New Study Published in the Journal of Museum Education
New Study Published in the Journal of Museum Education Examines Informal Educators’ Self-Efficacy in Facilitating Youth Civic Engagement for the … Continue
New Study Shines Light on Bioluminescent Deep-Water Shrimp
FIU scientists have found that organs used to emit light on deep-sea bioluminescent shrimp are also capable of detecting light.
Neurotoxin Found in Blue-Green Algae May Inform Human ALS Research
This study shows how compounds found in nature can be used to advance modern medicine.
Love at First Nesting Site: New Study Sheds Light on Sea Turtle Mating Habits
Scientists found that sea turtles may be able to store sperm for an entire mating season, changing what we know about their mating habits.
Can Viruses Help Control Blue-Green Algae Blooms? FGCU Researchers Investigate
The researchers hope that growing specific viruses at scale and releasing them into affected areas will give us a new tool in treating algae blooms.
UCF Researchers Develop New Model to Aid in Sea Level Rise Planning
The model can look at historical data to see which natural events have caused high sea levels in the past.
UF, Florida Aquarium Researchers Launch Sea Urchin Breeding Program to Restore Coral Reefs
Sea urchins eat algae that if left unchecked, can smother coral reefs.
Saltwater Intrusion Can Exacerbate Impacts of Sea Level Rise, FIU Researchers Say
As sea level rise and saltwater intrusion lead to an increase in salinity, plant roots can die off, causing the land to sink at an accelerated pace.
Fish May Help Control Reef Bacteria Growth, FSU Study Says
Bacteria play an important role in reef ecosystems. Too much, however, can lead to coral suffocation.
USF Researchers Estimate 4 Billion Microplastics Floating in Tampa Bay
The findings are important for future studies of this kind. This way, scientists can see if management efforts, like banning straws, are working.