Recent News

News, CIMAS

Ten scientists from the University of Miami Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science serve on NOAA’s Hurricane Field Program, gathering critical data about tropical cyclones from the cabin of a small aircraft. And their efforts help advance scientific knowledge.

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University of Miami scientists helped develop newly operational NOAA hurricane forecast model, The Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS) “moving nest" Model. 

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Ben Kirtman, professor of atmospheric sciences at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, was named the William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences to support research on disaster preparedness and climate variability—areas that reflect the commitment of philanthropist William R. Middelthon III to advance the school’s vital initiatives.

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The Port of Miami is a bustling waterway with large cruise and cargo ships, ferries, fishing vessels, and recreational boats. A new study discovers that this waterway is also home to a resilient coral community.

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A new study finds that coral reefs in the eastern Pacific could survive into the 2060's. Some reefs increase their resilience to elevated temperatures by being built by corals that shuffle algal partners following ocean heatwaves. 

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A “parade” of atmospheric river storms that have pummeled California since late December is finally ending, and drier days are ahead. But as the Earth’s climate continues to warm, atmospheric rivers will only become more frequent and intense, warns a University of Miami scientist.

News, University of Miami

Meteorologist and professor of atmospheric sciences Ben Kirtman explains how these ribbons of water vapor in the sky affect the climate of California and the Pacific Northwest. Published in NEWS@TheU on October 28, 2021, by Janette Neuwahl Tannen.

Events, Seminar Events 

CIMAS seminar on Thursday, October 28, 2021, 10AM (EDT): Magdalena Andres (WHOI) on Gulf Stream variability inferred from pressure-sensor equipped inverted echo sounders... 

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International Sawfish Day is an annual event that is held every October 17th. Research involving sawfish is conducted by Andrea Kroetz, Assistant Scientist at CIMAS, and her story is featured in NOAA's Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series...

Events, Seminars

'Canes on Canes Webinar on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 12:30 pm PDT. Join us for an outreach session with our doctoral students in Atmospheric Science, as they provide a Mid-Season Update of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season...

(A link to the webinar will be posted when available)

News, AOML, University of Miami

Reaching new depths: ocean acidification research in the Gulf of Mexico. NOAA and CIMAS at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science will conduct their most comprehensive ocean acidification sampling of the Gulf of Mexico yet...

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CIMAS/AOML Scientist Collects eDNA to Make Connections in Marine Food Webs. Originally published on June 24, 2021 by AOML Communications to Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems, AOML News.

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The Subseasonal Experiment SubX

Originally published by Robert C. Jones Jr. in MIAMI Spring 2021 on June 23, 2021.

A long-range system spearheaded by Ben Kirtman, a University of Miami atmospheric scientist, is helping to predict weather hazards weeks in advance...

News, University of Miami

Scientists successfully breed corals with goal of disease resistance

Brain corals rescued ahead of disease outbreak raise hopes for restoring genetic diversity and increasing disease resistance on Florida’s reefs...

Sea Secrets 2021 Series, Lecture 5: Derya Akkaynak, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineer and Oceanographer, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Why Are There Colors in the Ocean? Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 6:30pm EDT

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Sea Secrets 2021 Series, Lecture 4: Diego Lirman, Ph.D, and Andrew Baker, Ph.D.
Restoring Florida’s Corals Reefs: From Colonies to Coastlines. Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 6:30pm EDT

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News, Press Publications

Experts  say hurricane forecasting will be better this year. Here’s why.

News, Publications

A new publication on oil photooxidation during oil spills

A study titled 'A Coupled Lagrangian-Earth System Model for Predicting Oil Photooxidation' published  in the Frontiers of Marine Science...

Sea Secrets Series, Lecture 3: Katharine Mach, Ph.D.  March 9, 2021, at 6:30pm

Climate Change 2021: Managing Floods, Heat, and Fires to Keep People and Nature Safe... 

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Sea Secrets 2021 Series, Lecture 2: CIMAS. From the Deepest Oceans to the Highest Clouds.  A public lecture featuring four CIMAS scientists and researchers...

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UM Spring 2021 Symposium on Tropical Coastal Resilience on 04/07/2021. Abstract submissions deadline is 1/17/2021. The three broad themes are: Mobility, Metabolisms, and Resilience ...

Webinar recording: Virtual Launch Celebration of the 2020 UM - NOAA Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies featured top administrative officials and a Congresswoman...

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Virtual launch of the University of Miami - NOAA Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmostpheric Studies (CIMAS)

Sub-Seasonal to Multi-Year Prediction Research

Issues in Sub-Seasonal to Multi-Year Prediction Research - Prof. Ben Kirtman presents a Seminar on October 9, 2020 9:30am in...

South Indian Ocean Heat Content and Sea Level Dynamics in 2014-2018

New Publications In "ScienceAdvances": Unprecendented reduction and quick recovery of the South

Dr. Ben Kirtman's Seminars - Hurricanes, Floods, and Fires Oh My!

Dr. Ben Kirtman's Seminar on Predicting Extreme Weather and Hazards from Days-to-Decades:

Climate Cafe Series

Three Zoominar lunch time conversations with faculty and graduate students. Learn about the different facets of climate science happening at...

With Fewer Commutes, COVID 19 Gives scientists a look at Earth with less carbon

With workers and businesses around the planet suddenly shut down, scientists are getting an expected glimpse at a world with...