10/08/2026
FAU researchers used strategically placed infrared cameras from the forest floor to the canopy in Lomami National Park to create a 3D view of biodiversity, revealing new wildlife behaviors, mammal interactions, and more.
Actionable Science for a resilient tomorrow
Florida Atlantic University’s School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) serves as FAU’s hub for solution-based environmental research, training, and community engagement. Established in 2023 as a partnership between the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI), ECOS unites 350+ members across six colleges to address the environmental challenges facing South Florida and beyond and to serve as an international model for innovative environmental solutions.
Florida Atlantic University is a top 100 ranked public R1 university serving more than 30,000 students, and our six southeast Florida campuses - including our main campus in Boca Raton, the HBOI campus in Fort Pierce, and our Davie and Fort Lauderdale campuses - provide unparalleled access to diverse marine, coastal, and urban environments.
Spotlight Stories
Making Memories in Michigan: Undergraduates Share Their WLW-ECOS Externship Experiences
Learn how seniors Ann Levarity and Stephanie Strazzi spent 10 unforgettable weeks at Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station researching and exploring the natural world.
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Stay Connected with ECOS Waves Newsletter
Want the inside track on pioneering environmental research, upcoming events, and opportunities? Explore our newly launched newsletter to see how our faculty and student changemakers are driving solutions for our shared environments.
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Become a Member
We invite faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from any organizational unit within FAU to become a member of the School.
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NEWS
10/06/2026
Florida Atlantic University will bring senior leaders, faculty and researchers to the 18th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, Nov. 4–6 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.
10/05/2026
A crown and a lab coat may seem like they belong in two very different worlds, but for Florida Atlantic University graduate student Paige Aldred, they serve the same purpose: getting people to care about the environment around...
09/30/2026
Join internationally renowned deep-sea explorer and conservationist Edith Widder, Ph.D., for an inspiring evening delving into the mysteries of the deep on Nov. 9, as part of the Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series.
Events
BY THE NUMBERS:
350+
Members
190+
Graduate Students
Across FAU
140+
Faculty from
Six Colleges
SIX COLLEGES, ONE MISSION:
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
College of Education
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
College of Engineering and Computer Science
