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 […]
Institute of Environment
A love of nature paves the path for a beloved career
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek Embarking on backpacking expeditions through rivers, mountains, and caves in his native Cuba taught Rafael […]
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 […]
Student’s passion fuels his future
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek & Candice Allouch Ayi Ajavon grew up fascinated by how different fish species could live […]
3 things to know about working in marine conservation
The following op-ed by Predator Ecology & Conservation Lab Ph.D. Candidate Erin Spencer was originally published in Ocean Conservancy. If […]
Duunnn dunnn…SharkFest is here
National Geographic’s must-sea event is back on July 5 — and FIU’s shark scientists are featured in four new SharkFest […]
FIU shark experts list
FIU has some of the top marine researchers in the country, including several focused on the science of sharks. They are […]
