Georgia estuary, aiming to improve predictions and early warnings.
FAU Study Finds Hawaiian Corals Respond Differently to Ocean Heat
New FAU Harbor Branch research reveals why some corals withstand ocean warming better than others, offering insights to help identify resilient corals and guide reef restoration as marine heat waves intensify.
Blue Ops to Bring Maritime Defense Operations to FAU Harbor Branch
Blue Ops is establishing a maritime systems operation at FAU Harbor Branch in Fort Pierce, creating a hub for ocean technology, autonomous systems, national defense research, testing and workforce development.
FAU's Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., Named Edwin A. Link Endowed Professor
FAU Harbor Branch names internationally recognized optical oceanography expert Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., as its first Edwin A. Link Ocean Technology and Defense Endowed Professor.
'Snooping' on Dolphins Reveals Hotspots for Food and Friends
What if dolphins are listening to their prey--and their prey are listening right back? FAU researchers reveal acoustic clues about where dolphins socialize, hunt and interact with their underwater world.
A Resilient Seagrass Species Could Help Reshape Coastal Restoration
FAU Harbor Branch researchers found a resilient seagrass that survives environmental stress and regenerates from seeds, offering new hope for restoring degraded habitats in the Indian River Lagoon.
FAU Receives Research Gift from Betty Wold Johnson Foundation
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received a $250,000 gift from the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation to develop a mangrove restoration project at Harbor Branch.
FAU I-SENSE Evolves to Reflect Decade of Impact Across Cities, Spaces
Celebrating a decade of innovation, FAU's I-SENSE has evolved into I-SENSE: The Institute for Smarter Cities, Spaces, and Health, reflecting its expanding impact on communities, technology and health.
FAU Queen Conch Mobile Lab Debuts in The Bahamas with First Hatch
FAU Harbor Branch's Queen Conch Mobile Lab in The Bahamas has achieved its first hatch, marking a major step toward restoring this iconic species and producing up to 2,000 juveniles annually.
FAU Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season
FAU faculty are leading experts on a wide range of hurricane-related issues and are available to discuss topics such as forecasting, flooding, storm impacts, climate resilience and disaster recovery.