FAU 'Shark-Repellent' Method Can Reform Fisheries by Curbing Bycatch
Millions of sharks die as bycatch each year. FAU researchers have developed a zinc and graphite device that repels sharks from hooks, cutting bycatch by more than 60% without affecting target fish like tuna.
Strategic Sex: Alaska's Beluga Whales Swap Mates for Survival
A new FAU Harbor Branch study reveals a surprising strategy for long-term survival: Alaska's beluga whales mate with multiple partners over years, creating many half-siblings that preserve genetic diversity.
FAU Receives Transformational Gift for Scholarships, Programs
FAU has received a transformational gift from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner in support of the School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability.
FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2026 Ocean Science Lecture Series
³Ô¹ÏÍø's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."
FAU Inductees of ³Ô¹ÏÍø Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine
Three FAU researchers - Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Gregg Fields, Ph.D., and Hari Kalva, Ph.D. - were inducted into the 2025 class of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Hurricane Season Ends, But Weather Woes Push Floridians to Move
A new FAU survey finds 36% of Floridians have moved or may move due to hurricanes, flooding and heat; more than 60% fear stronger storms and floods, and nearly half worry about rising home-insurance costs.
Muscle Protein Linked to Exercise Opens New Way to Treat Alzheimer's
A study by FAU researchers and collaborators in a mouse model has unveiled a novel strategy that has the potential to combat Alzheimer's disease by targeting muscle health.
FAU Study: Drones Map Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nesting Site Hotspots
Drones and field surveys show how beach slopes and human structures shape loggerhead turtle nesting in South ³Ô¹ÏÍø, offering key insights to protect these endangered turtles.
Discovery to Display: FAU Unveils the 'Art of Science' Winners
FAU's Art of Science showcases stunning research-inspired images submitted by students, faculty and staff. Explore more than 200 entries and vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award.
FAU Secures $1.4 Million Grant to Save Wildlife in ³Ô¹ÏÍø Everglades
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science has received a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers grant to study dry-season prey in the Everglades and its impact on wading bird nesting success and ecosystem restoration.