A Resilient Seagrass Species Could Help Reshape Coastal Restoration
FAU Harbor Branch researchers found a resilient seagrass that survives environmental stress and regenerates from seeds, offering new hope for restoring degraded habitats in the Indian River Lagoon.
FAU Receives Research Gift from Betty Wold Johnson Foundation
Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received a $250,000 gift from the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation to develop a mangrove restoration project at Harbor Branch.
Sharks, Spines and Speed: The Secret Behind Their Swimming Styles
What powers a shark's incredible speed, agility and endurance? New Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic research reveals the answer lies hidden inside its spine - a biomechanical marvel refined over 400 million years.
New Species of African Monkey Discovered in the Congo Rainforest
A rare scientific breakthrough: An international team of researchers has identified a striking new monkey species in the Congo rainforest - the fifth new African monkey species discovered in the past 75 years.
FAU I-SENSE Evolves to Reflect Decade of Impact Across Cities, Spaces
Celebrating a decade of innovation, FAU's I-SENSE has evolved into I-SENSE: The Institute for Smarter Cities, Spaces, and Health, reflecting its expanding impact on communities, technology and health.
FAU Queen Conch Mobile Lab Debuts in The Bahamas with First Hatch
FAU Harbor Branch's Queen Conch Mobile Lab in The Bahamas has achieved its first hatch, marking a major step toward restoring this iconic species and producing up to 2,000 juveniles annually.
Pixels Preserve World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal, the Vaquita
How do you preserve one of the world's rarest animals when so few remain? FAU researchers have created an unprecedented 3D digital archive of the world's smallest porpoise and most endangered marine mammal.
Acoustic Environment May Shape Which Bird Songs Last
An FAU study suggests the environment may help determine which bird songs survive across generations. Songs that travel more clearly through habitats were more likely to be common within populations.
More Jobs, More Local Living: Study Redefines the 15-Minute City
By analyzing travel patterns, FAU researchers found that job density is the strongest driver of local travel in "15-minute city" neighborhoods, with more than 86% of internal trips made on foot.
Armed with AI, Study Identifies Prey from Predator Crunching Sounds
FAU researchers have developed an AI-powered acoustic system that detects shell-crushing feeding by eagle rays, enabling real-time monitoring of predator-prey interactions and coastal ecosystem health.