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Fins from endangered hammerhead sharks in Hong Kong market traced mainly to Eastern Pacific
For the first time, FIU scientist and a team of DNA detectives trace shark fins back to the place where the sharks were caught.
June 22, 2021
Beloved Colombian hippos pose environmental dilemma
Pablo Escobar brought hippos to Colombia. But, more hippos could mean more problems.
June 22, 2021

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When sharks need a power nap, they go surfing
Sharks surf to save energy according to new research led by FIU marine scientist Yannis Papastamatiou.
June 14, 2021
Warming lakes put biodiversity at risk
A warming climate is warming the world’s lakes — and it could spell trouble for tropical fish, animals and tiny organisms.
June 10, 2021
Are LGBT high school students more likely to use illicit substances?
Medical students did a data analysis to determine if LGBT high schoolers were more likely to use illicit substances than their heterosexual counterparts.
June 4, 2021
Civil and biomedical engineering students receive prestigious Cuban American scholarships to pursue graduate degrees
Civil and biomedical students receive prestigious ACAE and C-AACE scholarships.
June 3, 2021
DNA test kit saves thousands of Earth’s most bizarre turtles
Using a DNA testing toolkit developed by FIU researchers, officials stopped an illegal shipment of Matamata turtles and returned them to the wild.
June 2, 2021
College of Medicine researcher studies melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer
Skin cancer awareness with emphasis on melanoma, the deadliest type, and HWCOM research on melanoma.
May 27, 2021