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• Scientists culture pearls from queen conch for first time, Nov. 04, 2009, thaindian.com
• Scientists are first to 'unlock' the mystery of creating cultured pearls from the queen conch, Nov. 04, 2009, eurekaalert.org
• South Atlantic Council Approves Plan to Save More Than 23,000 Square Miles of Rare Corals, Sept. 18, 2009, Oceana.org
• Law of the Jungle, August 1, 2009, suncoastpinellas.tbo.com
• Manatee loc systems from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, August 5, 2009, oceanadvocates.blogspot.com
• Scientists Explore "Living Lights" on the Deep Sea Floor, July 27, 2009, newswise.com
• Scientists Explore "Living Lights" on the Deep Sea Floor, July 27, 2009, innovations-report.de
• Dolphin release ends tragically, July 28, 2009, All Eyes tampabay.com
• Rehabilitated dolphin dies after shark attack, July 29, 2009, abcactionnews.com
• Released dolphin’s freedom short-lived, July 29, 2009, Dunedin Beacon, tbnweekly.com
• Harbor Branch scientist leading group studying bioluminescence, July 29, 2009, TCPalm.com
• Deepest Underwater Camera records unique marine life, July 25, 2009, travel-dive.com
• Harbor Branch scientist gets research grant, July 27, 2009, TCPalm.com
• Research moves forward for creating fish farms, July 31, 2009, Hometown News
• Scientists To Explore 'Living Lights' On The Deep Sea Floor; Bioluminescence 'Common In All The World’s Oceans', August 3, 2009, oceanicdefense.org
• Researcher Looks to the Oceans for Bioactive Natural Products as Chemo-preventatives for Pancreatic Cancer, July 9, 2009, innovations-report.de
• Pizza chefs help improve robots’ dexterity, July 25, 2009, blog.taragana.com
• Deepest Underwater Camera records unique marine life, July 25, 2009, bigbluetech.net
• Teacher Goes to Sea, July 24, 2009, TCPalm.com
• Underwater exploration near Florida’s west coast seeks evidence of early Americans, July 10, 2009, blog.taragana.com
• Underwater robots to rapidly identify potential threats in murky waters, July 5, 2009, silverscorpio.com
• Underwater robots to rapidly identify potential threats in murky waters, July 5, 2009, thaindian.com
• Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at FAU Pledge to Cooperate on Oceanographic Research and Education, June 19, 2009, EarthTimes.org
• Scientists at Harbor Branch Collaborate with Egypt to Advance Marine Research in the Red Sea, ScienceBlog.com
• Researchers explore mysteries of the deep, June 18, 2009, William & Mary News and Events
• FAU, Egypt to collaborate on science project, June 19, 2009, South Florida Business Journal
• Harbor Branch in Fort Pierce working with Eqypt on marine projects, June 19, 2009, TCPalm.com
• Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at FAU and University of North Carolina Wilmington to Jointly Lead NOAA's Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research and Technology, May 15, 2009, Reuters.com
• Dolphins drew crowd Saturday at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, June 13, 2009, TCPalm.com
• Obama calls for ocean protection, June 12, 2009, SunSentinel.com
• Apple snails flood Lake Okeechobee, June 12, 2009, news-press.com
• Letter: Beginning of a new era at Harbor Branch, June 12, 2009, TCPalm.com
• Algae in Atlantic could move southward from Brevard County, May 19, 2009, TCPalm.com
• NOAA awards $22.5 million to Harbor Branch/FAU and UNCW for new cooperative institute, May 12, 2009, www.bio-medicine.org
• FAU receives $22.5 million grant, May 12, 2009, SunSentinel.com
• UNCW jointly leads a new ocean exploration institute, May 12, 2009, WECT 6 Wilmington, http://www.wect.com
• FAU wins $22.5 million grant to explore, protect ocean habitats, May 12, 2009, Palm Beach Post
• NOAA: Harbor Branch Consortium Becomes NOAA’s Newest Cooperative Institute, May 7, 2009, 7thspace.com
• Harbor Branch Consortium Becomes NOAA’s Newest Cooperative Institute, May 7, 2009, Ahab's Journal
• Harbor Branch Consortium Becomes NOAA’s Newest Cooperative Institute, May 6, 2009, NOAA
• "US Government plan for reefs would protect ocean floor from Florida Keys to North Carolina", April 21, 2009, fishing.vladowsky.com
• "Snails To Be Released In Lake Experiment",  April 20, 2009, swflorida.blogspot.com
• Growing Premium Seafood -- Inland!  Agricultural Research Magazine February 2009
• "Management of Autonomous Surface Swarms, C. Lee Frey (Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at FAU) Sea Technology, March 2009
