News Feed/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 03 Apr 2025 18:36:20 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)‘The Rising Tides Podcast’ explores cutting-edge ocean technologies in marine science/marine-science/news/2025/the-rising-tides-podcast-explores-cutting-edge-ocean-technologies-in-marine-science.aspxDesigned for ocean experts and general audiences alike, “The Rising Tides Podcast” invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:50:25 ‘The Rising Tides Podcast’ explores cutting-edge ocean technologies in marine scienceDesigned for ocean experts and general audiences alike, “The Rising Tides Podcast” invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.The Rising Tides Podcast” covers ocean research from space to the seafloor, including the use of buoys, satellites, and submersibles to advance marine science. 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Subscribe to receive the Rising Tides newsletter.Rising Tides Newsletter Archives/marine-science/news/2025/rising-tides-newsletter-archives.aspxRising Tides NewsletterRising Tides - March 2025/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 | tv College of Marine Science/marine-science/news/2025/rising-tides-march-2025.aspxRising Tides NewsletterNew Sargassum system takes aim at a troublesome seaweed/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.aspxNewsEleven tv faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 tv 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 tv faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 tv 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,NewsCollaboration and progress at the Florida Coastal Mapping Program’s annual summit/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’s coastline, held its annual summit in March.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:13:25 Collaboration and progress at the Florida Coastal Mapping Program’s annual summitThe Florida Coastal Mapping Program, a mapping group coordinating the collection of bathymetric data along Florida’s coastline, held its annual summit in March.FCMaP met to coordinate efforts across Florida’s 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 NewsViruses identified in red tide blooms for the first time/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 — including one new viral species — 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 — including one new viral species — 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.aspxNewsResearchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the Caribbean/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 ‘tipping point’ 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 Maréchal./marine-science/news/2025/researchers-identify-tipping-point-that-caused-sargassum-inundations-in-the-caribbean.aspxNewsPamela Hallock Muller named tv Distinguished University Professor/marine-science/news/2025/pamela-hallock-muller-named-university-of-south-florida-distinguished-university-professor.aspxA world-renowned biogeological oceanographer, Pamela Hallock Muller’s incredible career started at the College in 1983.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:39:12 Pamela Hallock Muller named tv Distinguished University ProfessorA world-renowned biogeological oceanographer, Pamela Hallock Muller’s incredible career started at the College in 1983.Pamela Hallock Muller named tv Distinguished University Professor/marine-science/news/2025/pamela-hallock-muller-named-university-of-south-florida-distinguished-university-professor.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives,NewsSenate panel advances coastal resiliency bill focused on ‘green-gray infrastructure’https://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 “green infrastructure,” like mangroves, reefs and spoil islands, and “gray infrastructure” such as seawalls, flood pumps and ditches.External ArticleWed, 12 Feb 2025 11:06:22 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 “green infrastructure,” like mangroves, reefs and spoil islands, and “gray infrastructure” such as seawalls, flood pumps and ditches.The measure (SB 50) would establish more stringent standards for the development, maintenance and restoration of resilient “green infrastructure,” like mangroves, reefs and spoil islands, and “gray infrastructure” 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 HubStudents make a splash at the 41st annual Graduate Student Symposium/marine-science/news/2025/students-make-a-splash-at-the-forty-first-annual-graduate-student-symposium.aspxThe tv 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 tv 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 PerspectivesSt. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest return to spark curiosity and expand knowledge in STEM and arthttps://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 tv and other educational organizations from across the region.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/science-festival-marinequest-more-exhibits.aspxBlogs and PerspectivesChuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica Fellows/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 “significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.”/marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-elected-to-2025-class-of-optica-fellows.aspxAwards,NewsThe influence of California’s wildfires on marine trace metals/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’s 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 tv 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 Highlightstv scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system/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 tv School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:20:24 tv scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the tv 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’Angelo./marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxNewsA Journey Through Art & Science Night at CMS/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 PerspectivesNutrient management is effective to reduce nitrous oxide emissions in a large estuary/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 HighlightsArt-science collaboration sheds new light on ocean research/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 EngagementCMS in the News 2024/marine-science/news/2024/cms-in-the-news-2024.aspxThe tv College of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing tv 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 tv College of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing tv CMS's research to local, regional, and global audiences. View CMS in the news for 2024.tv College of Marine Science in the News/marine-science/news/2024/cms-in-the-news-2024.aspxCMS in the NewsSpawning New Knowledge: How DNA Barcoding is Changing Fisheries Conservationhttps://www.flseagrant.org/spawning-new-knowledge-how-dna-barcoding-is-changing-fisheries-conservation/Alexis Mitchem is PhD student at the tv. 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 tv. She was awarded the Florida Sea Grant Guy Harvey Fellowship in 2024.Alexis Mitchem is PhD student at the tv.https://www.flseagrant.org/spawning-new-knowledge-how-dna-barcoding-is-changing-fisheries-conservation/Awards,Blogs and PerspectivesRising Tides - December 2024/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 NewsletterThe Optical Oceanography Lab wins 2024 William T. Pecora Award/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,Newstv and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economy/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’s marine economy.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:01:00 tv 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’s 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 NewsGraphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brandhttps://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.aspxNewsHigh-impact research earns recognition for CMS faculty/marine-science/news/2024/high-impact-research-earns-recognition-for-cms-faculty.aspxThe list highlights 10 current CMS faculty members and two emeritus faculty, recognizing both career-long and single-year citation achievements.Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:43:08 High-impact research earns recognition for CMS facultyThe list highlights 10 current CMS faculty members and two emeritus faculty, recognizing both career-long and single-year citation achievements.tv: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2024/high-impact-research-earns-recognition-for-cms-faculty.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives,NewsFormer tv professor honored with Boyd Hill Birds of Prey Aviary/marine-science/news/2024/former-usf-professor-honored-with-boyd-hill-birds-of-prey-aviary.aspxGabe Vargo, a former professor at the College of Marine Science, helped found the birds of prey program at Boyd Hill and was an integral part in developing the aviary.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:32:48 Former tv professor honored with Boyd Hill Birds of Prey AviaryGabe Vargo, a former professor at the College of Marine Science, helped found the birds of prey program at Boyd Hill and was an integral part in developing the aviary.The Boyd Hill Birds of Prey Aviary was renamed to honor former CMS professor Gabe Vargo who played an integral part in developing the aviary. Photo credit: FOBH/Katie Bryden/marine-science/news/2024/former-usf-professor-honored-with-boyd-hill-birds-of-prey-aviary.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Community Engagement,NewsPrestigious NASA award will help CMS student study the Southern Ocean/marine-science/news/2024/prestigious-nasa-award-will-help-cms-student-study-the-southern-ocean.aspxSara Reinelt, a doctoral student in the lab of Don Chambers, was awarded a Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) grant, which will fund her research of eddy-induced carbon flux in the Southern Ocean.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:24:12 Prestigious NASA award will help CMS student study the Southern OceanSara Reinelt, a doctoral student in the lab of Don Chambers, was awarded a Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) grant, which will fund her research of eddy-induced carbon flux in the Southern Ocean.Doctoral student Sara Reinelt will use data from the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite mission in her research funded by the FINESST grant. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/CNES/marine-science/news/2024/prestigious-nasa-award-will-help-cms-student-study-the-southern-ocean.aspxAwards,Blogs and PerspectivesHurricane season puts new storm surge model to the test/marine-science/news/2024/hurricane-season-puts-new-storm-surge-model-to-the-test.aspxSpread across the West Florida Shelf, buoys with sensors continuously collect and transmit critical information that allows scientists in the Ocean Circulation Lab at the tv College of Marine Science to track intensification of hurricanes in real time.Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:25:34 Hurricane season puts new storm surge model to the testSpread across the West Florida Shelf, buoys with sensors continuously collect and transmit critical information that allows scientists in the Ocean Circulation Lab at the tv College of Marine Science to track intensification of hurricanes in real time.Hurricane Milton captured via NOAA’s GOES East satellite as it approached the west coast of Florida. Image courtesy of NOAA/NESDIS/marine-science/news/2024/hurricane-season-puts-new-storm-surge-model-to-the-test.aspxNewsHow a tv glider helped forecast Hurricane Helene/marine-science/news/2024/how-a-usf-glider-helped-forecast-hurricane-helene.aspxAn underwater glider deployed by a group at the College of Marine Science collected valuable oceanographic data that helped forecasters predict the path and intensity of hurricane Helene.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:04:19 How a tv glider helped forecast Hurricane HeleneAn underwater glider deployed by a group at the College of Marine Science collected valuable oceanographic data that helped forecasters predict the path and intensity of hurricane Helene.The glider Jai Alai was originally deployed for red tide observations but remained in the water to collect data on both Hurricane Helen and Milton. /marine-science/news/2024/how-a-usf-glider-helped-forecast-hurricane-helene.aspxNewsRising Tides - October 2024/marine-science/news/2024/rising-tides-october-2024.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, October 2024 edition.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:33:32 Rising Tides - October 2024View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, October 2024 edition.tv College of Marine Science Aerial Campus View/marine-science/news/2024/rising-tides-october-2024.aspxRising Tides NewsletterCelebrating the Success of the Making Waves REU 2024/marine-science/news/2024/celebrating-the-success-of-the-making-waves-reu-2024.aspxWe want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the dedication that the mentors, graduate students, program coordinators, and tv personnel provided during the 2024 Making Waves REU (MWREU) program.Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:20:09 Celebrating the Success of the Making Waves REU 2024We want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the dedication that the mentors, graduate students, program coordinators, and tv personnel provided during the 2024 Making Waves REU (MWREU) program.Dr. Ana Arellano with the 2024 REU Making Waves students./marine-science/news/2024/celebrating-the-success-of-the-making-waves-reu-2024.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Making Waves REUDeep-sea discovery shines light on life in the twilight zone/marine-science/news/2024/deep-sea-discovery-shines-light-on-life-in-the-twilight-zone.aspxA GEOTRACES expedition in the Pacific Ocean revealed low levels of iron in the ocean’s twilight zone. A paper detailing the unexpected findings was published this week in Nature.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:08:29 Deep-sea discovery shines light on life in the twilight zoneA GEOTRACES expedition in the Pacific Ocean revealed low levels of iron in the ocean’s twilight zone. A paper detailing the unexpected findings was published this week in Nature.A conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) rosette used to sample water from the ocean’s twilight zone during a GEOTRACES expedition in the Pacific Ocean. Credit: Alex Fox./marine-science/news/2024/deep-sea-discovery-shines-light-on-life-in-the-twilight-zone.aspxNewsRevealed by satellites: Long-term trends of coastal water quality in Qatar/marine-science/news/2024/revealed-by-satellites-long-term-trends-of-coastal-water-quality-in-qatar.aspxIn a recent article, members of the Optical Oceanography Lab used satellite observations to track changes to coastal water quality in Qatar, where a fast-growing economy comes with environmental challenges.Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:15:25 Revealed by satellites: Long-term trends of coastal water quality in QatarIn a recent article, members of the Optical Oceanography Lab used satellite observations to track changes to coastal water quality in Qatar, where a fast-growing economy comes with environmental challenges.Cheng Xue, a postdoctoral scholar in the Optical Oceanography Lab at tv CMS, is the lead author on a recent article published in the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. The figure above shows satellite images of Qatari coastal waters (left) and the floating algae scums of 2017 (right). Courtesy of Cheng Xue./marine-science/news/2024/revealed-by-satellites-long-term-trends-of-coastal-water-quality-in-qatar.aspxPublication HighlightsAn “invasive” marine organism has become an economic resource in the eastern Mediterranean/marine-science/news/2024/an-invasive-marine-organism-has-become-an-economic-resource-in-the-eastern-mediterranean.aspxA recent paper on foraminifera in the eastern Mediterranean offers a unique perspective on the complex interactions between humans and marine environments.Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:00:00 An “invasive” marine organism has become an economic resource in the eastern MediterraneanA recent paper on foraminifera in the eastern Mediterranean offers a unique perspective on the complex interactions between humans and marine environments.Skeletons and shells from an invasive species of foraminifera are helping build beaches like this one in the eastern Mediterranean Sea./marine-science/news/2024/an-invasive-marine-organism-has-become-an-economic-resource-in-the-eastern-mediterranean.aspxNewsTeam led by tv alum discovers seamount, new species along Nazca Ridge/marine-science/news/2024/team-led-by-usf-alum-discovers-seamount-new-species-along-nazca-ridge.aspxThis discovery of a deep-sea mountain is the latest in a string of new seafloor data gathered in the Nazca Ridge area by scientists led by Jyotika Virmani at the Schmidt Ocean Institute.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:12:27 Team led by tv alum discovers seamount, new species along Nazca RidgeThis discovery of a deep-sea mountain is the latest in a string of new seafloor data gathered in the Nazca Ridge area by scientists led by Jyotika Virmani at the Schmidt Ocean Institute.The crew captured the first live footage of the Promachoteuthis squid, a genus which had previously only been characterized from dead samples. Credit: ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute/marine-science/news/2024/team-led-by-usf-alum-discovers-seamount-new-species-along-nazca-ridge.aspxNewsResearch shines at the Fall 2024 CMS Faculty Seminar Series/marine-science/news/2024/research-shines-at-the-fall-2024-cms-faculty-seminar-series.aspxAn annual tradition, the faculty seminar kicks off the Fall semester and is a chance for faculty members to present their latest research to the College.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:07:08 Research shines at the Fall 2024 CMS Faculty Seminar SeriesAn annual tradition, the faculty seminar kicks off the Fall semester and is a chance for faculty members to present their latest research to the College.An annual tradition, the faculty seminar kicks off the Fall semester and is a chance for faculty members to present their latest research to the College./marine-science/news/2024/research-shines-at-the-fall-2024-cms-faculty-seminar-series.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,NewsFounded by CMS students, new ESA section promotes marine and coastal ecology/marine-science/news/2024/founded-by-cms-students-new-esa-section-promotes-marine-and-coastal-ecology.aspxCMS doctoral candidates Natalia López Figueroa and Michael Schram founded the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:36:14 Founded by CMS students, new ESA section promotes marine and coastal ecologyCMS doctoral candidates Natalia López Figueroa and Michael Schram founded the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research.CMS doctoral candidates Natalia López Figueroa and Michael Schram established the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research. /marine-science/news/2024/founded-by-cms-students-new-esa-section-promotes-marine-and-coastal-ecology.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,NewsThree CMS students earn prestigious tv Fellowships/marine-science/news/2024/three-students-earn-prestigious-usf-fellowships.aspxThree student from the tv College of Marine Science were awarded 2024 Office of Graduate Studies Fellowships.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:47:53 Three CMS students earn prestigious tv FellowshipsThree student from the tv College of Marine Science were awarded 2024 Office of Graduate Studies Fellowships.Three incoming CMS students were awarded prestigious tv fellowships, joining eight current CMS students with similar distinctions. /marine-science/news/2024/three-students-earn-prestigious-usf-fellowships.aspxAwards,Blogs and PerspectivesRising Tides August 2024/marine-science/news/2024/rising-tides-august-2024.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, August 2024 edition.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:19:18 Rising Tides August 2024View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, August 2024 edition.Rising Tides Newsletter, August 2024 edition/marine-science/news/2024/rising-tides-august-2024.aspxRising Tides NewsletterDevice built from scratch helps scientists tackle a fish-spawning mystery/marine-science/news/2024/device-built-from-scratch-helps-scientists-tackle-a-fish-spawning-mystery.aspxA CMS student built a Continuous Underway Fish Egg Samper, or a CUFES for a new SHELF project to determine what species of fish and where they are spawning on the West Florida Shelf. This device took its maiden voyage in late June.Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:09:53 Device built from scratch helps scientists tackle a fish-spawning mysteryA CMS student built a Continuous Underway Fish Egg Samper, or a CUFES for a new SHELF project to determine what species of fish and where they are spawning on the West Florida Shelf. This device took its maiden voyage in late June.The CUFES’ first day out at sea collecting fish eggs as the Weatherbird II is underway heading north to the panhandle. Picture Credit: Jess Van Vaerenbergh/marine-science/news/2024/device-built-from-scratch-helps-scientists-tackle-a-fish-spawning-mystery.aspxNewsEstuaries in South Florida are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean/marine-science/news/2024/estuaries-in-south-florida-are-warming-faster-than-the-gulf-of-mexico-and-global-ocean.aspxUsing satellite data, CMS researchers found that sea surface temperatures in four estuaries in South Florida have risen faster than sea surface temperatures globally and in the Gulf of Mexico.Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:00 Estuaries in South Florida are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global oceanUsing satellite data, CMS researchers found that sea surface temperatures in four estuaries in South Florida have risen faster than sea surface temperatures globally and in the Gulf of Mexico.A pair of recent studies found that sea surface temperatures are rising rapidly in South Florida’s estuaries, including Florida Bay, pictured here. Credit: National Park Service/marine-science/news/2024/estuaries-in-south-florida-are-warming-faster-than-the-gulf-of-mexico-and-global-ocean.aspxNewsSea World Celebration/marine-science/news/2024/sea-world-celebration.aspxCampers celebrate a successful 2024 Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls at sea world.Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:07:50 Sea World CelebrationCampers celebrate a successful 2024 Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls at sea world.Campers celebrate a successful 2024 Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls at sea world./marine-science/news/2024/sea-world-celebration.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls CampFish Banks Activity/marine-science/news/2024/fish-banks-activity.aspxCampers are all split up into groups, and each group is given their own commercial fishing company to manage.Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:38:58 Fish Banks ActivityCampers are all split up into groups, and each group is given their own commercial fishing company to manage.Campers are all split up into groups, and each group is given their own commercial fishing company to manage./marine-science/news/2024/fish-banks-activity.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls CampLaboratory Activities/marine-science/news/2024/laboratory-activities-week.aspxThe final week of OCG consisted of multiple laboratory activities.Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:38:55 Laboratory ActivitiesThe final week of OCG consisted of multiple laboratory activities.Campers had the opportunity to learn more about sharks in the sharky shenanigans lab./marine-science/news/2024/laboratory-activities-week.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls CampCoral Reef Cake Activity/marine-science/news/2024/coral-reef-cake-activity.aspxCampers learned about coral reefs in this activity.Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:48:05 Coral Reef Cake ActivityCampers learned about coral reefs in this activity.Campers learned about coral reefs in this activity. /marine-science/news/2024/coral-reef-cake-activity.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls CampCaladesi Island Field Trips/marine-science/news/2024/caladesi-island-field-trips.aspxThroughout the Oceanography camp, the girls experience many excursions and field trips to interesting places.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:53:16 Caladesi Island Field TripsThroughout the Oceanography camp, the girls experience many excursions and field trips to interesting places.Campers used a fluorescent green dye to measure the speed and direction of currents in the water. Each /marine-science/news/2024/caladesi-island-field-trips.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls CampREU scholars make waves on campus/marine-science/news/2024/reu-scholars-make-waves-on-campus.aspxEleven students participated in the Making Waves Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by the College of Marine Science and led by Ana Arellano this summer. The participants engaged in various interdisciplinary ocean research and science communication experiences.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:40:03 REU scholars make waves on campusEleven students participated in the Making Waves Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by the College of Marine Science and led by Ana Arellano this summer. The participants engaged in various interdisciplinary ocean research and science communication experiences.The Making Waves cohort celebrates after presenting their research posters at the tv St. Petersburg Undergraduate Research Symposium at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library. Photo Credit: Jess Van Vaerenbergh/marine-science/news/2024/reu-scholars-make-waves-on-campus.aspxBlogs and PerspectivesLaboratory Activities/marine-science/news/2024/laboratory-activities.aspxThe fish ecology lab provides campers with the opportunity to learn about fish and how they impact the environment.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:47:43 Laboratory ActivitiesThe fish ecology lab provides campers with the opportunity to learn about fish and how they impact the environment.Campers started their mission as DNA Detectives./marine-science/news/2024/laboratory-activities.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls CampField days at Fort De Soto/marine-science/news/2024/field-days-at-fort-de-soto.aspxAt Fort De Soto there were three stations, where the campers rotated between collecting sediments, nutrients, and seine net samples.Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:02:54 Field days at Fort De SotoAt Fort De Soto there were three stations, where the campers rotated between collecting sediments, nutrients, and seine net samples.At Fort De Soto there were three stations, where the campers rotated between collecting sediments, nutrients, and seine net samples. /marine-science/news/2024/field-days-at-fort-de-soto.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp