庆祝海洋科学创造更美好世界50周年

海洋生态系统保育

Intimately understanding the function of fragile ecosystems along the coasts and in the ocean has remained one of our lead 研究 priorities since the inception of FAU港口分公司. From the diverse habitats to the protected marine life they support, we examine their responses to pressures like coastal land development, 营养物和塑料污染, 海洋酸化, 气温升高和过度捕捞. Study results are essential for policy makers as they develop sound conservation, management and restoration strategies to help protect and save our oceans.

海洋健康:人类健康

The ocean is teeming with life that has potential to unlock cures and treatments to some of the most devastating diseases facing humankind. Marine biomedical and biotechnology 研究 is a hallmark of FAU港口分公司 with ongoing federal funding and an international reputation. Our scientists closely examine natural 化学s and compounds derived from animals and plants found in and around coral reefs, 从而产生未来有希望的药物和治疗方法. While the aquatic environment is a source for cures, it can also be a source for illness. There is not yet a full understanding of how changing environmental conditions and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) affect ecosystems and human health. FAU港口分公司 conducts 研究 spanning the issue, assessing the true risks.

水产养殖创新与粮食安全

我们吃的海鲜中有50%以上来自水产养殖, 但美国生产的不到1%. Global demand for seafood is expected to double over the next 40 years. 从海藻到鱼, FAU港口分部的研究促进了佛罗里达州水产养殖业的发展, 在美国和国际上. Our work aims to provide the 研究 and technological advances needed by aquaculture businesses, 让它们茁壮成长，增加营养的供应, 安全优质的国产海鲜.

科技创新与国防

Engineering advanced technology is the overarching solution for uncovering the mysteries of deep-sea ecosystems and how they can benefit 人, 比如揭示药物的新来源, 粮食和能源. It is important to providing enhanced security for all Floridians and United States citizens. FAU港口分公司 works with major defense contractors and the U.S. Department of Defense to better understand the oceanic environment in which the Navy operates and the biological, 化学, 以及调节环境的物理过程.

值得信赖的领导

The Institute is an active, longtime member in many key organizations, such as:

• 海洋领导联盟
• 国家河口规划管理委员会
• 佛罗里达海洋联盟 
• 佛罗里达海洋研究所
• 佛罗里达海洋补助金
• 佛罗里达州长蓝绿藻特别工作组
• 佛罗里达红潮缓解技术咨询委员会
• National Marine Fisheries Service Marine Mammal Stranding Network
• NOAA Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, 研究 and Technology, Lead Member
• 全国水产养殖协会
• Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing 研究 Association (SECOORA)
• 生物野外站的组织
• 国家海洋实验室协会
• 南方海洋实验室协会

科学促进变革

当涉及到海岸和海洋环境, FAU港口分公司 is a trusted leader and expert resource for government officials and agencies. We play a critical role in delivering credible science to key decision makers as they weigh important decisions related to environmental policy and stewardship.

教育市民 & 培养下一代

FAU港口分公司’s engagement in internationally relevant 研究 attracts a diverse group of driven 学生. We offer formal educational opportunities to 学生 pursuing degrees in marine science, 工程或相关领域. 为社区服务, our 任务:海洋发现 outreach and citizen science programs are designed to foster ocean literacy. 除了, the local school district’s 海洋与海洋学会 high school is located on site and taps the expertise of our education team.

• 任务:海洋发现
• 暑期实习计划
• 海边学期
• 海洋与海洋学会
• M.S. 海洋科学与海洋学