Â鶹ŮÀÉ I-SENSE Evolves to Reflect Decade of Impact Across Cities, Spaces
Celebrating a decade of innovation, Â鶹ŮÀÉ'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.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Queen Conch Mobile Lab Debuts in The Bahamas with First Hatch
Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season
Â鶹ŮÀÉ faculty are leading experts on a wide range of hurricane-related issues and are available to discuss topics such as forecasting, flooding, storm impacts, climate resilience and disaster recovery.
Parasites Defy Biodiversity Rules, Thriving Far from the Equator
By tracking infections across snails, crabs and fish, Â鶹ŮÀÉ researchers reveal a surprising twist to a classic biodiversity pattern. Certain trematode parasites are more common in cooler, temperate waters.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ-FWC Study: Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish Make a Comeback
Â鶹ŮÀÉ and FWC researchers report endangered smalltooth sawfish are making a comeback in a historical Florida nursery. Young fish repeatedly use the same mangrove-lined habitats - offering new hope for recovery.
The 'Croak' Conundrum: Parasites Complicate Love Signals in Frogs
An Â鶹ŮÀÉ study shows parasites can affect mating signals in green treefrogs by subtly altering male calls, influencing how females choose mates.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Harbor Branch Receives Gift for Environmental Research
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute received a $300,000 gift from the Robertson Family Fund for marine research focused on coral and seagrass restoration.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Awarded $900,000 for Gulf of America Sea-Level Research
Â鶹ŮÀÉ researchers have received a $900,000, four-year grant from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to advance AI-driven sea-level forecasts and tools for Gulf Coast resilience.
Marine Plastic Pollution Alters Octopus Predator-Prey Encounters
Â鶹ŮÀÉ research shows a chemical released by plastics can alter how octopus and their prey behave -- shifting prey choice and lowering prey defenses. Plastic-derived oleamide may quietly rewire marine behavior.
Researchers Find New Bacteria in Stranded Florida Pygmy Sperm Whales
Analyzing more than 20 years of stranding data, Â鶹ŮÀÉ Harbor Branch researchers discovered three new Helicobacter bacteria strains in stranded pygmy sperm whales, linked to ulcers and stomach inflammation.