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Press Releases from the Rosenstiel School
2009
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2010 Sea Secrets Lecture Series Unveiled First Lecture to Take Place January 13 at UM’s Rosentsiel School December 28, 2009 -
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New $1.5 Million Project, MARES, To Provide Comprehensive View of South Florida Marine Ecosystems Three-year study to fill a big gap: first study to include human dimensions science and deliver guidance for regional resource management on coastal areas December 21, 2009 -
University of Miami Launches Innovative Digital Atlas of Marine Species and Locations (DAMSL) Web-Based Educational Tool Features Exciting Catalogue of Images That Are ‘Picture Perfect’ November 12, 2009 -
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New Study in Geology Uses Satellite Imagery to Identify Active Magma Systems in E Africa Surface deformation of four active volcanoes captured on InSAR underscore possibility for human hazard, potential of geothermal resources November 4, 2009 -
Discovering the DAKAR Acclaimed Author David Jourdan To Speak at UM’s Rosenstiel School on the Search for the Israeli Submarine DAKAR That Mysteriously Disappeared in 1968 October 30, 2009 -
Predicting the Climate of Coming Decades Univ. of Miami’s Rosenstiel School to Host Climate Variability Workshop Jan. 11–14 October 8, 2009 -
Study in Ecology: Coral bleaching increases chances of coral disease Disease can exacerbate bleaching; bleaching leads to increased disease prevalence October 4, 2009 -
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OceanScope: Exploring the Great Abyss and Its Properties Ocean Observing Scientists and Marine Industries Teaming Up To Sustainably Monitor the Water Column September 21, 2009 -
Oct. 1–2: Rosenstiel School Students Host Annual Rummage Sale, Auction September 17, 2009 -
Mann Joins UM’s Rosenstiel School as Assistant Dean of Advancement September 15, 2009 -
Setting A New Course: Avissar Takes Helm of UM’s Rosenstiel School September 8, 2009 -
Dept of Energy Supports Carbon Sequestration Research, University of Miami Receives $1.7 Million Federal Agency Funds Multidisciplinary Study of Major Tool in Fight Against Global Warming September 3, 2009 -
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Scientists Shed Light on Behavior of Shark “Tweens” and Teens New Long Term Study May Prove Useful in Conservation Efforts for Over-Fished Sharks August 26, 2009 -
UVI, UM Rosenstiel Sign Collaborative Agreement Universities to Work Together to Build Multidisciplinary Research Capabilities in Studying Oceans, Atmosphere August 24, 2009 -
Hiking, Horses & Helicopters: Scientists Launch NSF Study of Sierra Negra NSF funds interdisciplinary study of seismology, geodesy and volcanology on Isla Isabela in the Galápagos Islands August 18, 2009 -
Scientists refine, redefine seawater equation UNESCO approves global team’s tweaks to equation for improved climate projections July 31, 2009 -
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Consulting With Clouds: A Clear Role in Climate Change Study shows strong evidence that cloud changes may exacerbate global warming July 23, 2009 -
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NIST Awards University of Miami Economic Stimulus Funds to Study the Impact of Hurricanes on Coastal $15 million high-tech seawater laboratory to create jobs, enable further study of wind, waves and storm surge July 21, 2009 -
UM Rosenstiel School’s Aplysia Summer Research Program Heats Up Stimulus Provides Teachers, Students Chance to Work Hands-On with Sea Hares July 16, 2009 -
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Nursery Program for Corals Receives TLC From NOAA This Independence Day Stimulus Funding To Greatly Expand Reef Restoration Efforts in Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands July 2, 2009 -
NSF Provides $3.4 Million to Study Climatically Important Agulhas Current Three-years of in situ measurements, combined with along-track satellite data to create long-term index of Agulhas Current transport June 29, 2009 -
Scientist Apply Geographic Profiling Track the Hunting Patterns of White Sharks in South Africa University of Miami researcher & collaborators use criminal investigation techniques
to trace and locate shark attacks in the wild June 23, 2009 -
Rosenstiel Students Come Out on Top Marine Biology and Fisheries Students Receive NSF Fellowships; Accolades Again for the Baker Lab June 18, 2009 -
Slugs A Home Run With NIH National Resource for Aplysia at University of Miami Receives $2.7 Million Renewal from NIH June 17, 2009 -
User Group Support for Fla. Keys National Marine Sanctuary Continues to Grow NOAA, University of Miami and Thomas J. Murray & Associates study perceptions of Keys conservation effort a decade later June 4, 2009 -
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FAU, UM Scientists to Release Sea Turtles Raised at Gumbo Limbo Laboratory Two turtles released will be the first to carry new solar-powered miniature satellite tags, which will enable researchers to track their movements May 8, 2009 -
