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An “invasive” marine organism has become an economic resource in the eastern Mediterranean
A recent paper on foraminifera in the eastern Mediterranean offers a unique perspective on the complex interactions between humans and marine environments.
September 12, 2024News
Team led by USF alum discovers seamount, new species along Nazca Ridge
This 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.
September 9, 2024News
Research shines at the Fall 2024 CMS Faculty Seminar Series
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.
September 9, 2024Blogs and Perspectives, News
Founded by CMS students, new ESA section promotes marine and coastal ecology
CMS doctoral candidates Natalia LĂłpez Figueroa and Michael Schram founded the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research.
August 30, 2024Blogs and Perspectives, News
Device built from scratch helps scientists tackle a fish-spawning mystery
A 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.
August 12, 2024News
Estuaries in South Florida are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean
Using 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.
August 7, 2024News
Undergraduate students from across the country spent their summer on USF's St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.
USF launches MBAs in blue economy, personal financial planning, and healthcare leadership
Beginning this fall, students seeking an MBA at the University of South Florida will have three new offerings to consider. The new concentrations — blue economy, personal financial planning, and healthcare leadership — are designed to address the evolving needs of the global market.
July 15, 2024News
USF and Florida Institute of Oceanography’s new remotely operated vehicle to advance deep-sea exploration and education
Researchers studying the deep sea have access to a powerful new tool with the acquisition of a sophisticated, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) by the University of South Florida and Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO).
July 8, 2024News
USF Mapping Center Taps Tampa Bay’s Boating Crowd for Seafloor Depth Measurements
The state’s profound connection to the ocean is underscored by the many maritime activities and industries that bolster its economy. Safe boating, whether for commercial shipping, fishing, or leisure, relies on one common element: nautical charts.
June 20, 2024News
Once again, South Florida was submerged under an unsettling amount of water this week, the kind of totals usually only seen during a tropical storm or hurricane.
June 17, 2024Florida Flood Hub, News
USF-trained shipwreck hunter makes another major discovery
Using a technique known as side-scan sonar, a team led by David Mearns and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society found Shackleton’s last ship off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
June 17, 2024News