Ana Cedeno | Contributing Writer Scientists at FIU have come up with a project that would help reduce plastic waste in Biscayne Bay. By using modeling techniques, the scientists hope to gain a better understanding of how plastic waste affects the Biscayne Bay area and how to lessen the impacts. The project was funded by […]
Ethan Suquet/Guest Columnist In Biscayne Bay, residents have spent the last couple of weeks dealing with daunting challenges in their local environment because of an unprecedented “fish kill,” in which countless fish have washed up on their boat ramps and next to their sea walls, giving off a terrible odor that residents have had to […]
From its litter-ridden shores to its sewage-laden depths, the Biscayne Bay is on life support. The bay has been impacted by a staggering amount of pollution and marine debris in recent years, as well as nutrient runoff and sewage leakage from several parts of Miami-Dade County. This has led to a decrease in sargassum, or […]
By: Joshua Ceballos/Investigative Editor A star studded guest list of Miami’s environmental movers and shakers and city mayors converged on the Biscayne Bay Campus this Friday to participate in the second Biscayne Bay Marine Health Action Summit. The gathering of local advocates, politicians and scientists came to the summit to discuss the pressing issues […]
This week on the Golden Hour we talked about the current state of Biscayne Bay, a new exhibit at the Frost Art Museum, and a rundown of FIU sports. Biscayne Bay is in a state of crisis according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. PantherNow investigative reporter Joshua Ceballos gives us an update about […]
Joshua Ceballos/Staff Writer Steve Sauls loves kayaking in Biscayne Bay every morning, but he’s afraid that he won’t be able to for much longer. The former vice president of Governmental Relations says that in his retirement he prefers to spend his time out on the water—when it’s safe enough to do so. “I go out […]
By: Joshua Ceballos / Staff Writer The Biscayne Bay is the crown jewel of the University’s North Miami campus. Its calm waters are a venue for relaxation, recreation, and research, but they’ve been in serious danger for the past 10 years, and they’re not getting any better. Last December, a sewage leak near Edgewater […]
By: Jordan Coll/Staff Writer On Saturday, Apr.13 at Biscayne Bay Campus the 37th Annual Baynanza event was more than just a simple clean up, it was a call to action in bringing awareness to the environment. The event lasted from 9:00 a.m. to late afternoon. With the support of staff members from Miami-Dade County […]
By: Nicole Stone/Assistant News Director
Alexa Roth // Contributing writer With the Biscayne Bay as the backdrop, the Wellness and Recreation Center at the Biscayne Bay Campus is holding what it calls, “Outdoor Adventure X programs.” From when it started in 2000, Jonathan Torrey, coordinator of Rec services, helped grow the kayak and paddle boarding program. “We had two kayaks, and they were really only used for lifeguard training,” Torrey […]
