/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 23 Aug 2025 06:33:28 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/marine-science/news/2025/usf-experts-lead-on-sargassum-research-monitoring-and-prediction.aspxAs the seaweed plagues the Caribbean, researchers at the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science publish new findings and refine monitoring efforts.Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:27:36 百媚导航 experts lead on sargassum research, monitoring, and predictionAs the seaweed plagues the Caribbean, researchers at the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science publish new findings and refine monitoring efforts.Sargassum began showing up on Caribbean beaches in 2011 and has caused economic and health issues for those regions. /marine-science/news/2025/usf-experts-lead-on-sargassum-research-monitoring-and-prediction.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2025/cms-in-the-news-2025.aspxThe 百媚导航 College of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing 百媚导航 CMS's research to local, regional, and global audiences. View CMS in the news for 2025.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:10:58 CMS in the News 2025The 百媚导航 College of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing 百媚导航 CMS's research to local, regional, and global audiences. View CMS in the news for 2025.百媚导航 College of Marine Science in the News/marine-science/news/2025/cms-in-the-news-2025.aspxCMS in the News/marine-science/news/2025/undergraduates-expand-their-skills-through-making-waves-research-experience.aspxA talented group of undergraduate students from around the country recently finished the Making Waves Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:10:32 Undergraduates expand their skills through Making Waves research experienceA talented group of undergraduate students from around the country recently finished the Making Waves Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science.The 2025 Making Waves cohort celebrates their successful summer with their science mentors at the 百媚导航 St. Petersburg Undergraduate Research Symposium held at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library. Photo Credit: Carlyn Scott/marine-science/news/2025/undergraduates-expand-their-skills-through-making-waves-research-experience.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Making Waves REU/marine-science/news/2025/ocean-mentors-in-action.aspxTake a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a peer mentor and discover how they help make camp unforgettable for new participants.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:50:39 Ocean mentors in actionTake a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a peer mentor and discover how they help make camp unforgettable for new participants.Campers listen to 鈥淪hell and Tell鈥�, where each camper finds their favorite shell on the beach of Shell Key and gets to tell everyone why it鈥檚 their favorite, but with their new-found knowledge about gastropods and bivalves. /marine-science/news/2025/ocean-mentors-in-action.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2025/leading-by-example.aspxPeer mentors share how the camp shaped their passion for science and what it means to guide the next wave of young explorers.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:26:05 Leading by examplePeer mentors share how the camp shaped their passion for science and what it means to guide the next wave of young explorers.Group photo of campers, peers, and staff while at Shell Key./marine-science/news/2025/leading-by-example.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2025/from-camper-to-mentor.aspxFollow the journey of former campers who return to Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls as peer mentors.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:26:22 From Camper to mentorFollow the journey of former campers who return to Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls as peer mentors.Campers doing beach water color paintings while at Shell Key. /marine-science/news/2025/from-camper-to-mentor.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2025/oceanography-camp-especially-for-girls-celebrates-another-successful-year-of-hands-on-science.aspxNow in its third decade, the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls continues to inspire the next generation of scientists.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:04:14 Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls celebrates another successful year of hands-on scienceNow in its third decade, the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls continues to inspire the next generation of scientists.Each summer, the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls immerses campers in marine science through exciting, hands-on field trips./marine-science/news/2025/oceanography-camp-especially-for-girls-celebrates-another-successful-year-of-hands-on-science.