• "Mother Paddling From Fort Pierce To New Orleans", April 15, 2009, WPBF.com
• "New Jersey woman paddling more than 1,000 miles to preserve the oceans", April 15, 2009, TCPalm.com
• "Editorial: Florida Atlantic University researchers wading in Atlantic Ocean for electricity", March 27, 2009, TCPalm.com
• "Pilot session canceled for Sally Ride science camp on the Treasure Coast", March 17, 2009, TCPalm.com
• "Dolphin: Don't feed me", March 13, 2009 , FloridaToday.com
• "Eye in the Sea camera reveals mysterious life on the ocean floor", March 8, 2009, Palm Beach Post
• "Fish dying by the hundreds in Lakewood Park", March 5, 2009, tcpalm.com
• "Futuristic Seafood: Raising Delicious Cobia And Pompano Fish -- Inland", March 8, 2009, http://marineanimalnews.blogspot.com
• "Odd fish provides twist to the tale of evolution of eyes", January 2009, Photonics.com
• "DNA Research Team at FAU Studying Extinct Populations" (PDF), Feb. 22, 2009, tcpalm.com
• "Saltwater hatcheries seek part of stimulus package", Jan. 22, 2009, tcpalm.com
• "Researchers Discover First Vertebrate with Eyes that Use Mirrors Rather than Lenses",  Jan. 27, 2009, newswise.com
• "Students at Marine Oceanographic Academy get immersive approach to learning", January 23, 2009, Fort Pierce Tribune
• Harbor Branch Ocean Science Lecture Series, Jan. 26, 2009, Wes Blackman's City of Lake Worth Blog
• Ocean Science Lecture Series, Jan. 26, 2009, scubaboard.com
• Researchers looking at possible cancer cure
  MyFoxOrlando.com - Lake Mary,FL,USA
• Waitt Institute's CATALYST Expedition a Success; Three Deep Sea Coral Reefs Discovered
  Reuters
• 3 Coral Reefs Found 1,500 Feet Below Sea
  The never-before identified reefs of Lophelia coral were found during a seven-day expedition that included researchers from the Waitt Institute for Discovery in La Jolla, Calif., and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Falmouth, ...
  floridatrend.com - http://www.floridatrend.com/
• 3 coral reefs found 1500 feet below sea off Florida's east coast
  Palm Beach Post
• Expedition Reveals Three Previously Unknwon Coral Reefs Off Florida's Coast
  DPG News - http://www.divephotoguide.com/
• Harbor Branch expedition will use first-of-their-kind underwater vehicles to map reefs
• Expedition Reveals Three Previously Unknwon Coral Reefs Off Florida's Coast
• VIP Tour for Associate Members
• Unique Acoustic System Protects Manatees From Injuries And Death
  Researchers at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University have developed and improved upon a unique acoustic system designed to keep manatees from being injured or killed by...
  Marine animal news - http://marineanimalnews.blogspot.com/
• Waitt Institute’s CATALYST Expedition a Success
  The science team, led by John Reed of the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) at Florida Atlantic University, spent six days at sea utilizing Waitt’s two 6000-meter autonomous …
  Our Fishing Guide - http://www.our-fishing-guide.com/blog/
• New reefs discovered 50 miles off Cape Canaveral
  A weeklong scientific expedition to explore deep-water coral reefs off Florida's east coast returned late Wednesday to the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute having discovered three major Lophelia reefs 50 miles off Cape Canaveral.
  TC Palm Stories: St. Lucie County - http://www.tcpalm.com/news/news/st-lucie-county/?partner=RSS
• Expedition uncovers three never-before identified coral reefs off Florida's Coast
  Science Centric - Sofia, Sofia Town, Bulgaria
  The team efforts of scientists and crew from the Waitt Institute for Discovery, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University and ...
• Waitt Institute’s Catalyst To Expedition A Success; Three Deep Sea Coral Reefs Discovered
  Fort Pierce, Florida - A science team from the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute spent six days at sea utilizing Waitt’s two 6000-meter autonomous underwater vehicles to map the ocean floor, ...
  Surfspots-GPS - http://surfspots-gps.com/
• Ocean explorers discover new Florida reefs
  Surprises still await explorers in Florida's offshore waters. A team connected with Waitt Institute ...
  theledger - http://blogs.theledger.com/
• Expedition Uncovers Three Never-before Identified Coral Reefs Off Florida's Coast
  The team efforts of scientists and crew from the Waitt Institute for Discovery, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute have paid off with the recent discovery of three ...
