FAU study: Drones map loggerhead sea turtle nesting site hotspots
Changing coastal conditions, sea level rise and other impacts threaten these fragile habitats.
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FAU talk examines photography’s role in conservation
Gabby Salazar, a photographer and National Geographic Explorer, spoke at FAU’s Boca Raton campus.
Boca Raton needs to improve infrastructure for cyclists
The city promises to incentivize bike-friendly businesses, but there is just a handful of protected bicycle lanes.
Video: Panel discussion on how pop culture influences environmental views
The Invading Sea hosted the discussion for Florida Climate Week, an annual series of free virtual and in-person events.
Florida Atlantic study first to show if nesting heat affects sea turtle hatchling ‘IQ’
While the study found no significant impact on learning ability, the findings revealed other effects.
FAU lands EPA grant to use genetics in Florida Bay sponge restoration
The work aims to restore sponge populations with the strength to withstand a shifting climate, disease and other threats.
Florida Atlantic coral researcher seeks ways to overcome ocean warming
Carsten Grupstra’s studies of heat-resistant corals can serve as the basis for reef restoration practices.
Ocean currents can generate electricity – and our study identified some of the strongest
Scientists all over the world are researching how to use the oceans’ waves, tides and currents to generate energy.
In the midst of Florida’s insurance crisis, what recourse do residents have?
An Inside Climate News analysis shows the insurance crisis is hitting hardest in Florida’s agricultural heartland.
Hurricane season has been quiet, but most active portion remains
FAU Assistant Professor Yijie Zhu expects favorable conditions for hurricanes to form and intensify in the North Atlantic.