coral reefs

New FIU Study Aims to Repopulate Diminished Coral Reefs

Ana Cedeno / Contributing Writer While coral reefs are dying due to environmental factors, a study at FIU could lead to their survival. FIU researchers are trying to save Florida’s coral reefs, with grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The study involves collaborators beyond FIU, including the University of Miami and The […]

Grandma Graduates: Meet FIU’s Latest Worlds Ahead Graduate Cindy Lewis

Sarah DeMond/Contributing Writer This summer, Cindy Lewis traded in her scuba suit for a cap and gown. FIU recognized the coral researcher and frequent diver during commencement and as she walked across the stage her academic accomplishments were listed on the jumbotron. What wasn’t projected on the screen; proud grandmother. While in school, Lewis had […]

FIU works to restore coral reefs through Aquarius program

In collaboration with NASA and the Coral Restoration Foundation, FIU has deployed two coral nurseries off the Aquarius Reef Base in Tavernier, Florida just south of Key Largo, according to fourth year PhD biological sciences student Daniel Merselis.

VIDEO: Students live underwater, assist Fabien Cousteau in Mission 31

Six miles off the coast of Key Largo, University students Adam Zenone and Andrew Shantz spent 17 days living in the Aquarius Reef Base, the world’s only operational underwater research habitat.

Professor discovers gene in coral reef that may save other species

Biology professor Mauricio Rodriguez-Lanetty discovered a set of genes in some coral reefs that produce a productive protein which may be possible to activate in other species of coral as well to help them acclimatize.

Council is optimistic for the new semester

Council looks to future despite shortfalls
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