  YubaNet.com - http://yubanet.com/
• "Mapping Underwater Coral Reefs", December 4, 2008, News Channel 12
• "Discovery provides new perspective on animal evolution." December 5, 2008, Science Centric
• "High-Tech Rescue - an Innovative Project Spares Manatees' Lives."  October 6, 2008, Scholastic Science World
• "Underwater vehicles may change what we know about our reefs." by Tyler Treadway, Scripps, December 4, 2008
• "Harbor Branch expedition will use first-of-their-kind underwater vehicles to map reefs." by Tyler Treadway, tcpalm.com, December 3, 2008
• "Harbor Branch Centered on Ocean Discovery" By Michael Goforth, t.c.palm.com - September 7, 2008
• "Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute presents Estuaries Day" Luminaries - Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper - September 15, 2008
• "Estuaries Day celebrated at Harbor Branch" By Larry Bailey, T.C. Palm - September 28, 2008
• "Dolphin die-off in Northern Indian River Lagoon is raising red flags" By Tyler Treadway, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper - September 2008
• "Harbor Branch offers graduate level Bio-Science courses this Fall" Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper by Cara Perry- August 10, 2008
• "Dolphin Lagoon deaths a mystery for Feds. Feds study 35 cases since May" By Jim Waymer, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper -  August 2, 2008
• "Girls Science Camp is set to launch next summer. Sally Ride will accept about 32 girls for one-week pilot session on Treasure Coast. By Kelly Tyko, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper - July 13, 2008
• "Sound Waves to Protect Manatees. Device can prevent Crushing. Harbor Branch technology stops loc gates from closing on animals" By Kimberly Miller, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer - June 10, 2008
• "Navy Radio Towers to become artificial reefs in St. Lucie" By Gabriel Margasak, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper - June 2008
• "Harbor Branch Rescuers save young dolphin's life" By Gabriel Margasak, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper - June 2008
• "Dolphin Research gives scientists insight into the effects of pollution on human health" By Linda Holtz, Legacy Magazine, Florida Atlantic University - Summer 2008
• "Sustainable Hatchery could add 100,000 fish per year to Treasure Coast Waters" By Gabriel Margasak, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper - May 26, 2008
• "Brazilian Manatee gets a little help from Ft. Pierce scientist. Baby Manatee entangled in net was freed with a harpoon" By Gabriel Margasak, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper - April 28, 2008
• "Losing the Blues on Green Turtle Cay - Lee and Brian LaPointe" By Jim Kerr, Vero Beach Magazine - April 2008
• "New Day for the Dolphins - Innovative programs from Harbor Branch are helping to protect the lovable residents of the Indian River Lagoon" By Eric Gill, Vero Beach Magazine - April 2008
• "Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Underwater Endeavors" By Mary E. Schenkel - March 2008
• "Dolphin dies after beaching at Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge" By Megan V. Winslow, TCPalm News - July 21, 2005
• "Lagoon study hunts ill dolphins" By Jim Waymer, Florida Today - June 23, 2004
• "Tumors found on lagoon dolphins" By Rachel Harris, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer - Saturday, July 3, 2004
• "County, three cities to fund study on triggers of red tide," Bonita Daily News, by Chad Gillis
• Editorial: "Coming to reefs' rescue," June 14, 2004, Palm Beach Post
• Editorial: "Harbor Branch research gets state boost," June 13, 2004, Ft. Pierce Tribune
• "New rules protect seahorses," June 11, 2004, Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Dinah Voyles Pulver
• Editorial: "Wise Investment," June 11, 2004, Florida Today
• "HBOI will get $1.5 million from state," June 10, 2004, Vero Beach Press Journal, Ft. Pierce Tribune and other local papers, and South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Suzanne Wentley
• "Harbor Branch nets $1.5M," June 10, 2004, Florida Today, by Jim Waymer
• "State give harbor Branch $1.5 million," June 10, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Lindsay Jones
• Story on new state funding, June 9, 2004, NBC Channel 5
• "Sub seeks medical miracles at sea," June 7, 2004, National Public Radio's All Things Considered, by Phillip Davis
• "Turn kids on to bioluminescence," June 4, 2004, Seattle Post Intelligencer, by Doree Armstrong
• Editorial: "Legislators, stand up to the governor," May 30, 2004, The Stuart News, by Nancy Smith,
• "Study spotlights Antillean manatees," May 29, 2004, Ft. Pierce Tribune and other local papers, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Suzanne Wentley
• "Biotech quest under the sea may reveal innovative medicines," May 28, 2004, The Miami Herald, by Sarah Lesher. (Also appeared in: Houston Chronicle, TX, Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA, San Jose Mercury News, CA, Centre Daily Times, PA, Bradenton Herald, FL, Grand Forks Herald, ND, Duluth News Tribune, MN, Monterey County Herald, CA, Kansas City Star, MO, The State, SC, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA, Macon Telegraph, GA, Pioneer Press, MN, Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC, Charlotte Observer, NC, and others)
• "Cures From the Deep," May 27, 2004, NBC 6- Miami, by Jeff Burnside
• "Couple donate to Harbor Branch," May 27, 2004, The Vero Beach Press Journal, Ft. Pierce Tribune, and other local papers.
