BOARD MEMBERS:   Joe Duke Chairman Michael D. Minton, Esq. Vice Chairman John N. McConnell, Jr. Treasurer William J. Stewart, Esq. Secretary C. Amos Bussmann     Richard Carnell, Esq     Dr. Charles W. Finkl, Jr.     Marilyn C. Link Emeritus Michael O’Reilly     Sherry Plymale     Dean Saunders     Dr. Jerry R. Schubel     Karl M. Steene     Michael W. Toner     Dr. Margaret Leinen   Exec. Director, HBOI, Asso. Provost, FAU

 

 

 

 

HBOIF is governed by an elected board of directors with two appointees representing Florida Atlantic University. While the uses of the contributions vary, the general purposes fall within two categories: unrestricted for purposes determined by the HBOIF Board of Directors, and restricted for purposes requested by the donor. Unrestricted gifts allow HBOIF to award innovation grants, fellowships, and research grants. These are the venture funds of research that enable new discoveries, and as such are crucial to expanding global marine science leadership. Restricted funds consist of endowments, special initiatives, and deferred gifts.

The Friends of Harbor Branch encompasses all private support efforts and includes annual gifts, major gifts, endowments, and planned giving. The annual giving campaign is a broad-based effort and membership program with benefits that include Harbor Branch lectures, tours, planned trips, newsletters, and other special events.

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is located between Vero Beach and Ft. Pierce, Florida, on the western shore of the Indian River Lagoon east of US Highway 1.

Six marine science, engineering, and technology focus areas:

Focus Areas:		Program:
Aquaculture & Stock Enhancement		Bivalve Aquaculture & Aquatic Animal Health Fish Aquaculture Gastropod Aquaculture
Marine Biomedical & Biotechnology		Marine Natural Products Chemistry & Drug Discovery Cell Biology Sponge Cell Biology
Marine Ecosystem Health		Coral Reef Health & Conservation Harmful Algal Blooms Indian River Lagoon Research Marine Mammal Research & Conservation Population Biology & Behavioral Ecology
Ocean Engineering & Technology		Marine and Technical Operations Ocean Visibility and Optics Robotics & Instrumentation Manatee Protection Systems
Ocean Exploration & Undersea Research Education		NOAA Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research, & Technology Aquaculture Education
Marine Science Education		Ocean Discovery (Visitor) Center Postdoctoral Investigator Program Summer Internship Program