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USF and NOAA to launch world-class cooperative ocean mapping center
The University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science has been awarded a five-year, $9 million cooperative agreement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Coast Survey to launch the Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT).
October 19, 2020News
2020 Fellowship and Awards Virtual Celebration: Video Available
On October 1, we celebrated our talented graduate students and the critical fellowships that support their research and education.
October 7, 2020Awards, Blogs and Perspectives
Underwater Minerals Conference 2020
Researchers and mining experts from around the world joined together virtually Sunday night for the opening of the 2020 Underwater Mining Conference (UMC), hosted by Dr. Mark Luther of the USF College of Marine Science.
October 6, 2020Blogs and Perspectives
Brock Murch: One of NASA’s Unsung Heroes
Brock Murch, Senior System Administrator for the Optical Oceanography Lab at the USF College of Marine Science, was just recognized as an “unsung hero” by NASA.
September 29, 2020Awards
USF College of Marine Science Becomes Home for International Marine Minerals Society (IMMS)
The society, comprised of stakeholders interested in the budding industry of deep-sea mineral extraction, is hosting its annual conference through October 2nd
September 28, 2020News
Advancing ecosystem-based fisheries management strategies for the Gulf of Mexico
Earlier this year, Joshua P. Kilborn, was part of a team that published an advice document designed to guide managers and stakeholders within the Gulf of Mexico fisheries management community in developing and implementing a Gulf-wide FEP.
September 23, 2020Blogs and Perspectives
Not All Viruses are Bad!
Dr Karyna Rosario is based within the Marine Genomics Laboratory at the University of South Florida in the US. Her research, focusing on viral metagenomics, has led to the discovery of a novel indicator that helps detect harmful pathogens in wastewater. The findings will lead to safer lives for all of us.
September 23, 2020Community Engagement
Spotlight on the Marine Resource Assessment (MRA) Program
More students apply to this program than funding and faculty can manage. What makes it so successful?
September 10, 2020Blogs and Perspectives
A Grand Challenge That Rivals Rising Seas: Creating a Culture of Diversity in Ocean Science
The USF College of Marine Science began its fight for increased ethnic diversity in oceanography 20 years ago. There is a lot underway, and a lot more to do.
Back at Sea, FINALLY!
After several months of COVID delays, the Ocean Circulation Lab recently headed out to service USF Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMPS) moorings.
August 26, 2020Blogs and Perspectives
Jessica Caggiano Chosen as a Future Investigator in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST)
Jessica Caggiano, was recently awarded funding through the Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) competition.
August 26, 2020Awards
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Steve Butcher!
Steve Butcher retired after serving 20 years at the College of Marine Science. Enjoy the touching email Chad Lembke sent out the day before Steve retired at the end of July, plus a brief trip down the memory lane of Steve’s career.
August 17, 2020Blogs and Perspectives, Newsletter Articles