Our Mission

To advance the conservation of sharks and all ocean life through cutting-edge research, education, and community engagement that empowers people to protect our blue planet.

What We Do

Research
Goliath Grouper
Great White Sharks
Keys Shark Contaminants
Keys Shark Populations
Past Research
Education
Explorer Series
Free Online Courses
Plastic Pollution Monitoring
Free School Programs
Shark Field Course
Where We Work
Colorado
Florida Keys Lab
Florida Atlantic University

John Stuart

Board Chair
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John Stuart, a registered architect and Distinguished University Professor at Florida International University, has dedicated over 30 years to fostering innovation at the intersection of design, technology, and environmental resilience. As Associate Dean for Cultural and Community Engagement and Executive Director of the School of Architecture Miami Beach Urban Studios, he advances the use of additive manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing, while promoting interdisciplinary collaborations that explore urban sustainability and climate adaptation.

Stuart chairs the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board and is a member of Miami-Dade County’s Biscayne Bay Shoreline Development Review Committee and Resilient 305. His current research investigates the impact of rising sea levels on historic urban environments, working with graduate students to develop resilient strategies for Miami Beach’s Historic Districts. Stuart co-directs an AI project focused on these districts and co-chairs the Resilience and Sustainability Council at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Recognized for his academic and civic contributions and with work supported by grants from the NSF, NEH, and the NEA, Stuart attempts to shape strategies and policies for sustainable design and urban heritage preservation in the face of environmental challenges.