Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences | News & Events | University of Miami

University of Miami scientists are combining GPS tracking and vessel data to determine where and when loggerhead sea turtles may be most vulnerable to strikes.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/09/sea-turtle-tracking-project-to-identify-vessel-strike-risks-in-biscayne-bay.html



Atmospheric Sciences

African smoke brightens clouds, but weather patterns offset its cooling effect, new study finds

Research underscores the role of atmospheric conditions in climate-cooling geoengineering strategies

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/09/african-smoke-brightens-clouds-but-weather-patterns-offset-its-cooling-effect-new-study-finds.html


Environmental Science and Policy

Study challenges estimates used to guide Atlantic menhaden fishing

Reanalysis of a historic tagging study could help managers better balance commercial harvests with the needs of coastal food webs.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/09/study-challenges-estimates-used-to-guide-atlantic-menhaden-fishing.html




Atmospheric Sciences

Super-duper (or, El NiƱo in a warming world)

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/09/super-duper-or-el-nino-in-a-warming-world.html



Marine Biology and Ecology

Florida’s leading coral experts unite in historic effort to restore Florida’s Coral Reef

Backed by a NOAA-funded initiative, 12 organizations joined forces during the annual coral spawning event to produce more than 1.5 million embryos and help preserve genetic diversity for the future of Florida’s Coral Reef.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/08/floridas-leading-coral-experts-unite-in-historic-effort-to-restore-floridas-coral-reef.html


Marine Biology and Ecology

Scientists turn to nature’s recycling insects to solve Florida’s seaweed problem

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/08/scientists-turn-to-natures-recycling-insects-to-solve-floridas-seaweed-problem.html


Atmospheric Sciences

Hurricane Hunter data reveal early signs of strengthening tropical cyclones

Nearly three decades of airborne radar observations identify four features that help storms align before they intensify.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/08/hurricane-hunter-data-reveal-early-signs-of-strengthening-tropical-cyclones.html


Environmental Science and Policy

Study offers new clues to a long-standing mystery about bonnethead sharks

Research finds the distinctive head shape of male and female bonnetheads develops differently than previously believed and is not explained by diet.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/08/study-offers-new-clues-to-a-long-standing-mystery-about-bonnethead-sharks.html


Environmental Science and Policy

New study proposes climate resilience strategy to strengthen US seafood competitiveness

University of Miami researchers outline a three-pillar approach for making domestic seafood production more stable amid climate-driven disruptions.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/07/new-study-proposes-climate-resilience-strategy-to-strengthen-us-seafood-competitiveness.html


A classroom afloat

Students in the University of Miami Rosenstiel School’s Keymester program dive into ocean discovery.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/07/a-classroom-afloat.html


Ocean Sciences

New airborne technology could protect people and the environment

A new airborne imaging approach developed at the Rosenstiel School can detect underwater munitions with high precision, which can help advance global coastal safety efforts.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/07/new-airborne-technology-could-protect-people-and-the-environment.html


University of Miami researchers and collaborators expand hybrid reef project off Miami Beach

Three additional 3D printed SEAHIVEĀ® structures, hundreds of adult coral colonies, and thousands of coral babies deployed to an offshore living laboratory during National Ocean Month.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/06/university-of-miami-researchers-and-collaborators-expand-hybrid-reef-project-off-miami-beach.html


Atmospheric Sciences

The ENSO Update

June 2026 ENSO update: El NiƱo is here

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/06/the-enso-update.html


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