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The Aircraft Center for Earth Studies is combining aerial mapping, underwater photography and artificial intelligence to help scientists and stakeholders assess damage, track recovery and guide restoration of coral reefs.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/09/new-imaging-technologies-offer-a-clearer-view-of-coral-reef-change.html



Environmental Science and Policy

Biscayne Bay recognized as an essential habitat for sharks and rays

New international designation highlights the urban estuary’s role as a nursery, feeding ground and reproductive habitat for 11 species

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2026/09/biscayne-bay-recognized-as-an-essential-habitat-for-sharks-and-rays.html


CIMAS

Sea turtle tracking project to identify vessel-strike risks in Biscayne Bay

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 Niño 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


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