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Miami Community ResilientSea project

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Building Miami’s Coastal and Climate Resilience through Community Engagement and Citizen Science Habitat Restoration

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Overview

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Impact

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Miami community resilient
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Overview

At a Glance

Get Involved

Impact

Partners and Collaborators

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Overview

At a Glance

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Impact

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Bringing Together Miami’s Leading Ocean Conservation Organizations for a More Resilient Community and Coastline


The Miami ResilientSea project is a holistic initiative that unites science, education, and grassroots action to advance climate resilience across Miami-Dade County. Spearheaded by the University of Miami and partners like The CLEO Institute, Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science, Rescue a Reef program, Debris Free Oceans, Frost Science Museum, and Miami Waterkeeper, this project addresses urgent climate and environmental challenges through inclusive engagement, ecological restoration, and community empowerment.

 

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Dune Restoration

Native dune vegetation will be planted to strengthen shoreline ecosystems, reduce erosion, and protect coastal infrastructure, all while engaging community members in hands-on restoration activities.

Coral Restoration

Through citizen science expeditions with Rescue a Reef, participants will assist in coral gardening and outplanting efforts to help restore degraded reef habitats critical to South Florida’s marine biodiversity.

Community Enhancement

The project will offer engaging, place-based learning experiences—like shoreline and inland cleanups, educational events, and workshops—that connect residents with the coastline and empower them to become environmental stewards.

Climate Education, Training and Advocacy

Partners will facilitate community-centered training on climate resilience, policy and advocacy, equipping residents with the tools to engage in local decision-making and shape policies that affect their neighborhoods.

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See what coral restoration looks like here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytXM5IKva0g
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Coming to a community near you! From volunteering for hands-on habitat restoration activities to participating in climate education workshops, there are many ways to be part of Miami’s Community ResilientSea Project. Whether you're a student, educator, artist, nature lover, or local advocate, your time and voice matter in shaping healthier, more resilient coastlines and communities in Miami.

Join our email list to stay up to date on events, publications, and news! If you have any inquiries, please email the project team at miamiresilientsea@miami.edu.

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How Will This Work Impact Miami?

The Miami ResilientSea Project will improve the health of coastal ecosystems, strengthen community knowledge and action around climate issues, and inspire new pathways for local stewardship.

The project will build trust and shared knowledge through hands-on science, while addressing environmental vulnerabilities and preparing Miami communities for a changing climate

 

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Meet the Miami Community ResilientSea Network

Project Team

<h1>Meet the Miami Community ResilientSea Network Project Team</h1>

Gloria Blaise, PhD
Senior Project Manager

Born in Haiti, Gloria joins Miami ResilientSea with an extensive background in natural resources, environment and community development. She completed her Bachelors in Ecology from Rutgers University and her PhD in Natural Resources from Cornell University. With her strong ties to the Miami community, she steers the project’s implementation. In her free time, you can find her hosting fundraising events throughout South Florida, working out, or exploring new places.

Dalton Hesley, MSEd, MPS
Lead Principal Investigator

A double University of Miami alum, Dalton graduated with a Master of Professional Science degree in Marine Biology and Ecology and Master of Science in Education degree in Community Psychology to help research and understand the dynamics of communities, coral conservation, and social change. In addition to the Miami ReslientSea project, he also oversees the Rescue a Reef Program through UM’s Coral Restoration Lab. In his free time, Dalton enjoys spending time outside with friends and supporting local conservation organizations.

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Mya Garrison
MPS Intern

Mya is a budding environmental educator with a mission to empower all communities to establish and foster a beneficial mutualistic relationship between humans their environment. She completed her Bachelors in Natural Resource Management from The Ohio State University and is completing her MPS in Environmental Science and Policy focusing on Coastal Zone Management. In her free time, Mya enjoys scuba diving and exploring the parks in Miami-Dade county.

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Gloria Blaise, PhD

Dalton Hesley, MS, MPS

Mya Garrison
Born in Haiti, Gloria joins Miami ResilientSea with an extensive background in natural resources, environment and community development. She completed her Bachelors in Ecology from Rutgers University and her PhD in natural Resources from Cornell University. With her strong ties to the Miami community, she steers the project’s implementation. In her free time, you can find her hosting fundraising events throughout South Florida, working out, or exploring new places.  A double University of Miami alum, Dalton graduated with a Master of Professional Science degree in Marine Biology and Ecology and Master of Science in Education degree in Community Psychology to help research and understand the dynamics of communities, coral conservation, and social change. In addition to the Miami ReslientSea project, he also oversees the Rescue a Reef Program through UM’s Coral Restoration Lab. In his free time, Dalton enjoys spending time outside with friends and supporting local conservation organizations. Mya is a budding environmental educator with a mission to empower all communities to establish and foster a beneficial mutualistic relationship between humans their environment. She completed her Bachelors in Natural Resource Management from The Ohio State University and is completing her MPS in Environmental Science and Policy  focusing on Coastal Zone Management. In her free time, Mya enjoys scuba diving and exploring the parks in Miami-Dade county.

Partners

Our partners are some of Miami's leading organizations in ocean conservation and climate action. Together, we combine efforts for greater impact!

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Collaborators

We proudly collaborate with several of Miami’s key stakeholders across marine, coastal, and community engagement. Please contact us directly if you are interested in collaborating with the project too!

 

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This project is funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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