Small plastics can lead to a big problem
By Taylor Gutierrez Our coastal and wetland ecosystems are facing very real pollution threats from an invader so tiny, it […]
Earth and Environment
From Minnesota to Miami, student studies mangroves during REU program
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek An AP biology course introduced Kyle Wong to the intricacies of ecology and microbiology. It […]
Undergrads across the U.S. join unique coastal environmental research experience at FIU
A lucky group of undergraduates from across the nation had the summer of a lifetime exploring the iconic coastal ecosystems […]
CASE Summer 2021 Real Triumphs Graduates
A diverse group of men and women in background, nationality, interests and ambitions, these individuals are shining examples of what […]
Graduate student awarded fellowship to study how mangroves react to coastal hazards
By Paola Burgos-Carrasquillo Mangroves are not indestructible but have been known to stand their ground in hurricanes. It’s that resilience […]
Ph.D. student is on a mission to study equitable water sharing on the Nile
Written by: Candice Allouch and Maria Gabriela Gonzalez FIU Ph.D. student Mekdelawit Messay Deribe grew up in Ethiopia hearing about […]
2021 red tide experts
As the peak of red tide season approaches, FIU experts are available to talk about how Florida red tide blooms […]
CASE takes top prizes
FIU received global recognition by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for communications projects surrounding two major environmental […]
Post-pandemic bucket list: Faculty edition
It’s been more than a year since some have stepped out to a restaurant or even shared a hug. As […]
Doctoral candidate secures seat at the table for Spanish speakers at ocean conservation conference
Healthy oceans begin with us. But how can everyone get involved if they don’t speak English? David Riera, a doctoral […]
