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Study shows spillover benefits from large marine protected areas

January 21, 2025

Center faculty affiliate Juan Carlos Villaseñor-Derbez has co-authored a new study in Science on the benefits of large-scale marine protected areas for highly migratory species AND economically valuable fisheries.

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Catherine MacDonald delivers Sea Secrets Lecture

January 14, 2025

Biology, Ecology and Conservation of Sharks and Rays in South Florida.

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Where art meets science

September 9, 2024

The H2O: Hopeful, Healthy Oceans program installed a new art exhibition in the Rosenstiel School library in partnership with the University of Miami Libraries Exhibition program and the Robert K. Johnson Center for Marine Conservation. The H2O program blends science and art to inspire and engage the next generation in protecting Florida’s endangered marine ecosystems.
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Sea Secrets Lecture

March 19, 2024

The Global Experiment with Massive Marine Protected Areas
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Hopeful, Healthy Oceans (H2O) event

January 26-27, 2024

The inaugural Hopeful, Healthy Oceans (H2O) event, held January 26-27, 2024, combined the power of science communication and art to capture and share the importance and beauty of our imperiled Florida marine ecosystems. The program combined compelling presentations by leading scientists, communicators, art curators, and conservationists, followed by an exhibition of marine-themed art created by young Miami artists.
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News@TheU

December 4, 2023

Scientist forges a new path in marine conservation

Rebecca Gruby, an expert in ocean conservation policy, was appointed an endowed chair at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and is set to lead its newest endeavor, the Robert K. Johnson Center for Marine Conservation.

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BBC

November 28, 2023

A shark nursery may be a stone's throw from Miami's bright lights

Great hammerheads are odd-looking and mysterious creatures, but scientists may have found the first ever nursery for these enormous sharks – in one of the busiest fishing spots in the world.

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