News Releases 2007

December 13, 2007 — Climate’s Remote Control on Hurricanes
Scientists determine that natural climate changes can intensify hurricanes more efficiently than global warming
December 11, 2007 — Hans C. Graber Named Chair of University of Miami Rosenstiel School’s Division of Applied Marine Physics
December 7, 2007 — 2008 Sea Secrets Lecture Series Speakers Announced
December 6, 2007 — Making an IMPACT on South Florida Youth
Miami Science Museum’s Successful Science Education Program in Cooperation with Rosenstiel School Receives Four-Year Extension from US Department of Education
November 29, 2007 — Saba Bank Discovery
Rosenstiel Student on Coral Conservation Trip Involved in Discovery of Likely New Species
November 29, 2007 — New research discredits a $100 billion fix to global warming
November 27, 2007 — Making a Marine “Connection”
Researchers Shedding Light on Several Facets of Marine Population Connectivity
November 15, 2007 — Dolan Lecture at Lauderdale Yacht Club Focuses on Future of Florida Sport Fisheries
November 15, 2007 — Scientists Establish Underwater Coral Nursery in Biscayne National Park
Nursery to Propagate Threatened Staghorn Corals in Florida
October 31, 2007 — Tournament Teams Up with Rosenstiel School for Marine Conservation Night, Nov. 6
October 24, 2007 — Acclaimed Author Dallas Murphy Speaks at Rosenstiel School
New book explores ocean and climate variations; includes first-hand experience aboard research vessels from NOAA and Woods Hole
October 22, 2007 — Make a better trap... Catch a new species?
Rosenstiel researcher captures larval stage of new species discovered with DNA barcode technology
October 8, 2007 — Bo Derek and Expert Panel To Address Wildlife Trafficking
Panel to Discuss Issues and South Florida's Role as a Key Gateway for Trade
September 28, 2007 — Bonefish Accounting
Fifth Annual Census Enlists Guides, Anglers to Track Bonefish and Aid Conservation
September 20, 2007 — The Marine Science Graduate Student Organization (MSGSO) of the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science will host its 11th annual benefit auction
September 20, 2007 — Rosenstiel Student Tracking Waves in South Pacific
Marine Geology Student Participates in Solomon Islands Tsunami Survey
September 20, 2007 — New Ault Book Offers Novel Ideas on Tarpon, Bonefish
Rosenstiel scientist publishes compendium on two popular Florida fish
September 12, 2007 — Restoring Reefs
University of Miami's Rosenstiel School Adds Science to Dominican Republic Coastal Recovery Project
September 10, 2007 — “Heavy Metal” Star
Research on lead toxicity and gene expression in fish earns student prestigious EPA Fellowship
August 13, 2007 — Corals and Climate Change
Lab offers new way to look at bleaching, ocean acidity, and global warming
August 13, 2007 — Trusting Hurricane Information
Hurricane Futures Market opens for 2007
August 2, 2007 — Hurricane Science
New buoy helps scientists explain the driving force behind tropical storm development
July 16, 2007 — Climate Change from the Tropics
Tropical perspective earns Rosenstiel School climate change researcher prestigious award
July 2, 2007 — Helpful Hurricanes
First-of-its-kind study links hurricanes to bleached coral revival
June 6, 2007 — Flourishing Fisheries Science
New Bonefish, Tarpon Research Center to improve Florida fisheries
May 23, 2007 — UM Rosenstiel School Announces Underwater Photography Contest Winners
May 17, 2007 — Tracking a Hot Spot
New study uses satellite imagery to detect location of seismic unrest at Mauna Loa
May 3, 2007 — A Photographic Journey
Rosenstiel School Sea Secrets lecture explores coral reefs from behind the camera
April 30, 2007 — Public Health and Hurricanes
New study underscores need for rapid environment assessments post-hurricanes
April 30, 2007 — Air-Sea Surface Science
First-of-its-kind observation and modeling of the air-sea interaction before, during, and after hurricanes
April 17, 2007 — A Change in the Wind
Global warming, wind shear and future hurricane activity
April 10, 2007 — Reef Builders
Rosenstiel School Sea Secrets lecture on coral reefs explores their past
April 9, 2007 — Picture Perfect
UM Rosenstiel School Hosts Annual Underwater Photography Contest
April 5, 2007 — Understanding El Niño
Rosenstiel Award recipient providing pivotal data on climate change prediction
March 23, 2007 — Faulted Modeling
New study looks at data to improve current models for understanding San Andreas Fault
March 14, 2007 — Corals and Climate Change
Lecture to discuss global warming's impacts on coral reefs
March 9, 2007 — Glacial Climate Change
Bader Lecture to address the high-tech study of glaciers, sea level rise, & climate change
March 7, 2007 — Graduate Studies
New associate dean named at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School
March 7, 2007 — Floating Forecasters
Meteorology undergrads swap spring break for ocean science
March 1, 2007 — RAINEX Findings
Hurricane can form new eyewall and change intensity rapidly
February 28, 2007 — Carbon Dioxide and the Ocean
A new scientific paper quantifies over a half-century of environmental research
February 24, 2007 — Ocean Science Scholars
Eau Gallie High School wins Manatee Bowl
February 22, 2007 — Spelunking
Rosenstiel School Sea Secrets lecture explores underwater caves
February 19, 2007 — AGU Award
University of Miami marine physics doctoral candidate recognized for scholarly work
February 15, 2007 — Scuba Science
University of Miami to host national symposium
February 14, 2007 — 2007 PEW Fellows in Marine Conservation
Developing new tools for ocean protection
February 14, 2007 — NOSB 2007
High School Students to Compete at the Manatee Bowl in Miami Regional Competition as Part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl
January 24, 2007 — Research STAR
Marine and atmospheric chemistry grad student wins EPA scholarship
January 22, 2007 — Eight Legs
Rosenstiel School Sea Secrets lecture explores the octopus
January 17, 2007 — Dive into the Past
Lecture showcases Little Salt Spring's science, stories
January 8, 2007 — Red Tide and Asthma
Annual Gulf Coast Phenomenon May Trigger Respiratory Symptoms
January 8, 2007 — Aquaculture Task Force
Independent Panel Recommends Strong, Clear Guidelines for Development of Marine Aquaculture in the United States
January 3, 2007 — Rising Star
Outreach manager promoted to assist fundraising at UM Rosenstiel School
January 2, 2007 — Advancing Science and Innovation
Rosenstiel School scientists named AAAS Fellows in Geology and Geography