marine life

A Mako Shark rescue restores my faith in humanity

Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer Sharks have a bad reputation for being the “bullies of the deep,”  which has led to people becoming afraid of them and not having sympathy for them when they die. But that may change as a mako shark was rescued by Florida beachgoers in the Pensacola Gulf Coast in a […]

Scuba & Freediving at FIU snorkel trip in Blue Heron Bridge Foster Park | Photo Courtesy of Bryce Dunlap

Experience the ocean with the Scuba and Freediving at FIU Club

Hannah Kosoff | Contributing Writer FIU is a unique university in its proximity to the water and its subtropical climate. People travel from all around the world to see our oceans and thanks to the Scuba & Freediving at FIU club, students now have a space where they can get hands-on experience with aquatic life.  […]

University tracks red tide in Miami

By: Victor Jorges & Gerard Albert III/PantherNOW Staff On Thursday, October 4th, beaches along the Miami coast, north of the Haulover area, were closed due to presence of red tide, according to a statement from the Office of Mayor Carlos Gimenez. The beaches reopened the next day but the university is staying vigilant by informing […]

Professor helps uncover a specimen from the deep sea

The sea is deep and so are its mysteries; one of these mysteries, however, has been recently solved. A team, led by Assistant Professor Heather Bracken-Grissom of the Department of Biological Sciences, has recently discovered the connection between a strange larval crustacean and its adult form, a deep-sea shrimp.

County mayor cuts Youth Fair land swap deal

As the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair pulled in to the area adjacent to Lot 5 for its annual event, FIU’s proposal to acquire the land for University expansion fell through under opposition from County Mayor Carlos Gimenez.

Involvement develops life-long relationships

When you care about an issue enough to get involved with organizations and other groups that share a common interest, you begin to expand your lasting social network for life that you may later need in life to make a mark on your resume and in your career.
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