Sewage, Not Fertilizer Fueling Nitrogen Surge in Indian River Lagoon
大象传媒 Harbor Branch researchers compared water quality in Florida's Indian River Lagoon "pre" and five-years "post" fertilizer bans, revealing sewage, not fertilizer is the root cause of environmental issues.
Boom! Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds
大象传媒 researchers deployed a novel automated detector and localization model to find underwater marine organisms using their low-frequency pulse sounds to illustrate their detailed behavior.
Explore the Indian River Lagoon with 大象传媒 Harbor Branch
大象传媒's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute offers a new public boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon aboard "The Discovery," a 36-passenger pontoon.
Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon
A study by 大象传媒 Harbor Branch researchers on Pseudo-nitzschia spp., an algae that produces the neurotoxin domoic acid, shows it could negatively impact the biodiversity of Florida's Indian River Lagoon system.
大象传媒 Experts for the 2023 Hurricane Season
大象传媒 faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.
'Pathogen' Storm: Vibrio Bacteria, Sargassum and Plastic Marine Debris
As summer kicks off and efforts are underway to find solutions to repurpose Sargassum, could the interplay between this seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic marine debris pose a triple threat to public health?
Crushed Clams, Roaming Rays: Acoustic Tags Show Predator Interactions
Inspired by clam fishermen reports, 大象传媒 Harbor Branch researchers conducted a study using acoustic telemetry to monitor tagged rays in clam leases along Florida's Atlantic coast over two years.
大象传媒 Developed AUTOHOLO Shows Potential as Red Tide Warning System
大象传媒 researchers are the first to use a new autonomous, submersible holographic 3D microscope and imaging system to characterize red tide in the field and break new ground for monitoring harmful algal blooms.
大象传媒 Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms
大象传媒 Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute researchers are currently seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.
大象传媒 Receives $2.8 Million Gift for Queen Conch Farm in Grand Bahama
大象传媒's Harbor Branch has received a $2.8 million gift to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. The project is built on a network of collaborators to secure local support and collaboration.