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How GEOTRACES helped unlock secrets of marine trace elements
GEOTRACES has been an international effort to better understand the role of marine trace elements and determine their distributions in the ocean.
June 12, 2024News, Publication Highlights
The Ocean Circulation Lab braces for a busy hurricane season
The Ocean Circulation Lab maintains a pair of high-resolution circulation models that can be used to forecast water levels days before hurricane landfall.
June 5, 2024Florida Flood Hub, News
Advancing ocean science with “trailblazing” PACE mission
NASA’s PACE mission brings state-of-the-art technology to satellite Earth observations.
April 26, 2024News
Sea urchin killer spreads to new species, region
A deadly parasite that decimated sea urchin populations in the Caribbean has spread to coral reefs in the Sea of Oman and threatens populations around the world.
March 25, 2024News
Frank Müller-Karger, Distinguished University Professor, recognized for pioneering scientific research and leadership
From whale research to satellite-based remote sensing, Frank Müller-Karger has earned recognition as a Distinguished University Professor at the University of South Florida.
CMS celebrates 40 years of Graduate Student Symposiums
The breadth of topics covered during the 2024 Graduate Student Symposium illustrates the impressive scope of science conducted at the College of Marine Science.
February 12, 2024Blogs and Perspectives
CMS receives award to research stressors on South Florida’s coastal ecosystems
CMS will receive $200,000 over four years through the newly funded Florida Regional Ecosystems Stressors Collaborative Assessment project.
November 30, 2023News
College of Marine Science to lead $3.2-million grant to develop Sargassum forecasting system
Improved forecasting using satellite data and modeling will help researchers reduce Sargassum impacts on coastal communities.
October 23, 2023News
Ship granted to USF will enhance Florida Institute of Oceanography’s efforts to build a robust ocean science and maritime workforce
After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to the University of South Florida (USF) is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.
July 12, 2023News
Past climate change to blame for Antarctica’s giant underwater landslides
An international team of scientists found weak biologically rich layers of sediments hundreds of metres beneath the seafloor which crumbled as oceans warmed and ice sheets declined.
May 18, 2023News
On the hunt for Amberjacks from Florida to North Carolina
The C-BASS team recently completed a 21-day research cruise aboard Florida Institute of Oceanography’s (FIO) vessel, R/V Weatherbird II, in search of Greater Amberjack.
May 16, 2023Blogs and Perspectives
Which barotrauma mitigation method is best for red snapper and red grouper caught in deep water? Recompression outperforms venting, according to Gulf of Mexico study
The best way for recreational fishers to release red snapper and red grouper caught in the deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico -- and physically traumatized from the pressure change experienced during the ascent -- is to use a descending device.
May 15, 2023News