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2025/rising-tides-newsletter-archives.aspxStay up to date on the 百媚导航 CMS community. Subscribe to receive the Rising Tides newsletter.Rocky D. BullThu, 31 Jul 2025 11:55:00 Rising Tides Newsletter ArchivesStay up to date on the 百媚导航 CMS community. Subscribe to receive the Rising Tides newsletter.Rising Tides Newsletter Archives/marine-science/news/2025/rising-tides-newsletter-archives.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2025/rising-tides-july-2025.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, July 2025 edition.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:42:18 Rising Tides - July 2025View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, July 2025 edition.Rising Tides July 2025 | 百媚导航 College of Marine Science/marine-science/news/2025/rising-tides-july-2025.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2025/hurricanes-and-heat-fluxes-doctoral-graduate-explores-mechanisms-driving-tropical-storms.aspxCombining his background in meteorology with physical oceanography, Sorinas worked with data from buoys and moorings stationed in the Gulf to help improve our understanding of how hurricanes gain strength.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 Hurricanes and heat fluxes: Doctoral graduate explores mechanisms driving tropical stormsCombining his background in meteorology with physical oceanography, Sorinas worked with data from buoys and moorings stationed in the Gulf to help improve our understanding of how hurricanes gain strength.Luis Sorinas Morales studied heat fluxes in the Gulf to better understand what drives the rapid intensification of hurricanes./marine-science/news/2025/hurricanes-and-heat-fluxes-doctoral-graduate-explores-mechanisms-driving-tropical-storms.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Hurricanes/marine-science/news/2025/study-finds-pressure-point-in-the-gulf-could-drive-hurricane-strength.aspxResearchers identify how the absence of a strong current at a critical location in the Gulf led to unusually high subsurface sea temperatures and influenced the rapid intensification of Hurricane Ian.Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:06:47 Study finds 鈥榩ressure point鈥� in the Gulf could drive hurricane strengthResearchers identify how the absence of a strong current at a critical location in the Gulf led to unusually high subsurface sea temperatures and influenced the rapid intensification of Hurricane Ian.Hurricane Ian developed from a Cat 3 to 5 before it hit Florida. NASA Earth Observatory image by Lauren Dauphin, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview. /marine-science/news/2025/study-finds-pressure-point-in-the-gulf-could-drive-hurricane-strength.aspxHurricanes,News/marine-science/news/2025/understanding-the-value-of-plankton-to-humanity.aspxA new paper co-authored by Frank M眉ller-Karger, 百媚导航 Distinguished University Professor, explores the many benefits that plankton bring to humans and the planet.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:26:00 Understanding the value of plankton to humanityA new paper co-authored by Frank M眉ller-Karger, 百媚导航 Distinguished University Professor, explores the many benefits that plankton bring to humans and the planet.Plankton, such as these chain-forming diatoms, have outsized positive impacts on the planet, according to a new paper that explores the value of these organisms. Credit: NOAA./marine-science/news/2025/understanding-the-value-of-plankton-to-humanity.aspxNews,Publication Highlightshttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article307805065.htmlA series exploring how real estate and climate change collide in South Florida.External ArticleWed, 11 Jun 2025 16:35:26 The unseen flooding risk in South Florida: Rising water beneath our feetA series exploring how real estate and climate change collide in South Florida.A car stalls out on NE 11th St and gets towed out of flooded water during a flash flood warning on Monday, June 2, 2025 in downtown Miami, Fla. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article307805065.htmlFlorida Flood Hub/marine-science/news/2025/how-rivers-fuel-hurricanes-and-how-that-knowledge-can-improve-forecasts.aspxA recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm鈥檚 rapid intensification.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:00:00 How rivers fuel hurricanes 鈥� and how that knowledge can improve forecastsA recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm鈥檚 rapid intensification.Rapid intensification during Hurricane Idalia saw the storm develop from a Category 1 to a Category 4 in less than 24 hours. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory/marine-science/news/2025/how-rivers-fuel-hurricanes-and-how-that-knowledge-can-improve-forecasts.aspxHurricanes,News/marine-science/news/2025/iron-fingerprints-reveal-marine-pollution-thousands-of-miles-away.aspxIron found in the North Pacific Transition Zone can travel thousands of miles from industrial sources, such as this coal power plant in Indonesia.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:00 Iron 鈥渇ingerprints鈥� reveal marine pollution thousands of miles awayIron found in the North Pacific Transition Zone can travel thousands of miles from industrial sources, such as this coal power plant in Indonesia.百媚导航: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2025/iron-fingerprints-reveal-marine-pollution-thousands-of-miles-away.aspxNews,Publication Highlights/marine-science/news/2025/rising-tides-may-2025.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, May 2025 edition.Fri, 30 May 2025 10:05:52 Rising Tides - May 2025View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, May 2025 edition.Rising Tides May 2025 | 百媚导航 College of Marine Science/marine-science/news/2025/rising-tides-may-2025.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2025/ocean-circulation-lab-intern-deploys-new-cost-effective-drifters.aspxOcean currents influence everything from weather patterns to red tide and fish distribution. However, ocean currents are incredibly complex, and thus often have been poorly understood.Mon, 19 May 2025 10:42:29 Ocean Circulation Lab intern deploys new cost-effective driftersOcean currents influence everything from weather patterns to red tide and fish distribution. However, ocean currents are incredibly complex, and thus often have been poorly understood.First water test of the initial Drifter design.聽/marine-science/news/2025/ocean-circulation-lab-intern-deploys-new-cost-effective-drifters.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2025/q-and-a-with-jacob-stock-comit-hydrographic-surveyor.aspxJacob Stock is a hydrographic surveyor here at COMIT where he wears a lot of hats.Mon, 19 May 2025 10:23:18 Q&A with Jacob Stock, COMIT hydrographic surveyorJacob Stock is a hydrographic surveyor here at COMIT where he wears a lot of hats.Bathymetric data collected at Palmyra and Kingman Atolls south of Hawaii, an example of the type of data Jacob Stock works with. Deeper, flatter seafloor can be seen to the west, and complex seamounts to the east./marine-science/news/2025/q-and-a-with-jacob-stock-comit-hydrographic-surveyor.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2025/q-and-a-with-sean-beckwith-cms-physical-oceanography-graduate-student.aspxSean Beckwith is a physical oceanography doctoral student at CMS who is researching sound speed to enhance seafloor mapping.Mon, 19 May 2025 10:01:05 Q&A with Sean Beckwith, CMS physical oceanography graduate studentSean Beckwith is a physical oceanography doctoral student at CMS who is researching sound speed to enhance seafloor mapping.Sean Beckwith is a physical oceanography doctoral student at CMS who is researching sound speed to enhance seafloor mapping./marine-science/news/2025/q-and-a-with-sean-beckwith-cms-physical-oceanography-graduate-student.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2025/students-get-hands-on-with-the-florida-high-tech-corridor.aspxThe College of Marine Science hosted five undergraduate interns who gained valuable research experience over the course of the semester.Mon, 19 May 2025 09:39:26 Students get hands on with the Florida High Tech CorridorThe College of Marine Science hosted five undergraduate interns who gained valuable research experience over the course of the semester.Florida High Tech Corridor interns spent a semester at the College of Marine Science conducting research. /marine-science/news/2025/students-get-hands-on-with-the-florida-high-tech-corridor.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2025/fossil-record-reveals-a-bright-spot-for-seagrass-ecosystems.aspxIn a new study, researchers used fossils of mollusks to determine the long-term health of seagrass ecosystems along Florida鈥檚 Nature Coast. The results show these habitats have been relatively healthy for several millenia.Fri, 16 May 2025 14:03:01 Fossil record reveals a bright spot for seagrass ecosystemsIn a new study, researchers used fossils of mollusks to determine the long-term health of seagrass ecosystems along Florida鈥檚 Nature Coast. The results show these habitats have been relatively healthy for several millenia.In a recent study, researchers studied fossils of mollusks along Florida鈥檚 nature coast to determine the long-term health of the region鈥檚 seagrass ecosystems, such as this one in Crystal River. Credit: David Schrichte / Ocean Image Bank./marine-science/news/2025/fossil-record-reveals-a-bright-spot-for-seagrass-ecosystems.aspxNews,Publication Highlights/marine-science/news/2025/why-do-we-study-the-oceans-circulation-new-book-offers-answers.aspxIn a new book, 百媚导航 Distinguished University Professor Robert Weisberg addresses how to the movement of the ocean鈥檚 water impacts just about everything we experience on Earth. Here, Weisberg discusses his new book and why more people will benefit from understanding the physics of the ocean.Fri, 09 May 2025 15:04:33 Why do we study the ocean鈥檚 circulation? New book offers answersIn a new book, 百媚导航 Distinguished University Professor Robert Weisberg addresses how to the movement of the ocean鈥檚 water impacts just about everything we experience on Earth. Here, Weisberg discusses his new book and why more people will benefit from understanding the physics of the ocean. Robert Weisberg (right), 百媚导航 Distinguished University Professor, stands on a buoy with Jay Law (left), research scientist in the Ocean Circulation Lab/marine-science/news/2025/why-do-we-study-the-oceans-circulation-new-book-offers-answers.