More than 50 years of oceanic exploration has changed society’s relationship with the planet.
Today, there is only underwater research laboratory in the world – FIU’s Aquarius Reef Base.
Among the visionaries who have lived aboard Aquarius: Sylvia Earle, famed marine biologist and ocean explorer, Chris Hadfield, astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station, and Fabien Cousteau, leader of the historic Mission-31.
Helen Scales took BBC listeners aboard Aquarius in “The Life Sub-Aquatic.”
In part because of Aquarius and the work of the university’s Institute of Environment, FIU was ranked No. 9 in the world and No. 3 in the U.S. by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings on Sustainable Development Goal 14, Life Below Water.
To read the story by Chris Michael, visit The Guardian.
