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FAU Graduate Studying Deadly Bacteria in Florida
August 10, 2016
Gabrielle Barbarite received her doctorate in integrative biology on Tuesday, August 9.
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Bison Bones in Vero Beach
May 11, 2016
In what is considered one of the oldest and most important archaeological digs in North America, scientists uncovered what they believe are the bones of a 13,000- to 14,000-year-old extinct species of bison.
Nation's Top Archaeologists to Visit Old Vero Site Project
May 09, 2016
Members of the Society of American Archaeologists will visit the Old Vero Site, overseen by FAU Harbor Branch.
That's Amoré: Ocean Drone Identifies Grouper Mating Calls
April 27, 2016
Just as the sun sets, hundreds of groupers gather at their favorite hangouts along the shelf breaks in the southeast U.S., Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Basin to spawn – and they’re pretty vocal about it.
FAU Harbor Branch Project to Help Sportfishing Industry
April 01, 2016
Research funded by a grant from the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust will design and test experimental means of growning bonefish for stock enhancement.
FAU Jupiter's LLS Presents Harbor Branch Series
March 10, 2016
FAU's Lifelong Learning Society will present a lecture series by the FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute beginning on Thursday, March 24.
Experts Available on Impacts of Lake Okeechobee Discharge
March 03, 2016
Heavy rainfall led to the release of billions of gallons of water from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie River, which is damaging the delicate balance of freshwater and saltwater in surrounding estuaries.
Excavation Efforts Now Under Way At 'Old Vero Man' Site
March 02, 2016
Activity has resumed at the "Old Vero Man" Site in Vero Beach, an archaeological project that is overseen by FAU's Harbor Branch and Department of Anthropology.
Honors College Student Presents at International Conference
February 11, 2016
FAU's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College senior Lauren Goldsworthy recently presented at the 18th International Conference on Marine Biology and Ecology (ICMBE) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
FAU Harbor Branch Partners with Renowned Aquafeed Company
February 09, 2016
FAU Harbor Branch recently entered into a partnership with Zeigler Bros., Inc. to collaborate on the development of high quality and more sustainable shrimp feeds.
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Florida Atlantic's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute engages with the community through the Ocean Discovery Visitors Center and the Ocean Science Lecture Series. Harbor Branch’s research and outreach programs translate marine science in order to provide solutions that improve economies and quality of life for coastal communities.
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