The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science campus on Virginia Key is uniquely positioned at the gateway of tropical meteorology and climatically important oceanographic processes and economically important marine ecosystems. You will have a chance to visit the Alfred C. Glassell Jr. SUSTAIN (SUrge-STructure-Atmosphere-INteraction) Laboratory, a one-of-a-kind wind-wave tank capable of generating Category 5 force Hurricane winds over water. The lab provides faculty, students, scientists and engineers a test-bed to study the intricate processes taking place in hurricanes as well as the combined effects of storm surge on coastal structures and coastlines.

Hear a presentation by Neil Hammerschlag, renowned shark biologist and associate research professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy. Dr. Hammerschlag will discuss his various research projects in Miami, The Bahamas, South Africa, Belize and the Galapagos Islands. Hammerschlag has one of the largest shark tracking databases which provides valuable insights into the habitat and movements of these Apex predators for informing fisheries and policy managers.

Enjoy the company of your colleagues as you end your day at Salt Waterfront restaurant with a reception overlooking some of the most spectacular views of Virginia Key and Biscayne Bay.