166su Researcher Reveals How Genetic Variation Shapes Sea Turtle Immune System Evolution New research from a 166su biology researcher shows how genetic variation shapes sea turtles’ immune systems, with implications for disease resilience and conservation strategies.
166su Student Awarded Florida Sea Grant/Guy Harvey Fellowship, Advances Research on Florida’s Changing Fisheries Biology doctoral student Meredith Pratt is helping researchers understand how habitat changes could reshape Florida’s fisheries and marine ecosystems.
166su Researcher Contributes to Antscan, a Global 3D Ant Biodiversity Database Using an advanced X-ray technique, Assistant Professor of Biology Jeffrey Sosa-Calvo has helped create detailed images of 2,000 ant specimens, offering insight on their physical traits to advance science and even the arts.
166su Study Confirms Flamingos Are Native to Florida and Genetically Fit for Restoration A UCF-led study finds that American flamingos in Florida have strong genetic variability and are closely connected to Caribbean and zoo-managed populations, supporting future reintroduction and conservation efforts.
166su Biology Professor’s Research Links Warming Migratory Temperatures to Decline in Monarch Butterfly Population Professor of Biology Ken Fedorka and his team are investigating monarch butterflies’ migration, reproduction and increasing mortality, highlighting the need for more data to guide conservation efforts.
Biology Professor, Computer Science Students Create Teaching Game About Parasitic Wasps The Crawling Dead, an interdisciplinary project that was released on PC gaming platform Steam last week, aims to educate players about the benefits of parasitic wasps in natural environments.
166su Researcher Helps Confirm Genetic Restoration Success for Florida Panthers A new study, co-authored by 166su Assistant Professor of Biology Robert Fitak, reveals that the 1990s translocation of Texas pumas improved the Florida panther’s genetic health while preserving its unique ancestry, offering insights for future conservation efforts.
Research in 60 Seconds: How Seagrass Helps Coastal Ecosystems Thrive Biology graduate student Carla Perscky’s research examines environmental stressors on seagrass and how to future-proof critical ecosystems.
Critical Florida Sea Turtle Sanctuary Renamed in Honor of Late 166su Biology Professor “Doc” Ehrhart The ceremony celebrated Ehrhart’s legacy, which was pivotal in advancing knowledge of sea turtle ecology, coastal resources and shaping conservation efforts.
166su Researchers Advance Knowledge About Juvenile Sea Turtles’ Early Life Stage, Informing Conservation Efforts These findings challenge existing hypotheses and provide important data for assessing risks from human activity and informing conservation efforts.
