Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

06/07/2026

A new Rosenstiel School study explores how native seaweeds can improve the sustainability of marine aquaculture.

By integrating macroalgae with yellowtail snapper production, researchers found that select species can remove excess nutrients from fish farming systems while supporting the production of a valuable secondary crop.

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06/05/2026

A new Rosenstiel School-led study is revealing hidden details of ocean chemistry using data from autonomous Biogeochemical-Argo floats.

Led by Mariana Bif, lead author of the study and an assistant professor in the Department of Ocean Sciences at the Rosenstiel School, the research team developed a new way to detect subtle chemical signals in seawater from sensors originally designed to measure nitrate.

The findings show that nitrogen cycling in low-oxygen ocean regions is far more dynamic than previously thought, offering scientists a clearer view of the microbial processes that influence ocean productivity, nutrient cycling, and ocean health.

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06/03/2026

KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. (WSVN) - A group of University of Miami researchers is testing hurricane-force winds and storm surge on manufactured homes in Key Biscayne.TheRead More

06/02/2026

Project Strong Coasts: Protecting coastlines and people.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Project Strong Coasts is led by the University of Miami College of Engineering in collaboration with the Rosenstiel School and the Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN Laboratory Scientists are studying how mangroves protect shorelines from storm surge and flooding by dissipating wave energy.

06/02/2026

📢 Featured on Decoding Seafood by Mowi: Gabriel Reygondeau, coordinator of AquaMaps 2.0, shares how advanced modeling and AI are helping map marine species and understand biodiversity changes across the world's oceans. 🌊

AquaMaps 2.0 builds on the pioneering AquaMaps version (aquamaps.org) developed by Dr Rainer Froese (GEOMAR), one of the creators of FishBase.

🎧 Watch/Listen to the episode: bit.ly/AquaMaps_DecodingSeafood.

06/02/2026

In Aquaculture II, students step beyond the classroom and into the University of Miami Experimental Hatchery, where they gain real experience with broodstock care, hatchery operations, and sustainable aquaculture practices.

Under the guidance of Professor Daniel Benetti, the course connects aquaculture science with the day-to-day skills needed to support responsible seafood production and marine resource management.

06/01/2026

Still thinking about applying for graduate school? This is your sign!

The application deadline for the Master of Professional Science program at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School has officially been extended to July 1!

Start your application today: https://mps.earth.miami.edu/apply-now/index.html

05/24/2026

Janna Mawa, an undergraduate student in Geological sciences and alum Matthew Aldrich B.S. ‘21 Geological Sciences,
photograph sediment cores from Mozambique for offshore coral reef research by the Comparative Sedimentology Laboratory.

05/13/2026

05/10/2026

A week dedicated to celebrating the graduates, memories, and moments that made it all worth it. Congratulations, Class of 2026 🎓

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05/08/2026

MPS student Megan Pike is turning her passion for coral restoration into hands-on research.

As a second-year student in the Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management track, Megan works in Lirman’s Benthic Ecology and Coral Restoration Lab, studying how genotype and nursery origin influence staghorn coral growth, survivorship, and bleaching susceptibility.

Megan’s work helps advance restoration efforts for ecosystems that protect coastlines, support biodiversity, and sustain marine life.

05/07/2026

A new study in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science from researchers at the Rosenstiel School and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution shows that data collected by tagged sharks can improve climate forecasts in areas where traditional ocean observations are limited.

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05/06/2026

Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science graduate Isaiah Wang is exploring Ph.D. opportunities in ocean engineering and continuing research on ocean acoustics and robotics. bit.ly/4doQ9Q6

05/05/2026

Sharks may be helping improve climate forecasts.

A new study published in the journal npj Climate and Atmospheric Science by scientists from the Rosenstiel School and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) found that data collected by tagged sharks can enhance ocean predictions in regions that are difficult to observe using conventional methods.

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05/05/2026

You did it! Rosenstiel graduates, tag or DM us to share your graduation photos. 🫶🥂🎓

05/03/2026

A beach BBQ, sunset views, and a well deserved reset for MPS students. 🌊

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05/01/2026

Inside the Rosenstiel School’s Coral Reef Futures Lab, undergraduate researcher Aiden Byrne is studying how assisted gene flow can shape the future of coral reefs.

By crossing Florida and Honduras populations of brain coral, researchers are tracking how genetic diversity influences growth and survival over time.

One year after spawning, these corals are offering early insight into how science can support more resilient reefs in a changing ocean.

04/30/2026

Polar microalgae may be using viruses to survive.
Scientists at the Rosenstiel School found that polar microalgae contain large amounts of viral DNA built into their genome, becoming active under environmental stress.

Considering these algae sit at the base of polar marine food webs and drive carbon production, findings suggest these viruses could play an important role in how life adapts to extreme conditions.

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04/25/2026

Martin Grosell, professor and chair of the Department of Marine Biology & Ecology sits down with CGTN to discuss the potential impacts of oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

04/24/2026

Inside the Rosenstiel School’s experimental hatchery, students in the Aquaculture II lab class are raising olive flounder larvae so they can grow out to full size.

Students take part in every step, from culturing live feed to monitoring growth and transferring larvae between tanks, all while gaining hands-on experience in marine aquaculture.

04/22/2026

We asked the Rosenstiel community what Earth Day means to them… 🌎

Here are their responses (Part 2)

04/22/2026

Take the next step toward your future in marine and environmental science 🌊

Join the Rosenstiel School’s MPS Virtual Open House to learn more about our flexible, career-focused master's program that combines scientific expertise with real-world professional skills 🎓💼

RSVP & Full Schedule: https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-dMm12G3Sq-bM2jGYgv7Nw

04/22/2026

We asked the Rosenstiel community what Earth Day means to them 🌎

Here are their responses (part 1 of 2)…
Share in the comments what does today mean to you?

P.S: Everyday is Earth Day at the Rosenstiel School!

04/22/2026

A severe U.S. drought in the late 1980s reduced Mississippi River flow, cutting off the nutrient supply that fuels life in the Gulf of Mexico.

The result: a ~42% drop in fish biomass and a 34% decline in fisheries catch with nearly 90% of species impacted. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows how disruptions at the base of the food web, like reduced phytoplankton, can ripple through the entire ecosystem, hitting key species like Gulf menhaden and the fisheries that depend on them.

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04/20/2026

An inspiring session at the Rosenstiel School for the Transdisciplinary Science Retreat on Pathogens and Climate.

Researchers from the medical, Coral Gables, and marine campuses came together to brainstorm interdisciplinary research projects and explore collaborative solutions to complex challenges at the intersection of climate, pathogens, and human health.

Thank you to Danielle McDonald, Director of the Glassell Family Center for Marine Biomedicine and Professor of Marine Biology & Ecology, for organizing and leading such an engaging retreat.