About Us

Our lab is dedicated to the understanding of the marine physical environment and its effect on marine life. We study and predict the evolution of boundary currents such as the Florida Current, which for example, forms eddies along the Florida east coast that are used by a wide range of marine pelagic (sailfish), neretic (groupers, snappers) and benthic (lobsters) species throughout their life history. We used passive acoustics and robotic technology to identify and study the specific ocean areas where of some these marine organisms aggregate to spawn. Our main purpose is to explore the relationship between these marine organisms and the physical environment that might have led to the selection of this particular location to spawn. Understanding such relationship is key to identify potential threats to the life success of these marine organisms and anticipate the future of our fish populations, fisheries and ocean health.