By: Dyllan Furness, Director of Communications
A new podcast from the USF College of Marine Science (CMS) and the Department of Journalism and Digital Communications dives into oceanographic research and reveals the latest technologies scientists use to understand the ocean. Designed for ocean experts and general audiences alike, “The Rising Tides Podcast” invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.
“World-class research has earned our college global recognition in the marine science community,” said Tom Frazer, dean and professor at CMS. “We’re proud to partner with the Department of Journalism and Digital Communications in this effort to share our work with broader audiences. These audiences might not be familiar with our latest science but they no doubt benefit from it.”
“The Rising Tides Podcast” includes conversations between researchers at CMS and host Elliott Wiser, professor of journalism at USF St. Petersburg. Undergraduate students from the Department of Journalism and Digital Communications contributed to the podcast, assisting in production and marketing roles.
"We are excited to be producing this podcast, which highlights the ground-breaking research taking place at the College of Marine Science,” said Wiser. “Also, it is an excellent learning opportunity for our students who are helping to produce this podcast.”
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Episodes cover topics from space to the seafloor, including satellites, submersible robots, and other innovative tools in the field of oceanography. A special bonus episode features the chief scientist for USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO). Episodes include:
- Brian Barnes, assistant research professor, on a new system to monitor and forecast Sargassum.
- Frank Muller-Karger, Distinguished University Professor, on ocean color science and marine biodiversity.
- Don Chambers, professor, on ways to study changes in sea level.
- Chad Lembke, assistant research professor, on underwater gliders for ocean research.
- Robert Weisberg, Distinguished University Professor, on modeling for storm surge and red tide.
- Nicole Raineault, associate director of research and technology at FIO, on USF’s new submersible, ROV Taurus.
Episodes of the podcast will release weekly starting April 2. Listeners can tune in on Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.