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Professor selected as a lead scientist abroad cutting-edge ocean research vessel

FIU takes a leading role in a landmark ocean science mission focused on Caribbean conservation.

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Smithsonian Magazine

Fish and Humans Share Surprisingly Similar Sleep Habits, Including Daytime Naps

From daytime naps to distinct sleep cycles, fish may have more in common with humans than scientists once thought.

FOX Weather

Jason Kostrna talks about the intense heat in Miami that athletes must endure during the World Cup

As the World Cup comes to Miami, an FIU researcher highlights the challenges extreme heat poses for players and spectators alike.

CBS News Roundup

Robert Tomasetti discusses record high sargassum this summer

As massive amounts of sargassum reach Florida’s shores, an FIU expert weighs in on the environmental factors behind the trend.

CFP Media (NPR)

New study finds 'foundation' species continue to shape ecosystems after their death

New research reveals that the remains of corals, trees and other key species can influence ecosystem recovery for years after death.

NBC 6

Dean Whitman comments on earthquake off the coast of Cuba felt in Florida

After an earthquake shook parts of South Florida, an FIU geophysicist explains what caused the widespread tremors.

Yahoo! News

Why Banning Shark Fishing Isn’t Enough to Save Them, According to Science

Protecting sharks takes more than a single solution, according to new research examining the limits of fishing bans.

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