FAU publishes initial annual report for Florida Office of Ocean Economy
Florida supports a diverse set of industries that rely on healthy ocean resources, from ports and seafood to tourism and...
As green seaweed replaces seagrass, sea slugs pose new threats
As this pollution-tolerant macroalgae replaces seagrass, it may be reshaping marine life and reducing biodiversity.
Rings of time: Unearthing climate secrets from ancient trees
Dramatic shifts in climate can have long-lasting effects on even the toughest, most iconic trees.
FAU Sensing Institute’s weather network brings real-time forecasting
The SEA Econet delivers data that directly informs forecasts and warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
Fewer parasites in Indian River Lagoon signal big ecosystem problems
The Indian River Lagoon suffers from frequent harmful algae blooms that have severely reduced seagrass beds.
‘Wood you believe it?’ FAU engineers fortify wood with nano-iron
Bio-based materials could one day replace traditional construction materials like steel and concrete.
FAU joins first global effort to map microplastics in ocean systems
An international team of scientists has mapped microplastic distribution from the surface to the deep sea.
Toxic blooms in motion: Study maps algae patterns in Lake Okeechobee
Improved understanding of bloom behavior could enhance monitoring, forecasting and management of these harmful events.
Coastal guardians pioneer method to protect Florida Keys’ shorelines
A new tool identifies the most effective shoreline stabilization methods to protect the Keys from climate hazards.
Top locations for ocean energy production worldwide revealed
FAU researchers found that waters off Florida’s East coast and South Africa are ideal for generating electricity from currents.