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,News/marine-science/news/2025/the-rising-tides-podcast-explores-cutting-edge-ocean-technologies-in-marine-science.aspxDesigned for ocean experts and general audiences alike, 鈥淭he Rising Tides Podcast鈥� invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.Wed, 07 May 2025 07:50:25 鈥楾he Rising Tides Podcast鈥� explores cutting-edge ocean technologies in marine scienceDesigned for ocean experts and general audiences alike, 鈥淭he Rising Tides Podcast鈥� invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.The Rising Tides Podcast鈥� covers ocean research from space to the seafloor, including the use of buoys, satellites, and submersibles to advance marine science. Credit: Jay Law/marine-science/news/2025/the-rising-tides-podcast-explores-cutting-edge-ocean-technologies-in-marine-science.aspxNews,Podcasts/marine-science/news/2025/natalia-lopez-figueroa-looks-back-on-accomplishments-and-ahead-to-the-future.aspxThe latest CMS graduate had an impressive academic career, highlighted by her research on jellyfish ecology.Tue, 06 May 2025 07:36:04 Natalia L贸pez Figueroa looks back on accomplishments and ahead to the futureThe latest CMS graduate had an impressive academic career, highlighted by her research on jellyfish ecology.L贸pez Figueroa will graduate with her doctorate in Biological Oceanography at the 百媚导航 Spring 2025 commencement ceremony./marine-science/news/2025/natalia-lopez-figueroa-looks-back-on-accomplishments-and-ahead-to-the-future.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,News/marine-science/news/2025/nitrogen-loss-in-estuaries-may-differ-from-open-ocean-oxygen-minimum-zones-in-response-to-deoxygenation.aspxIn a recent study led by Weiyi Tang, assistant professor at the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science, scientists found that nitrogen loss in estuaries may differ from open ocean oxygen minimum zones in response to deoxygenation.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:05:04 Nitrogen loss in estuaries may differ from open ocean oxygen minimum zones in response to deoxygenationIn a recent study led by Weiyi Tang, assistant professor at the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science, scientists found that nitrogen loss in estuaries may differ from open ocean oxygen minimum zones in response to deoxygenation.In a recent study led by Weiyi Tang, assistant professor at the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science, scientists found that nitrogen loss in estuaries such as Chesapeake Bay may differ from open ocean oxygen minimum zones in response to deoxygenation. The paper was recently published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. Image credit: Landsat/NASA/marine-science/news/2025/nitrogen-loss-in-estuaries-may-differ-from-open-ocean-oxygen-minimum-zones-in-response-to-deoxygenation.aspxPublication Highlights/marine-science/news/2025/from-tampa-bay-to-the-massachusetts-coast-a-cms-alum-shares-his-story.aspxGregory Berman is a geological oceanographer who graduated from the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science in 2002. After earning his master's degree, he dedicated himself to protecting natural resources, focusing on coastal resilience and sustainability.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:12:28 From Tampa Bay to the Massachusetts coast: a CMS alum shares his storyGregory Berman is a geological oceanographer who graduated from the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science in 2002. After earning his master's degree, he dedicated himself to protecting natural resources, focusing on coastal resilience and sustainability.Gregory Berman demonstrates beach profiling to experienced journalists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's Ocean Science Journalism program. Berman explains how beaches change over time and how projected changes in sea level may shift future shorelines. Courtesy of Gregory Berman./marine-science/news/2025/from-tampa-bay-to-the-massachusetts-coast-a-cms-alum-shares-his-story.aspxNewshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/tbs/how-do-you-age-a-fish/Last week, a handful of the TBS crew attended a two-day workshop on fish 鈥榓geing,鈥� generously hosted by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and led by fish ageing expert and researcher, Kristin Cook.External ArticleMon, 14 Apr 2025 00:47:54 How Do You Age a Fish?Last week, a handful of the TBS crew attended a two-day workshop on fish 鈥榓geing,鈥� generously hosted by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and led by fish ageing expert and researcher, Kristin Cook.Alexandra, Kylee, and Daisy (l to r) learn from the expert, Kristin Cook (FWC).https://www.marine.usf.edu/tbs/how-do-you-age-a-fish/Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2025/public-private-partnership-improves-seafloor-mapping-in-tampa-bay.aspxThe Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies partnered with Chance Maritime Technologies to develop backscatter calibration sites using an autonomous vehicle.Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:43:12 Public-private partnership improves seafloor mapping in Tampa BayThe Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies partnered with Chance Maritime Technologies to develop backscatter calibration sites using an autonomous vehicle.Chance Maritime created new self-driving boat technology. Chance Maritime developed their LR30, a thirty-foot-long uncrewed boat to quickly collect data at sea./marine-science/news/2025/public-private-partnership-improves-seafloor-mapping-in-tampa-bay.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2025/rising-tides-march-2025.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, March 2025 edition.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:20:21 Rising Tides - March 2025View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, March 2025 edition.Rising Tides March 2025 | 百媚导航 College of Marine Science/marine-science/news/2025/rising-tides-march-2025.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2025/new-sargassum-system-takes-aim-at-a-troublesome-seaweed.aspxResource managers in South Florida have a new tool in their fight against Sargassum thanks to a five-year, $3.2-million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms program.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:39:49 New Sargassum system takes aim at a troublesome seaweedResource managers in South Florida have a new tool in their fight against Sargassum thanks to a five-year, $3.2-million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms program.The project is allowing researchers to develop a high-resolution detection and forecasting system for areas of South Florida, including Smathers Beach, seen here. The system will soon be expanded to include coastlines across Florida and the Caribbean. Image credit: Brian Lapointe/marine-science/news/2025/new-sargassum-system-takes-aim-at-a-troublesome-seaweed.aspxNews/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 百媚导航 faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.External ArticleThu, 27 Mar 2025 11:34:25 Eleven 百媚导航 faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 百媚导航 faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community./research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2025/collaboration-and-progress-at-the-florida-coastal-mapping-programs-annual-summit.aspxThe Florida Coastal Mapping Program, a mapping group coordinating the collection of bathymetric data along Florida鈥檚 coastline, held its annual summit in March.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:13:25 Collaboration and progress at the Florida Coastal Mapping Program鈥檚 annual summitThe Florida Coastal Mapping Program, a mapping group coordinating the collection of bathymetric data along Florida鈥檚 coastline, held its annual summit in March.FCMaP met to coordinate efforts across Florida鈥檚 coast, bringing together collaborative ideas and share resources to most efficiently map the sea floor. Image credit: Sherryl Gilbert./marine-science/news/2025/collaboration-and-progress-at-the-florida-coastal-mapping-programs-annual-summit.aspxNews,Resiliency News/marine-science/news/2025/viruses-identified-in-red-tide-blooms-for-the-first-time.aspxIn one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses 鈥� including one new viral species 鈥� present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:49:59 Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first timeIn one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses 鈥� including one new viral species 鈥� present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.A microscopic image of Karenia brevis, the single-celled organism responsible for red tide. Image courtesy of Mya Breitbart./marine-science/news/2025/viruses-identified-in-red-tide-blooms-for-the-first-time.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxThe Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:03:34 Researchers identify 鈥榯ipping point鈥� that caused Sargassum inundations in the CaribbeanThe Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.The catalyst for the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt that has inundated the Caribbean since 2011 is being attributed to changes in currents and suitable growing conditions. Image Credit: Jean-Philippe Mar茅chal./marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2025/pamela-hallock-muller-named-university-of-south-florida-distinguished-university-professor.aspxA world-renowned biogeological oceanographer, Pamela Hallock Muller鈥檚 incredible career started at the College in 1983.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:39:12 Pamela Hallock Muller named 百媚导航 Distinguished University ProfessorA world-renowned biogeological oceanographer, Pamela Hallock Muller鈥檚 incredible career started at the College in 1983.Pamela Hallock Muller named 百媚导航 Distinguished University Professor/marine-science/news/2025/pamela-hallock-muller-named-university-of-south-florida-distinguished-university-professor.