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![University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University](/marine-science/images/cargo-corona-490x327.jpg)
CMPS Awarded Grant to Investigate the Role of Ships and Seaports in Florida in the Transmission of Coronavirus
The global shipping industry has been recognized by scientists as a vector for pathogen transmission that should be included in epidemiological models.
June 4, 2020News
![Some of the deepest parts of the seafloor are covered by dense deposits of polymetallic nodules, shown here, which contain richer stores of valuable metals like cobalt and nickel than manyfound on land. The nodules range in size from a golf ball to a potato. Credit: Maersk](/marine-science/news/images/nodules-490x327.png)
USF College of Marine Science to Co-Host Green Energy-Themed Ocean Mineral Conference in September 2020
Registration is open for the 49th Annual Underwater Mining Conference (UMC), co-hosted by the International Marine Minerals Society (IMMS) and the USF College of Marine Science.
June 3, 2020News
![On May 5th, the taste of science St. Petersburg chapter hosted an online event titled “Cinco de Science: The Science of Taste.” Event speakers taught attendees how the human body responds to spicy tastes and about food production in the United States.](/marine-science/news/images/cinco-de-science.-virtual-outreach-usf-marine-science-490x327.png)
The Unexpected Benefits of Virtual Science Outreach
Since mid-March life has been about adaptation. Adapting to new learning and work environments. Adapting to virtual happy hours and Zoom calls with not-so-tech-savvy parents.
June 2, 2020Community Engagement
![Southwest Florida, USA, showing the path of Hurricane Irma (red line in main graphic and in the inset showing the western Gulf of Mexico and the state of Florida; ArcGIS Basemap Source: ESRI). Local management jurisdiction boundaries are shown in different colors.](/marine-science/news/images/study-area-scaled-490x327.jpg)
A New, Fast Way to Analyze Hurricane Damage to Coastal Environments
A team led by the USF College of Marine Science developed new way to process satellite images to assess damage from Hurricane Irma to mangrove forests on Florida’s southwest coast—and did so 200 times faster than traditional methods
June 1, 2020News
![Capital Hill Oceans Week 2020](/marine-science/news/images/capital-hill-oceans-week-2020-490x327.jpg)
Capitol Hill Ocean Week Goes Virtual
This free event on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 includes a strong presence by scientists affiliated with the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON), including the USF College of Marine Science, Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS), Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA), and more.
May 20, 2020News
![Graphic abstract. Photo Credit: Makenzie Kerr](/marine-science/news/images/makenzie-kerr-graphic-abstract-usf-college-of-marine-science-490x327.png)
A Scavenger Egg Hunt in the Gulf of Mexico
And a fun online activity for kids!
May 6, 2020Blogs and Perspectives
![Sand and seaweed beds in the Bahamas. Image courtesy Serge Andrefouet, University of South Florida.](/marine-science/news/images/ocean-sand-bahamas-490x327.jpg)
Public’s Favorite Earth Image Processed at USF
Dr. Serge Andrefouet was visiting USF when he processed an image that just keeps on winning.
April 30, 2020Blogs and Perspectives
![Rising Tides – April 2020](/marine-science/news/images/rising-tides-newsletter-april-2020-490x327.jpg)
Rising Tides – April 2020
View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, April 2020 edition.
April 16, 2020Rising Tides Newsletter
![Dr. Jyotika Virmani presenting about the XPRIZE at Visioneering, 2016](/marine-science/news/images/dr-jyotika-virmani-presenting-about-the-xprize-at-visioneering-2016-490x327.jpg)
A Q&A with Alum, Dr. Jyotika Virmani
We caught up with Jyotika, who was previously the Executive Director of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE that involved a full-on gaggle of CMS alums, to hear more about the dawn of her illustrious new career chapter.
April 16, 2020Newsletter Articles
![Deploying a handheld (5L) horizontal water sampler](/marine-science/news/images/deploying-a-handheld-5l-horizontal-water-sampler-490x327.jpg)
Scientists Conduct First Census of Viruses and Bacteria Living in Florida Springs
The study provides a critical baseline understanding of freshwater springs fed by the Floridan Aquifer, a source of drinking water that has declined in health in recent years
April 16, 2020News
![Oil Toxins Pervasive in Gulf of Mexico](/marine-science/news/images/black-dots-indicated-oil-and-gas-infrastructure-and-red-dots-indicate-natural-oil-seeps-490x327.jpg)
Oil Toxins Pervasive in Gulf of Mexico
All fishes sampled in first comprehensive, Gulf-wide survey of oil pollution after 2010 Deepwater Horizon Spill show evidence of chronic oil exposure.
April 15, 2020News
![Figure 1. High frequency radars (HFR) are land-based systems that measure the speed and direction of ocean surface currents in near real-time. Pictured above is the newly deployed HFR receive antenna, location and measured data coverage.](/marine-science/news/images/usf-deploys-new-hfr-in-marathon-490x327.png)
USF Leads Installation of New High Frequency Radar (HFR) near Marathon, Florida
A new High Frequency Radar (HFR) was installed near Marathon, Florida to study the Gulf of Mexico Loop Current System by the University of South Florida’s Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (USF COMPS), in cooperation with Rutgers University and the University of Miami.
April 13, 2020Blogs and Perspectives