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Broad Survey

Floridians Believe Global Warming To Have Dangerous Impacts on State

A new survey of Floridians finds that most are convinced that global warming is happening now, and that more should be done by key leaders to help Florida deal with climate change. The survey is the first-ever study of Floridians' opinions about global warming, and was conducted by researchers at Yale University and the University of Miami, with funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation. According to Dr. Kenny Broad from the Rosenstiel School the research suggest that Floridians believe global warming will have serious consequences here at home and are growing increasingly concerned about the issue. Read more…

Texas Rock

More Than 50 UM Scientists, Students To Participate in ICRS, July 7–11

The ‘Olympics’ of coral reef science will begin on Monday, July 7 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Held once every four years, the International Coral Reef Symposium brings more than 2,500 global scientists, policy makers, managers, and conservationists together to present the latest findings on reef science and management. A delegation of more than 50 scientists from UM’s Rosenstiel School will provide lectures and present posters throughout the event at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. from July 7 – 11. Read more…