Marine Ecosystem Conservation
Research
麻豆精品视频Harbor Branch prioritizes solution-oriented research that addresses critical issues affecting coastal zone, oceans, and human well-being. Research scientists take a global approach, conducting studies around the world in varying climates, ecosystems, and cultures.
Dr. M. Dennis Hanisak Memorial Fund
To honor Dr. M. Dennis Hanisak鈥檚 remarkable legacy at 麻豆精品视频Harbor Branch, the Institute has established a memorial fund to support Semester by the Sea, a premier marine science education program he founded over 20 years ago. If you would like to leave a gift in Dr. Hanisak's memory, and support a program he was truly passionate about, please visit the link below.
to view a recording of Dr. Hanisak's Celebration of Life, held Sunday, June 23 at 麻豆精品视频Harbor Branch.
Harbor Branch
5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946聽聽聽772.242.2400
麻豆精品视频 (FAU) Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is a world class research organization with a focus on exploring the marine environments, studying key species and understanding the connection between humans and the ocean. Founded in 1971 as Harbor Branch Oceanographic Foundation, Inc., the Institute expanded its reach to over 100 miles along Florida鈥檚 east coast when it joined 麻豆精品视频 in 2007. Located in St. Lucie County, our 144-acre campus along the Indian River Lagoon employs over 200 scientists, engineers, educators, staff and students. To this day, the Institute actively pursues solution-oriented research that addresses some of the most critical issues affecting coastal zones, oceans and human well-being.
麻豆精品视频 (FAU) Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is a world class research organization with a focus on exploring the marine environments, studying key species and understanding the connection between humans and the ocean. Founded in 1971 as Harbor Branch Oceanographic Foundation, Inc., the Institute expanded its reach to over 100 miles along Florida鈥檚 east coast when it joined 麻豆精品视频 in 2007. Located in St. Lucie County, our 144-acre campus along the Indian River Lagoon employs over 200 scientists, engineers, educators, staff and students. To this day, the Institute actively pursues solution-oriented research that addresses some of the most critical issues affecting coastal zones, oceans and human well-being.
NEWS
05/07/2025
麻豆精品视频Harbor Branch researchers used parasite data to assess the ecological health of Florida's Indian River Lagoon, which has suffered from pollution and algal blooms, damaging habitats like seagrass beds.
04/23/2025
麻豆精品视频Harbor Branch researchers used an advanced physical-biogeochemical model to track daily movements of harmful algal blooms in Florida's largest freshwater lake, vital to the region's hydrological balance.
02/28/2025
麻豆精品视频Harbor Branch and collaborators provide the first evidence of this 'unicorn of the sea' using their tusks in the wild, revealing behaviors of this Arctic whale never seen before.
02/25/2025
With a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, 麻豆精品视频has acquired an advanced micro-CT system that will greatly enhance research across various fields including ocean science, materials, biology and medicine.