Collage of colorful scientific images including microscopic and underwater visuals in organic shapes.
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STAR, an Indian River Lagoon dolphin who has been identified by Florida Atlantic researchers
Fin of the Month: STAR
Researchers Track an Indian River Lagoon Dolphin that Forages for Bottom Fish
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STAR, an Indian River Lagoon dolphin who has been identified by Florida Atlantic researchers
Fin of the Month: STAR
Researchers Track an Indian River Lagoon Dolphin that Forages for Bottom Fish
2026 By Alayna Robertson false, hboi
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people in water helping a dolphin
FAU Harbor Branch Assists with Dolphin Rescue
An Indian River Lagoon Dolphin was Successfully Disentangled in Brevard
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people in water helping a dolphin
FAU Harbor Branch Assists with Dolphin Rescue
An Indian River Lagoon Dolphin was Successfully Disentangled in Brevard
2026 By Chelsey Matheson false, hboi
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Florida wetlands
Microplastics Found Across 95% of Protected Florida Wetland
Study shows water movement carries microplastics into Spruce Bluff Preserve.
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Florida wetlands
Microplastics Found Across 95% of Protected Florida Wetland
Study shows water movement carries microplastics into Spruce Bluff Preserve.
2026 By Gisele Galoustian false, n/a
Research Metrics *
Florida Atlantic researchers are rising to meet some of society’s biggest challenges, from climate change to a global pandemic, from neurodegenerative diseases to cancer and more.

$93.1M
Value of Research Awards Received
657
Proposals Submitted
381
Awards Received

* Fiscal Year 2025-2026


Research Institutes

To enhance interdisciplinary and collaborative research, Florida Atlantic established four university-wide research institutes focused on its strengths. These areas are dedicated to improving and addressing diseases of the brain, enhancing human health and quality of life, protecting the oceans and environment locally and globally, and using sensors to study and monitor the world around us.


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Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
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Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute
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