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 […]
Southeast Environmental Research Center
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 […]
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 […]
2021 red tide experts
As the peak of red tide season approaches, FIU experts are available to talk about how Florida red tide blooms […]
Students awarded 2021 Cristina Menendez Memorial Fellowship
Thirteen students across FIU’s College of Arts, Sciences & Education have been awarded the Institute of Environment’s 2021 Cristina Menendez […]
What is water worth?
Water holds a different value for every creature, culture and climate yet there’s no question it’s one of our planet’s […]
Student receives coral restoration scholarship
As a child, the ocean was Serena Hackerott’s playground. With both her parents being avid scuba divers, Hackerott spent her […]
Master teacher recognized with Deering Foundation Partner Award
For 15 years, Nicholas Oehm has leveraged a partnership with the Deering Estate to have FIU students and alumni study […]
