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Behavioral Evidence of Predator–Predator Commensalism: Cobia Track and Feed on Prey Disturbed by Southern Stingrays

open access: yesEthology, Volume 132, Issue 3, Page 225-234, March 2026.
We documented a novel predator–predator commensal foraging interaction between cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and a southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) in a shallow coastal habitat of Biscayne Bay, Florida. Using drone‐based observations, we recorded a 7‐min sequence in which a cobia closely tracked the stingray's movements and fed on prey disturbed ...
Julia Saltzman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Friends or Foes? The Problem of South Florida’s Invasive Mangroves [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
A recent global review on the impacts of climate change on mangroves concluded that different regions will experience varying degrees of impacts due to the variability of expected changes in climate (shifts in precipitation, frequency and intensity of ...
Araújo, Rafael J., Cox, Kelly J.
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Development of a Duplex Digital PCR and Validation on eDNA Water Samples for Monitoring of the Asian Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus/Javanensis) and Bullseye Snakehead (Channa aurolineata/Marulius) in Florida, USA, Freshwater Ecosystems

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2026.
The Asian swamp eel and bullseye snakehead are two invasive organisms in Florida of ecological concern. In this study, a multiplex digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) assay is developed, optimized, and validated on water samples for environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis and monitoring. ABSTRACT Invasive species are a significant threat to a variety of
Melody Bloch   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Metaphor: The Hidden Link between Visual Literacy and Learning [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) have been proven to enhance learning abilities in children. This study will examine how the use of metaphor might affect the development of fourth graders’ verbal and written abilities at three schools in the Miami-Dade ...
Landorf, Hilary, Lora, Amy, Pagan, Luis
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Profile of the Older Population Living in Miami-Dade County, Florida

open access: yesMedicine, 2016
Florida has the greatest proportion (19%) of older population (65 years or older) in the United States. The age distribution of its residents, in conjunction with a major shift in the leading cause of death within all age groups from acute illnesses to chronic disease, creates unprecedented health care challenges for the state.
Zevallos, Juan C.   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The State of Hepatitis B in Florida in 2025: Current Challenges and Health Disparities

open access: yesJournal of Viral Hepatitis, Volume 33, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a significant public health challenge in Florida despite advancements in prevention and treatment. This review analyses the current epidemiology, disease burden and management strategies for hepatitis B in Florida as of 2025, drawing on state surveillance data and recent public health reports.
Cameron Nejat
wiley   +1 more source

Rap to Read: Employing a Culturally Relevant Curriculum with African American Students [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This study examined the effects of using rap music on the reading skills of 2nd Grade African American students. The sample consisted of 105 students within eight classrooms in two Miami-Dade County public schools.
Moredock Januszka, Cynthia
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The Current Burden of Hepatitis B in the United States: A State, Territorial, and County Modelling Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Viral Hepatitis, Volume 33, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Accurate estimates of the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the United States (US) are necessary for policy makers and community‐based organisations to make informed decisions regarding the allocation of resources to work towards the elimination of HBV as a public health threat.
Devin Razavi‐Shearer   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insecticide resistance of Miami-Dade Culex quinquefasciatus populations and initial field efficacy of a new resistance-breaking adulticide formulation.

open access: yesPLoS ONE
Sporadic outbreaks of human cases of West Nile virus (WNV), primarily vectored by Culex quinquefasciatus Say in suburban and urban areas, have been reported since introduction of the virus into Florida in 2001.
Isik Unlu   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

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