Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies

Actionable Science Integrating Basic and Mission-Driven Research with a Global Perspective and a Regional Focus

Actionable Science

Hurricane Hunters, The True Storm Chasers CIMAS scientists form the backbone of NOAA’s hurricane hunter missions, collecting critical information to help emergency managers prepare for storm impacts. The hurricane hunter missions are vital for improving hurricane predictions and, most importantly, saving lives.

Innovative Infrastructure Advancements: The Experimental Reef Lab The Experimental Reef Lab (ERL) is based at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School and was designed and built by researchers at CIMAS and NOAA’s AOML. The collaborative wetlab space allows researchers to investigate the impacts of environmental stressors on corals and other reef organisms.

NOAA Fisheries permit # 779-1633

Conserving Protected Marine Mammal Species At NOAA’s SEFSC, CIMAS scientists are actively working to conserve and protect important marine mammal species.

Our scientists conduct research on whales, sea turtles, and dolphins, following the guidelines of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. Additionally, our staff help respond to and document marine mammal strandings within the southeast region.

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For research related inquiries, contact: Benjamin Kirtman, Ph.D., Director email: bkirtman@miami.edu Emily Becker, Ph.D., Associate Director email: emily.becker@miami.edu For administrative inquiries, contact: Nathalia Bahamon, Manager, Business Operations email: n.bahamon@miami.edu | phone: (305) 421-4159 For media inquiries, contact: Diana Udel, Director of Communications and Public Relations email: dudel@earth.miami.edu | phone: (305) 421-4704 For outreach related inquiries, contact: Katie Eaton, Outreach Coordinator email: katie.eaton@earth.miami.edu @ cimas_rosenstiel

CIMAS Career Opportunities

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