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives,Newshttps://floridapolitics.com/archives/720767-senate-panel-advances-coastal-resiliency-bill-focused-on-green-gray-infrastructure/The measure (SB 50) would establish more stringent standards for the development, maintenance and restoration of resilient 鈥済reen infrastructure,鈥� like mangroves, reefs and spoil islands, and 鈥済ray infrastructure鈥� such as seawalls, flood pumps and ditches.External ArticleWed, 12 Feb 2025 11:06:22 Senate panel advances coastal resiliency bill focused on 鈥榞reen-gray infrastructure鈥�The measure (SB 50) would establish more stringent standards for the development, maintenance and restoration of resilient 鈥済reen infrastructure,鈥� like mangroves, reefs and spoil islands, and 鈥済ray infrastructure鈥� such as seawalls, flood pumps and ditches.The measure (SB 50) would establish more stringent standards for the development, maintenance and restoration of resilient 鈥済reen infrastructure,鈥� like mangroves, reefs and spoil islands, and 鈥済ray infrastructure鈥� such as seawalls, flood pumps and ditches.https://floridapolitics.com/archives/720767-senate-panel-advances-coastal-resiliency-bill-focused-on-green-gray-infrastructure/Florida Flood Hub/marine-science/news/2025/students-make-a-splash-at-the-forty-first-annual-graduate-student-symposium.aspxThe 百媚导航 College of Marine Science (CMS) hosted its 41st annual Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) on Friday, January 31. GSS is an opportunity for CMS students to present their research to the community via oral or poster presentations.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:59:39 Students make a splash at the 41st annual Graduate Student SymposiumThe 百媚导航 College of Marine Science (CMS) hosted its 41st annual Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) on Friday, January 31. GSS is an opportunity for CMS students to present their research to the community via oral or poster presentations.Twenty-three graduate students presented their research at the 41st Graduate Student Symposium. /marine-science/news/2025/students-make-a-splash-at-the-forty-first-annual-graduate-student-symposium.aspxBlogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/science-festival-marinequest-more-exhibits.aspxThe St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.External ArticleFri, 07 Feb 2025 10:04:19 St. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest return to spark curiosity and expand knowledge in STEM and artThe St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.There will be more than 150 exhibits hosted by 百媚导航 and other educational organizations from across the region.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/science-festival-marinequest-more-exhibits.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-elected-to-2025-class-of-optica-fellows.aspxChuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:46:01 Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica FellowsChuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.Chuanmin Hu was recognized for his 鈥渟ignificant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.鈥�/marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-elected-to-2025-class-of-optica-fellows.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2025/the-influence-of-california-wildfires-on-marine-trace-metals.aspxZach Bunnell, a doctoral student in the lab of Tim Conway, is the lead author on a paper published in Geophysical Research Letters. The paper found that iron from wildfires in California makes it to the equatorial pacific, where it may influence surface productivity.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:57:14 The influence of California鈥檚 wildfires on marine trace metalsZach Bunnell, a doctoral student in the lab of Tim Conway, is the lead author on a paper published in Geophysical Research Letters. The paper found that iron from wildfires in California makes it to the equatorial pacific, where it may influence surface productivity.In a recent paper led by researchers at the 百媚导航 College of Marine Science, scientists found that iron from wildfires in California makes it to the equatorial pacific, where it may influence surface productivity. Courtesy of Zach Bunnell./marine-science/news/2025/the-influence-of-california-wildfires-on-marine-trace-metals.aspxPublication Highlights/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the 百媚导航 School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:20:24 百媚导航 scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the 百媚导航 School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D鈥橝ngelo./marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2025/a-journey-through-art-and-science-night-at-cms.aspxCMS hosted the third annual Art & Science Night, where labs hosted activities that blended creative art pieces with science.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:28:08 A Journey Through Art & Science Night at CMSCMS hosted the third annual Art & Science Night, where labs hosted activities that blended creative art pieces with science.CMS hosted the third annual Art & Science Night, where labs hosted activities that blended creative art pieces with science/marine-science/news/2025/a-journey-through-art-and-science-night-at-cms.