/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 25 May 2025 03:20:25 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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. /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’s 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’s 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’s nature coast to determine the long-term health of the region’s 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/cms-in-the-news-2025.aspxThe ��������ƵCollege of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing ��������ƵCMS's research to local, regional, and global audiences. View CMS in the news for 2025.Sun, 11 May 2025 15:10:58 CMS in the News 2025The ��������ƵCollege of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing ��������ƵCMS's research to local, regional, and global audiences. View CMS in the news for 2025.��������ƵCollege of Marine Science in the News/marine-science/news/2025/cms-in-the-news-2025.aspxCMS in the News/marine-science/news/2025/why-do-we-study-the-oceans-circulation-new-book-offers-answers.aspxIn a new book, ��������ƵDistinguished University Professor Robert Weisberg addresses how to the movement of the ocean’s 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’s circulation? New book offers answersIn a new book, ��������ƵDistinguished University Professor Robert Weisberg addresses how to the movement of the ocean’s 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), ��������ƵDistinguished 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, “The Rising Tides Podcast” invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.Wed, 07 May 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. 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 López 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.López Figueroa will graduate with her doctorate in Biological Oceanography at the ��������ƵSpring 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 ��������ƵCollege 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 ��������ƵCollege 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 ��������ƵCollege 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 ��������ƵCollege 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 ��������ƵCollege 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 ‘ageing,’ 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 ‘ageing,’ 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-newsletter-archives.aspxStay up to date on the ��������ƵCMS community. Subscribe to receive the Rising Tides newsletter.Rocky D. BullMon, 31 Mar 2025 11:55:00 Rising Tides Newsletter ArchivesStay up to date on the ��������ƵCMS 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-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 | ��������ƵCollege 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 ��������Ƶ 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 ��������Ƶfaculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceThe American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 ��������Ƶ 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’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 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 — 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.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 ‘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.aspxNews/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 ��������Ƶ Distinguished University ProfessorA world-renowned biogeological oceanographer, Pamela Hallock Muller’s incredible career started at the College in 1983.Pamela Hallock Muller named ��������ƵDistinguished 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 “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 Hub/marine-science/news/2025/students-make-a-splash-at-the-forty-first-annual-graduate-student-symposium.aspxThe ��������ƵCollege 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 ��������ƵCollege 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 ��������Ƶand 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 “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,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’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 ��������ƵCollege 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 ��������ƵSchool of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:20:24 ��������Ƶscientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemThe Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the ��������ƵSchool 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.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 ��������ƵCollege of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing ��������ƵCMS'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 ��������ƵCollege of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing ��������ƵCMS's research to local, regional, and global audiences. View CMS in the news for 2024.��������ƵCollege 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 ��������Ƶ. 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 ��������Ƶ. She was awarded the Florida Sea Grant Guy Harvey Fellowship in 2024.Alexis Mitchem is PhD student at the ��������Ƶ.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’s marine economy.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:01:00 ��������Ƶand 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 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/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.��������Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2024/high-impact-research-earns-recognition-for-cms-faculty.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives,News/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 ��������Ƶprofessor 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,News/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 Perspectives/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 ��������ƵCollege 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 ��������ƵCollege 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.aspxNews/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 ��������Ƶglider 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.aspxNews/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.��������ƵCollege of Marine Science Aerial Campus View/marine-science/news/2024/rising-tides-october-2024.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/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 ��������Ƶpersonnel 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 ��������Ƶpersonnel 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 REU/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.aspxNews/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 ��������ƵCMS, 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 Highlights/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.aspxNews/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 ��������Ƶalum 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.aspxNews/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,News/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,News/marine-science/news/2024/three-students-earn-prestigious-usf-fellowships.aspxThree student from the ��������ƵCollege of Marine Science were awarded 2024 Office of Graduate Studies Fellowships.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:47:53 Three CMS students earn prestigious ��������ƵFellowshipsThree student from the ��������ƵCollege of Marine Science were awarded 2024 Office of Graduate Studies Fellowships.Three incoming CMS students were awarded prestigious ��������Ƶfellowships, joining eight current CMS students with similar distinctions. /marine-science/news/2024/three-students-earn-prestigious-usf-fellowships.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives