Support a World-Class Oceanographic Institute
Our Philanthropic Priorities
Ñý°®Ö±²¥ Harbor Branch Executive Director’s Fund
Gifts to the Ñý°®Ö±²¥ Harbor Branch Executive Director’s Fund are particularly powerful tools in addressing the most urgent priorities of the Institute and our oceans. Your investment supports vital needs ranging from seed funding for research projects and technology upgrades to emergency student support.
Marine Ecosystem Conservation
From the seagrass meadows of the Indian River Lagoon to the coral reefs of the Atlantic Ocean, Ñý°®Ö±²¥ Harbor Branch researchers are working to better understand and conserve critical marine ecosystems and the plants and animals that live there.
Ocean Health: Human Health
For decades, our scientists have looked to the ocean to discover new treatments for life-threatening diseases, while also seeking to understand how environmental toxins can impact human health.
Aquaculture Innovation and Food Security
To meet the needs of a growing population, our researchers are working to advance the aquaculture industry by developing techniques that help increase the sustainable production of safe, high-quality seafood.
Technological Innovation
Engineering advanced technologies is the foundation upon which Ñý°®Ö±²¥ Harbor Branch was built and continues to serve as the overarching solution to better understanding our coastal and ocean environments.
Marine Science Education
From budding high-school marine scientists to newly graduated Ph.D.’s, Ñý°®Ö±²¥ Harbor Branch is dedicated to educating the next generation of scientists by providing the opportunity to study at a world-renowned oceanographic institute.
Community Outreach and Engagement
Through our Mission: Ocean Discovery outreach programs, Ñý°®Ö±²¥ Harbor Branch aims to increase the presence, accessibility, and value of science, inspiring the next generation of researchers and ocean stewards.
For more information on funding opportunities, contact:
Brandon McHenry, Assistant Director of Membership, at bmchenr1@fau.edu or 772-242-2214.
Donations to Ñý°®Ö±²¥ Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charity, are tax-deductible as defined by law.