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2025/nutrient-management-is-effective-to-reduce-nitrous-oxide-emissions-in-a-large-estuary.aspxIn a recent article in Science Advances, Weiyi Tang, assistant professor of chemical oceanography at the College of Marine Science, demonstrates that nutrient management not only improves water quality but also has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:43:27 Nutrient management is effective to reduce nitrous oxide emissions in a large estuaryIn a recent article in Science Advances, Weiyi Tang, assistant professor of chemical oceanography at the College of Marine Science, demonstrates that nutrient management not only improves water quality but also has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Model-predicted N2O emissions in Chesapeake Bay under warming and nutrient management. Courtesy of Weiyi Tang./marine-science/news/2025/nutrient-management-is-effective-to-reduce-nitrous-oxide-emissions-in-a-large-estuary.aspxPublication Highlights/marine-science/news/2025/art-science-collaboration-sheds-new-light-on-ocean-research.aspxThe Breitbart Lab collaborated with local artists to develop creative projects based on marine science research.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:55:35 Art-science collaboration sheds new light on ocean researchThe Breitbart Lab collaborated with local artists to develop creative projects based on marine science research.Creative Clay dancers perform an interpretive dance based on the research conducted at the College of Marine Science. Image credit: Stage Photography of Tampa/marine-science/news/2025/art-science-collaboration-sheds-new-light-on-ocean-research.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Community Engagement/marine-science/news/2024/cms-in-the-news-2024.aspxThe 百媚导航 College of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing 百媚导航 CMS's research to local, regional, and global audiences. View CMS in the news for 2024.Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 CMS in the News 2024The 百媚导航 College of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing 百媚导航 CMS's research to local, regional, and global audiences. View CMS in the news for 2024.百媚导航 College of Marine Science in the News/marine-science/news/2024/cms-in-the-news-2024.aspxCMS in the Newshttps://www.flseagrant.org/spawning-new-knowledge-how-dna-barcoding-is-changing-fisheries-conservation/Alexis Mitchem is PhD student at the 百媚导航. She was awarded the Florida Sea Grant Guy Harvey Fellowship in 2024.External ArticleThu, 19 Dec 2024 11:43:13 Spawning New Knowledge: How DNA Barcoding is Changing Fisheries ConservationAlexis Mitchem is PhD student at the 百媚导航. She was awarded the Florida Sea Grant Guy Harvey Fellowship in 2024.Alexis Mitchem is PhD student at the 百媚导航.https://www.flseagrant.org/spawning-new-knowledge-how-dna-barcoding-is-changing-fisheries-conservation/Awards,Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2024/rising-tides-december-2024.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2024 edition.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:32:46 Rising Tides - December 2024View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2024 edition.Rising Tides Christmas Card - December 2024 /marine-science/news/2024/rising-tides-december-2024.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2024/the-optical-oceanography-lab-wins-2024-william-t-pecora-award.aspxUnder the leadership of Chuanmin Hu, the Optical Oceanography Lab has pioneered innovative methodologies to investigate phenomena such as algal blooms, oil spills, and coastal ecosystem dynamics.Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:12:58 The Optical Oceanography Lab wins 2024 William T. Pecora AwardUnder the leadership of Chuanmin Hu, the Optical Oceanography Lab has pioneered innovative methodologies to investigate phenomena such as algal blooms, oil spills, and coastal ecosystem dynamics.Brian Barnes and Chuanmin Hu (center left and center right) accept the 2024 William T. Pecora Group Award /marine-science/news/2024/the-optical-oceanography-lab-wins-2024-william-t-pecora-award.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2024/usf-and-partners-launch-innovative-accelerator-program-to-grow-the-marine-economy.aspxThe Continuum, a blue-tech accelerator program, is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts, and stimulate economic growth for the country鈥檚 marine economy.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:01:00 百媚导航 and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economyThe Continuum, a blue-tech accelerator program, is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts, and stimulate economic growth for the country鈥檚 marine economy.The accelerator program is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts, and stimulate economic growth. Photo credit: Jessica Van Vaerenberg/marine-science/news/2024/usf-and-partners-launch-innovative-accelerator-program-to-grow-the-marine-economy.aspxNews,Resiliency Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients-to-elevate-their-brand.aspxA senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients.External ArticleMon, 02 Dec 2024 07:09:50 Graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brandA senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients.A senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients-to-elevate-their-brand.aspxNews