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Coastal Forests in Crisis
A team at the USF College of Marine Science documents a die-off of coastal forests along the Big Bend of Florida using photographs and satellite imagery.
July 12, 2019News
Researchers discover first case of a vertically transmitted virus in spiders
In a recent publication, lead author Dr. Karyna Rosario describes two new viruses identified in the ‘crab-like’ spiders known as spinybacked orbweavers.
July 12, 2019News
A Q&A with CMS Alum Dr. Glenn Parsons: Shark Man
Dr. Glenn R. Parsons, CMS alumnus, Class of 1987, is Professor of biology and Director of the University of Mississippi Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Biology.
July 10, 2019Blogs and Perspectives
Ocean Circulation Lab cruises to the Dry Tortugas
Physical oceanographic cruise draws participants from multiple disciplines across the USF System.
July 5, 2019Blogs and Perspectives
Scientists Discover the Biggest Seaweed Bloom in the World
The record-breaking belt of brown algae stretches from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico—and it’s likely here to stay, says a team led by the USF College of Marine Science.
July 4, 2019News
Is a Great Iron Fertilization Experiment Already Underway?
Using a new, highly sensitive tracer for human-derived iron falling on the ocean, researchers led by the USF College of Marine Science say we have underestimated the iron we add to the ocean compared to natural sources.
June 26, 2019News
A Seaside Science Surprise
For the past couple summers Dr. Mya Breitbart's lab has done outreach activities with Girls Inc. of Pinellas, an organization that inspires young girls to be strong, smart, and bold through afterschool programs and summer camps.
June 25, 2019Blogs and Perspectives, Community Engagement
Ocean circulation made 2018 the worst year for red tide in more than a decade
Bay News 9 sat down with an expert to learn more about red tide research.
June 25, 2019News
China’s sparkling bioluminescent seas are glowing brighter
Scientists report in a new study they have found a way for satellites to track the bioluminescent plankton responsible for producing “blue tears” in China’s coastal waters and found the sparkly creatures have become more abundant in recent years.
June 12, 2019News
USF CMS Community Shines in Historic XPRIZE Competition
XPRIZE, the world leader in designing and operating competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges, recently announced the winners in the $7M Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE.
June 12, 2019News
New study finds over half a million corals killed during Port of Miami dredging
Data show dredging caused widespread damage to coral reefs that protect Miami’s coastline and support fishing and tourism
May 29, 2019News
Florida’s most valuable treasure map?
In an unprecedented four-year, $4.5 million effort, a team led by the USF College of Marine Science to map the seafloor off the west Florida coast will double the area surveyed to date—but even then it’s less than 10 percent of the goal.
May 24, 2019News