Paul G. Allen made possible Global FinPrint, an FIU-led collaboration of scientists and conservation organizations to survey the world’s reef shark and ray populations.
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- New shark species identified by FIU scientists named for late Microsoft co-founder
- Small 'no-take zone' can help protect critically endangered hammerhead shark
A team of researchers that includes FIU shark biologists Diego Cardeñosa and Yannis Papastamatiou calls for establishing a protected area in Colombian waters to safeguard the species from extinction.
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- Horticulture professor named a USDA fellow
Amir A. Khoddamzadeh is one of just nine scientists selected for the special fellowship, which is awarded to individuals who work at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
- Aggressive seagrass species discovered in Biscayne Bay
An invasive species of seagrass has been found in Biscayne Bay, the first time this aggressive species has been found in waters along the continental United States.
- FIU researchers featured on national program
FIU researchers are sharing their findings with a national audience during FIU Week (Sept. 2-6, 2024) on The Academic Minute, a radio show and podcast.
- Conservation biologist earns prestigious title and research support from renowned biodiversity foundation
An expert in amphibians and reptiles, Alessandro Catenazzi will use his new platform to further his work in the Amazonian Andes and mentor younger scientists.
- FIU awarded $2 million to combat illegal wildlife trade
FIU researcher to combat illegal wildlife trade of sharks, rays and turtles with $2M grant from NSF and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
- Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research
Michael Heithaus, executive dean of the college of arts, sciences & education and professor of biological sciences at FIU, writes in The Conversation.