• "Metro Report: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution has received a $550,000 donation from a Vero Beach Couple," May 25, 2004, The Palm Beach Post
• Editorial: "Researchers looking for disease cures," May 18, 2004, The Ft. Pierce Tribune
• Editorial: "Endangered species worth protecting," May 12, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Sally Swartz.
• "New license plates to benefit Harbor Branch," May 4, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Libby Wells,
• "Menacing shark license plate rejected," May 4, 2004, local Scripps papers, by Suzanne Wentley
• Editorial: "City garners wealth of attention, National Recognition bestowed on Fort Pierce," May 2, 2004, Ft. Pierce Tribune, by Michael Goforth
• "Lost Gold of the Republic," April 25, 2004, National Geographic Ultimate Explorer on MSNBC with Lisa Ling
• "Lost Gold of the Republic," April 25, 2004, Dateline NBC
• Editorial: "Seize chance to turn tide on oceans," April 25, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Dr. Shirley Pomponi
• "MSNBC to feature Harbor Branch submersible pilot," April 25, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Libby Wells
• "Submersible to be a star of TV show," April 23, 2004, local Scripps papers
• Editorial: "Panel offers steps to reverse our oceans' downward spiral," April 22, 2004, Local Scripps papers, by Dr. Shirley Pomponi
• "Call to increase ocean research good news for Harbor Branch," April 21, 2004, Local Scripps papers, by Tyler Treadway
• "Shake-up redirects Harbor Branch's path," April 18, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Libby Wells
• "Diseases, deaths spark broader worries," April 13, 2004, Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Dinah Voyles Pulver.
• "Dragons in the deep," April 9, 2004, Environmental News Network
• "Harbor Branch scientists could aid in identifying dolphins' killer," April 2, 2004, local Scripps papers, by Suzanne Wentley
• "Anti-Cancer Sponge," April 2, 2004, news story distributed around the country by ScienCentral News, by Karen Lurie
• "Research Coast' moniker might prove new lure," March 30, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Jim Reeder
• "Medicine From the Sea" May 2004, Smithsonian, by Kevin Krajick
• "Splendor in the dark," May 2004, Discover, by Jack McClintock
• "Study spotlights Antillean manatees - Experts from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution are gauging the health of the creatures, smaller relatives of the Florida manatee. " May 29, 2004, Local Scripps papers, by Suzanne Wentley
• "Dolphins 'on edge of health crisis - Denizens of the Indian River Lagoon appear to be less healthy than their counterparts in other estuaries, scientists warn." May 5, 2004, Local Scripps papers, Suzanne Wentley
• "Call to increase ocean research good news for Harbor Branch," April 21, 2004, Local Scripps papers, by Tyler Treadway
• "Shake-up redirects Harbor Branch's path," April 18, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Libby Wells
• "Diseases, deaths spark broader worries," April 13, 2004, Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Dinah Voyles Pulver.
• "Dragons in the deep," April 9, 2004, Environmental News Network
• "Harbor Branch scientists could aid in identifying dolphins' killer," April 2, 2004, local Scripps papers, by Suzanne Wentley
• "Anti-Cancer Sponge," April 2, 2004, news story distributed around the country by ScienCentral News, by Karen Lurie
• "Research Coast' moniker might prove new lure," March 30, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Jim Reeder
• Drug discovery article, May 2004, Smithsonian
• Bioluminescence research article, May 2004, Discover
• "A new dragon among us: Beware to lanternfishes," March 25, 2004, Astrobiology Magazine
• "Species of predator fish discovered," March 24, 2004, Washington Times
• "There be dragons: New deep-sea predator species discovered" March 24, 2004, Innovations Report (Germany)
• "Found: The Anticancer Sponge," March 2004, Discover, by Susan Kruglinski
• "Researchers explore new ways of raising saltwater fish outside the ocean" March 20-26, 2004, Distributed by Associated Press to The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, San Jose Mercury News, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Newsday (NY), CNN.com, CBSNews.com, The Miami Herald, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Yahoo News,Wired.com, CNN International.com, Montgomery County Record, Wilmington MOrning Star, Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Times Daily (AL), The Ledger (FL), Centre Daily Times (PA), Fort Wayne Journal Gazettee (IN), San Luis Obispo Tribune, Tuscaloosa News, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Wilmington Morning Star, Contra Costa Times (CA), Bradenton Herald, Springfield News Sun, Biloxi Sun Herald, Ocala Star-Banner, Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Akron Beacon Journal, Lakeland Ledger, Worcester Telegram, Kansas City Star, Wichita Eagle, Times Picayune (LA), Grand Forks Herald (ND), Duluth News Tribune, and others
• "Exotic algae in Loxahatchee River worries experts," March 19, 2004, Scripps Papers and South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by Suzanne Wentley
• Ocean Watch news segment on Oceans, Reefs, & Aquariums, March 15, 2004, WPBF-ABC
• "The brains of the outfit," March 14, 2004, Palm Beach Post, by Lauren Gold
• "Research raises more than one debate," March 7, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Stacey Singer
• Editorial: "A new alarm: Ulcers in Indian River Lagoon dolphins a sign pollution is destroying the estuary," March 4, 2004, Florida Today
• "Turning the tide?," March 1, 2004, The Herald Tribune (west Florida), by Mark Zaloudek
• "Tests find lagoon dolphins suffer stomach ulcers," Feb. 29, 2004, Florida Today, Bradenton Herald, The State (SC), Miami Herald, Lakeland Ledger, Charleston Post Courier, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Sarasota Herald-Tribune and others, by Jim Waymer
• "Glades cleanup could harm reefs: Good intentions in one area could end up harming another: A scientist says nitrogen present in the increased water flow from the Everglades could kill some Keys coral reefs," Feb. 25, 2004, distributed by Associated Press to Florida Keys Keynoter, Naples Daily News, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel, and others, by Hilary Roxe
• News stories on local WPTV-NBC, and KTAL (Shreveport, LA), WESH (Orlando), KXAN (Austin, TX), WCYB (Tri-Cities, TN-VA), Feb. 25, 2004
• "Bad news for area water-watchers," Feb. 25, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Sally Swartz
• "Spouting ocean trivia part of local schools' academic Manatee Bowl," Feb. 22, 2004, Scripps papers, by Derek Simmonsen
• "Trawlers Destroying Deep-Sea Reefs, Scientists Say," Feb. 19, 2004, National Geographic News, by John Pickrell
• "Dolphins from estuary sick, study finds," Feb. 17, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Libby Wells
• "Lagoon dolphins diseased, test finds," Feb. 17, 2004, The Palm Beach Post, by Libby Wells
• "New project works to retain Florida clams through summer," Feb. 15, 2004, The News-Press (Ft. Myers)
• "Experts to study sewage-fumes link," Feb. 10, 2004, Florida Today, by Jim Waymer
• "Those working to save Keys reef eye Everglades project," Feb. 8, 2004, Naples News, by Cathy Zollo
• "Great Depths of Knowledge Await Below: The ocean floor is more promising than Mars rocks," Feb. 2, 2004, The Los Angeles Times, by Amitai Etzioni
• "Discharges Pollute Lagoon," Jan. 24, 2004, South Florida Sun Sentinel
• "Currents put discharges in Indian River Lagoon, study finds," Jan. 21, 2004, Stuart News, Ft. Pierce Tribune, and others, by Suzanne Wentley
• "Fish farms may be 'wave of the future' for Gulf," Jan. 19, 2004, Naples News, by Cathy Zollo
• "New patrol vessel set to protect fragile reef," Jan. 8, 2004, Miami Herald, by Phil Long. Also, Sun Herald (South Mississippi)
• "Boat patrols to protect area's rare coral reef," Jan. 8, 2004, The Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Dinah Voyles Pulver
• "Craft guards fragile coral: $1.15 million boat patrols for poachers," Jan. 7, 2004, Florida Today, by Jim Waymer
• A six-minute feature on the Division of Biomedical Marine Research's October, 2003 expedition to the Bahamas that led to rediscovery of the elusive sponge aired around the globe on CNN International's Global Challenges series on Dec. 21 and 28, 2003, and on Jan. 4, 2004. The same story ran Dec. 20 and 21 on CNN's Next@CNN series
• "Elusive Sponge Discovered," Science and Children, January 2004, pp. 10-12
• "Medicines from the Deep Sea: Explorations in the Gulf of Mexico," Issue 1, 2004, The Slate, by John Reed
• "Undervandskamera forklaedt som gople," Jan. 2004, p. 19, Illustreret Videnskab (Danish magazine)