From the coral reefs in the deep ocean to the wetlands of the Everglades, the FIU Institute of Environment is advancing the science and technology needed to address complex water and environmental issues locally, nationally and globally. A comprehensive solutions center, the Institute is dedicated to combating environmental crises that devastate ecosystems, disrupt communities, and destroy natural resources. The Institute of Environment supports interdisciplinary research, interactive education, and public engagement by linking top scientists with thought-leaders and business professionals, as well as local, state, and federal collaborators to foster environmental sustainability. The Institute of Environment is an FIU Preeminent Program in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education.