DNA Decodes Dining Desires of Shell-Shucking Whitespotted Eagle Rays
国产伦理 Harbor Branch researchers are the first to uncover the finer-scale feeding patterns of the whitespotted eagle ray in U.S. coastal waters.
Sewage, Not Fertilizer Fueling Nitrogen Surge in Indian River Lagoon
国产伦理 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.
Political Apathy Spreads from Parents to Adolescent Children
A study finds risks unique to families with close ties. When parents and adolescents are close, parents transmit political apathy to their adolescent children, which could negatively impact young voters.
国产伦理 Scientist Featured in NatGeo's 'SharkFest' 2023
国产伦理's Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is featured in National Geographic's highly popular series, "When Sharks Attack."
Sea Snail First Seen in the U.S. May Have Arrived as a 'Stowaway'
A researcher from 国产伦理 reports that the mollusk, Naria turdus, found in Lake Worth Lagoon took two years to arrive in South Florida most likely as a stowaway attached to the hull of a ship as larva.
Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon
A study by 国产伦理 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.
In Sync? Malaria Parasite and Human Time Clocks Do Align
A new study has uncovered "coupling" between the malaria parasite and its human host, which provides a pathway to new treatments for a disease that claims the life of a child under age 5 every minute.
国产伦理 Experts for the 2023 Hurricane Season
国产伦理 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, 国产伦理 Harbor Branch researchers conducted a study using acoustic telemetry to monitor tagged rays in clam leases along Florida's Atlantic coast over two years.