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Boom! Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds

By | June 28, 2023

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ researchers deployed a novel automated detector and localization model to find underwater marine organisms using their low-frequency pulse sounds to illustrate their detailed behavior.

Explore the Indian River Lagoon with ×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Harbor Branch

By | June 16, 2023

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute offers a new public boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon aboard "The Discovery," a 36-passenger pontoon.

Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon

By | June 15, 2023

A study by ×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Harbor Branch researchers on Pseudo-nitzschia spp., an algae that produces the neurotoxin domoic acid, shows it could negatively impact the biodiversity of Florida's Indian River Lagoon system.

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Experts for the 2023 Hurricane Season

By | May 24, 2023

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

'Pathogen' Storm: Vibrio Bacteria, Sargassum and Plastic Marine Debris

By | May 18, 2023

As summer kicks off and efforts are underway to find solutions to repurpose Sargassum, could the interplay between this seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic marine debris pose a triple threat to public health?

Crushed Clams, Roaming Rays: Acoustic Tags Show Predator Interactions

By | May 15, 2023

Inspired by clam fishermen reports, ×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Harbor Branch researchers conducted a study using acoustic telemetry to monitor tagged rays in clam leases along Florida's Atlantic coast over two years.

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Developed AUTOHOLO Shows Potential as Red Tide Warning System

By | April 4, 2023

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ researchers are the first to use a new autonomous, submersible holographic 3D microscope and imaging system to characterize red tide in the field and break new ground for monitoring harmful algal blooms.

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

By | March 20, 2023

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute researchers are currently seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Receives $2.8 Million Gift for Queen Conch Farm in Grand Bahama

By | March 14, 2023

×ó°®ÊÓÆµ's Harbor Branch has received a $2.8 million gift to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. The project is built on a network of collaborators to secure local support and collaboration.

Does Current Shellfish Culture Gear Curb 'Crunching' Rays?

By | March 7, 2023

Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. ×ó°®ÊÓÆµ Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays.

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