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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 USF is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.
July 12, 2023Campus News, Events
Scientists identify 2022 sea urchin killer
The search for the 2022 killer that decimated the long-spined sea urchin population in the Caribbean and along Florida’s east coast is over. A team organized by a USF College of Marine Science researcher identified a single-celled organism called a ciliate as the cause of a massive die-off event.
April 19, 2023Research and Innovation
How the College of Marine Science responded to Hurricane Ian
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, these snapshots show our teams at work.
November 30, 2022Research and Innovation
Keeping our eyes on hurricanes
From submersible “pickup trucks” to “flying research labs,” hurricane monitoring programs and the data gathered are helping modelers at USF College of Marine Science and other institutions better understand our oceans and predict the strength and path of tropical systems.
September 26, 2022Research and Innovation
USF professor discovers new species while part of team studying impact of oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico
Associate Professor Heather Judkins will continue her studies of cephalopods, such as octopus and squid, on July 26 as part of a team of scientists aboard the R/V Point Sur for a 12-day research cruise around the Gulf of Mexico. The group is studying the long-term effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
July 20, 2022Research and Innovation
USF to launch new Center of Excellence in Environmental and Oceanographic Sciences on the St. Petersburg campus
The center will bring a variety of new undergraduate and graduate programs to the St. Petersburg campus and is envisioned as a national destination for students and researchers studying issues related to the environment, oceanography and sustainability.
January 10, 2022Campus News, Research and Innovation
USF launches first mission to map vulnerable coastal areas in Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico using a remotely operated ‘uncrewed’ vessel
University of South Florida marine scientists launched their first field mission to test a new approach to mapping shallow coastal areas -- the most vulnerable to coastal changes and storm events, but the hardest to survey.
December 9, 2021Research and Innovation
New Florida Institute of Oceanography director selected
The University of South Florida announced today the appointment of William Montrose (“Monty”) Graham as the new director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO).
November 2, 2020Campus News
USF appoints world-class scientist and researcher to serve as College of Marine Science dean
The University of South Florida announced today the appointment of Thomas K. Frazer as professor and dean in the College of Marine Science – an internationally recognized hub of academic and research excellence in biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanographic sciences.
June 11, 2020Campus News
Joint Institute Unites Medical and Marine Scientists to Improve Health of Gulf Coastal Populations
As red tide devastated marine life and closed beaches on the Florida Gulf Coast, some experienced the impact from the massive algal bloom by way of respiratory ailments and emergency room visits.
March 19, 2019Campus News