Pollutants are having devastating effects on ecosystems including the plants, animals and people who depend on them. The Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment is a National Science Foundation Center of Research Excellence in Science and Technology that tackles one of the most complex challenges: environmental contamination.
Research Focus Areas
Ongoing Monitoring
We deploy our research buoys around South Florida to detect or investigate hazards such as red tide or the recent fish kills in Biscayne Bay. Data are available for viewing online.
News
New method traps and releases PFAS from drinking water
Apr 14, 2026
It’s literally raining “forever chemicals” in Miami
Nov 4, 2024
How PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are getting into Miami’s Biscayne Bay, where dolphins, fish and manatees dine
Nov 14, 2023
How old is my rescued pet? This startup can help
Aug 22, 2023
Pioneering Panthers are shaping the future
Apr 26, 2023
Biscayne Bay Experts
Oct 21, 2022
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