Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has selected the following initiatives as priority funds for Giving Day 2026. Click "Give Now" to see more areas where you can support this unit.

Florida Atlantic Harbor Branch Student Support: Your gift to Harbor Branch Student Support helps prepare the next generation of marine scientists, ocean engineers and leaders through hands-on learning, internships and research experiences alongside world-class faculty. For more than 50 years, Harbor Branch has helped students turn their passion for the ocean into meaningful careers, and your support helps make those opportunities possible.

Florida Atlantic Harbor Branch Harmful Algal Bloom Research: Your gift supports Harbor Branch’s research of harmful algal blooms and their potential effects on human health, helping scientists better understand these complex events and their impacts on our communities. This helps inform solutions and protects the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.

Florida Atlantic Harbor Branch Marine Mammal Research and Education: Your gift supports Harbor Branch scientists as they work to better understand and protect dolphins and whales along Florida’s coast. Through long-term monitoring, field research and marine mammal response, your support helps scientists track the health of these animals, understand the challenges they face and protect the future of our marine wildlife.