Department of Biology News

The Crawling Dead, an interdisciplinary project that was released on PC gaming platform Steam last week, aims to educate players about the benefits of parasitic wasps in natural environments.

A new study, co-authored by UCF Assistant Professor of Biology Robert Fitak, reveals that the 1990s translocation of Texas pumas improved the Florida panther’s genetic health while preserving its unique ancestry, offering insights for future conservation efforts.

Biology graduate student Carla Perscky’s research examines environmental stressors on seagrass and how to future-proof critical ecosystems.

The ceremony celebrated Ehrhart’s legacy, which was pivotal in advancing knowledge of sea turtle ecology, coastal resources and shaping conservation efforts.

These findings challenge existing hypotheses and provide important data for assessing risks from human activity and informing conservation efforts.

The College of Sciences and UCF Coastal receive $2.3 million for innovative coastal ecosystem research, including solutions to marine debris.

UCF’s Center for Research in Computer Vision, led by Professor Mubarak Shah, has the nation’s longest-running REU program, continuously operating for 37 years.

Luciana Banquero is the newest recipient of the notable scholarship, which recognizes the “best and brightest” in marine science.

UCF Biologist Robert Fitak recently created a refined database of magnetic bacteria and the animals they may reside in to further study how these bacteria could guide migration patterns of animals such as sea turtles.