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Students setting up to study the erosion at a reef island

USF expertise helps battle beach erosion and protect coastal communities

A popular beachfront community in southeastern Belize is seeking help from a team of researchers at USF to address severe beach erosion along the Placencia Peninsula. It is one of several sites, including Biscayne Bay in Miami and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where USF’s extensive expertise in making Tampa Bay’s coastline more resilient is helping others.

June 9, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation, Sustainability

Hurricane Idalia

How rivers fuel hurricanes — and how that knowledge can improve forecasts

A new study led by researchers at USF’s College of Marine Science shows that water discharged from rivers can play an important role in the rapid intensification of hurricanes.

June 4, 2025Research and Innovation

Filming oral history

Hurricane oral history project to preserve stories of loss, transformation and hope

The Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted by the 2024 historic hurricane season, providing a rich account of the natural disasters.

June 2, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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