Mysterious Monikers of South Florida Author Larry Perez Shares History of Odd Names in Florida at Final 2009 Sea Secrets Lecture April 29, 2009 -
G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation Funds Purchase of State-of-the-Art Equipment for UM’s Rosenstiel Generous $950K Gift to Contribute to Purchase of ICP-MS, Among Other Academic Projects April 23, 2009 -
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2009 Underwater Photography Contest Winners Announced UM Rosenstiel School’s fifth annual photo contest entries double to reach 918 images April 21, 2009 -
Award-Winning Geochemical Paleoclimatologist Joins Rosenstiel School Faculty Pourmand to participate in new hi-res mass spectrometry facility April 14, 2009 -
April 22: The Importance & Future of Caribbean Reef Ecosystems 2009 Rosenstiel Alumni Lecture to Feature Dr. Tyler Smith April 14, 2009 -
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CSI: Pisco, Peru Study in Geophysical Journal International reveals tectonic events behind the earthquake that killed 595 in Peru in August 2007 April 10, 2009 -
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2009 Key Biscayne Historical Lecture Series KB Historical & Heritage Society and UM’s Rosenstiel School To Host Two Lectures in Village Council Chamber April 1, 2009 -
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‘Growing’ Solid Science Rosenstiel School Faculty Members Receive Awards to Develop Scientific Collaborations Here and Abroad March 27, 2009 -
A ‘Sound’ Publication University of Miami Marine Acoustics Expert and NRL Collaborator Honored with 2008 Distinguished Publication Award March 27, 2009 -
Inaugural Spring Florida Keys Bonefish Population Census, April 7 Anglers, Guides Needed to Help Count Populations of One of Florida’s Most Important Sport Fish March 26, 2009 -
Invasion of the Lionfish REEF Director of Special Programs to talk about threatening lionfish presence in the Atlantic March 24, 2009 -
University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School Announces Grants from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Funding to support Explorer of the Seas labs, graduate student scholarships March 24, 2009 -
A Puzzle of Epic Proportions Biogeochemist Dr. Rosalind Rickaby Receives Rosenstiel Award For Piecing Together Earth’s Early Climate Clues March 11, 2009 -
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Sustaining a ‘Fisherman’s Paradise’ UM Scientist Jerry Ault Discusses South Florida’s Fisheries at NCH March 5, 2009 -
Microwaves, Icebergs, and Global Warming Renowned remote sensing researcher to give distinguished Bader Lecture at Rosenstiel School, Ransom Everglades March 4, 2009 -
Harding B. Michel Lectureship to Feature Award-Winning Biomechanics Scholar Dr. Mimi Koehl to Speak at the Rosenstiel School, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. February 25, 2009 -
Extreme Makeover: Planet Earth Edition Climate Expert Dr. Brian Soden To Speak About Global Warming Trends and Expectations February 25, 2009 -
University of Miami Receives $250,000 from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice to Support Grant will help the University’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science explore one of the most important archaeological finds in the country February 16, 2009 -
A Wave of Support for Satellite Research ONR Awards $3.75M for Use of Remotely Sensed Data
in a Variety of Research Projects in Pacific Region February 9, 2009 -
After Daylong Competition, Hialeah-Miami Lakes H.S. Wins Regional Ocean Sciences Bowl and Advances South Broward H.S. Takes Second Place; MAST Academy Comes in Third February 9, 2009 -
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Equation of State of Seawater Proposed New International ‘Equation of State’ Employs Absolute Over Practical Salinity To Redefine Thermodynamic Equation of Seawater After 30 Years February 5, 2009 -
A Tale With Some ‘Serious Bite’ UM Scientist, Conservationist Discusses Ocean’s Fiercest and Least Understood Predators at NCH February 4, 2009 -
Long-term recovery of reefs from coral bleaching requires local action to increase resilience Scientists assess a quarter century of climate change effects on coral health and find both good and bad news February 3, 2009 -
Sailing The Northwest Passage in The Era of Climate Change Famed Filmmaker Examines “Chilling” Reality of Global Warming January 28, 2009 -
Lights, Camera, Evolution! Performance by Renowned Historian, Actor Celebrates Bicentennial of Darwin’s Birth, Feb. 16 January 27, 2009 -
High School Students to Compete at the ‘Manatee Bowl’ in Miami January 23, 2009 -
Fishdunnit! Mystery Solved Fish Physiology, Marine Chemistry, Oceanography and Modeling Experts Join Forces to Unlock CO2 Conundrum January 16, 2009 -
University Of Miami Receives $100,000 Gift From The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation Challenge grant to help University’s Rosenstiel School further explore
submerged prehistoric site in Sarasota County January 12, 2009





