Scientists at AOML and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) are employing advanced ‘Omics techniques to holistically examine the effectiveness of ongoing efforts to restore coral reefs throughout the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) under the ambitious Mission: Iconic Reefs initiative. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary consists of 350 miles […]
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As 2025 comes to an end, NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) is proud to present a recap of some of our research accomplishments, creative tools, and significant impacts. Enjoy our “12 days of research” series where we highlight the vital work AOML is conducting to protect life, property, and our natural resources.
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Alkalinity enrichment in the lab may be the key to more effective reef restoration. An innovative Ph.D. student puts this hypothesis to the test using cutting-edge technology. In a tank filled with glass jars, stir bars, and coral babies settled onto ceramic tiles, a robotic arm glides with precision, dosing each jar with various levels […]
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Juvenile Sportfish Project Conducting holistic, longterm assessments of marine ecosystems <!-- JUMP TO DATA OR SCROLL TO LEARN MORE --> What We Do As part of the RECOVER program led by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Ecosystem Assessment Lab has partnered with NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) to investigate responses of [...]
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Port Everglades Environmental Monitoring Conducting holistic, longterm assessments of marine ecosystems <!-- JUMP TO DATA OR SCROLL TO LEARN MORE --> What We Do Seafloor dredging of major navigation channels of ports is essential for economic development and maritime safety. However, dredging can lead to environmental degradation and loss of invaluable benthic habitat, and associated [...]
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In a new study, scientists at AOML and the University of Miami’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) demonstrate how photogrammetry-based techniques enable their team to monitor the persistence and structural complexity of coral reef habitats at an unprecedented scale. Led by John Morris, Ph.D., a CIMAS Postdoctoral Associate with AOML’s Coral Program, […]
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Nutrient Biogeochemistry Laboratory Performing critical nutrient analysis to monitor water quality and changes in ocean chemistry across coastal and open ocean ecosystems SCROLL TO LEARN MORE What We Do The AOML Ecosystem Assessment group leads the Nutrient Biogeochemistry lab with state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, many of which were developed in-house, to study nutrient dynamics in [...]
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Ecosystem Assessment and Modeling Group Conducting holistic, longterm assessments of marine ecosystems <!-- JUMP TO DATA OR SCROLL TO LEARN MORE --> What We Do The Ecosystem Assessment and Modeling (EAM) research group assesses, evaluates, and predicts the state of the marine ecosystem by integrating environmental, biogeochemical, and biological observations collected from oceanographic vessels, small [...]
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The National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP) led by NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program is the largest monitoring effort globally to support the conservation of reefs. Scientists with NOAA’s AOML Coral Program and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) lead the monitoring efforts in the Gulf of America, Caribbean and the Atlantic […]
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Scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) have successfully overseen the first-ever crossbreeding between grooved brain corals (Diploria labyrinthiformis) collected from a highly urbanized site in PortMiami and a nearby reef – a breakthrough that could revolutionize efforts to restore local coral reefs.
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