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![A new theory proposed by two scientists, called the Quasi-Normal Scale Elimination (QNSE) theory, holds great promise to revolutionize the physics behind turbulent flows in the atmosphere and ocean. This image was taken by crew members aboard the International Space Station when they flew above the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Credit: NASA](/marine-science/news/images/stratocumulus-clouds-scaled-490x327.jpg)
Toward a New Theory of Turbulence
Boris Galperin, PhD, associate professor at the USF College of Marine Science and Semion Sukoriansky, PhD, a professor at the Ben-Gurion University in Israel have been building a new theory of turbulence called Quasi-Normal Scale Elimination (QNSE).
June 9, 2020News
![Flying through the eye of Hurricane Florence aboard a NOAA WP-3D Orion, nicknamed “Kermit.”Photo courtesy of College of Marine Science graduate student, Nick Underwood.](/marine-science/news/images/hurricane-florence-eye-490x327.jpg)
Squalls Out on the Gulf Stream
Yep, it’s that time again. Hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30. Here’s a short video glimpse into how researchers at the USF College of Marine Science help better forecast and understand hurricanes.
June 8, 2020News
![In the first part of 2020 nearly 11,500 ships visited one of 15 ports around the state of Florida. Photo credit: Dr. Steve Meyers.](/marine-science/news/images/cargo-corona-490x327.jpg)
Cross-Disciplinary Team Led by USF College of Marine Science Wins Pilot Award to Study Impact of Maritime Transportation on COVID-19 Transmission
A team of scientists will shine a light on the black box thanks to a new grant from USF’s COVID-19 Rapid Response program.
![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
![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
![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
![CMS graduate student Brent Summers process samples in the lab at the USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS). CMS donated more than 25 boxes of lab gear to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, a medical facility down the street from campus.](/marine-science/news/images/usf-college-of-marine-science-graduate-student-brent-summers-490x327.jpg)
CMS Helps Start Ripple Effect of Giving in St. Petersburg
Rising to the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.
![Lead author Adrienne Hollister aboard the R/V Hogarth in 2018. A key challenge for scientists working on trace metals is contamination, especially aboard a research ship, so clean lab techniques are required.](/marine-science/news/images/adrienne-hollister-in-ship-lab-490x327.jpg)
Scientists “Watch” Phytoplankton Regenerate Trace Metals for First Time
A lab simulation led by the USF College of Marine Science begins to plug holes in decades-long gaps of knowledge about trace metal chemistry.
April 2, 2020News
![Dr. Cheryl Hapke](/marine-science/news/images/cheryl-hapke-490x327.jpg)
Dr. Cheryl Hapke Named 2020 Distinguished Lecturer
Hapke will receive the award at the 2020 GSA Annual Meeting in Montreal, Quebec in October.