Marine Ecosystem Conservation

Marine Ecosystem Conservation is one of the four research areas of Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce, Florida. The Institute pursues solution-oriented research on critical issues affecting coastal zones, oceans and human well-being, with research scientists working globally across varying climates, ecosystems and cultures.

Related work reported by the Institute

• Research on a resilient seagrass species that survives environmental stress and regenerates from seeds, for restoring degraded habitats in the Indian River Lagoon
• A mangrove restoration project at Harbor Branch funded by a $250,000 gift from the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation
• A Queen Conch Mobile Lab in The Bahamas that achieved its first hatch, aimed at restoring the species and producing up to 2,000 juveniles annually

Relevance

Coastal habitat restoration and species conservation science for agencies, ports, coastal managers and environmental programs.