Currents Fall 2012 Newsletter - Volume XXVII, Number 2

2 and distribution to inside and outside laboratories. The research marina has been completely renovated with new seawalls and dockage facilities. The Oceanographic Center is now designed for high-quality and impactful research and education by current and new faculty members, researchers, visiting scientists, post- doctoral fellows, and graduate students. Students from around the world participate in our Ph.D. program; M.S. degrees in Marine Biology, Coastal ZoneManagement, Marine Environmental Sciences, and Biological Sciences; and an M.A. in Marine and Coastal Studies. We are proud of our wonderful new facilities and are very thankful for the tremendous support that the center has received from NSU, NIST, NOAA, the state of Florida, Broward County, private industries, and our valued donors! As part of this special edition of Currents , we are focusing on various activities and parts of the Oceanographic Center, including news, the various labs, fieldwork, and community service. Oceanographic Center Celebrates Opening of Center of Excellence (continued from page 1)