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![A Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) on Elbow Reef, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Credit: James Guttuso](/marine-science/news/images/spirobranchus-giganteus-on-elbow-reef-florida-keys-490x327.jpg)
Special Issue of Oceanography Highlights the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON)
Examples and stories illustrate the uses and value of an operational MBON.
December 7, 2021News
![Coral reef.](/marine-science/news/images/underwater-rich-marine-life-on-a-beautiful-coral-reef-490x327.jpg)
Holes and headaches exposed in audit of global ocean observing systems
By the year 2100, if no significant changes are made in how we monitor and safeguard marine life, more than half of the world’s marine species may stand on the brink of extinction.
November 4, 2021News
![Dr. Michelle Guitard, CMS alum and paleoceanographer.](/marine-science/news/images/michelle-guitard-usf-cms-490x327.jpg)
Dr. Michelle Guitard, CMS alum and paleoceanographer, wins prestigious USF award
Congratulations, Dr. Guitard! She was recently honored in a virtual event, which included this short video in which she shared her research interests.
![Sunset. Photo credit, NOAA](/marine-science/news/images/noaa-sunset-490x327.jpg)
Team that includes USF marine chemist awarded grant as part of NOAA’s largest 5-year investment to fight climate crisis
For the last 21 years and counting, a fleet of Argo floats roaming the top half of the global oceans have helped scientists keep their fingers on the pulse of the planet -- collecting critical data that help us better understand how the oceans are changing in response to human activities.
October 12, 2021News
![Location of pilot sites](/marine-science/news/images/location-of-pilot-sites-490x327.png)
A USF-led Team Awarded NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant to Link the Green Economy to the Blue Economy at the Coast
A USF-led team headed by Maya Trotz, environmental engineering professor and principal investigator (PI), has been awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
October 11, 2021News
![Erosion of dunes following Tropical Storm Eta. (Credit: Justin Birchler, USGS. Public domain.)](/marine-science/news/images/erosion-of-dunes-following-tropical-storm-eta-490x327.jpg)
USF College of Marine Science Joins Ocean Visions Network
The USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS) announced it has joined the Ocean Visions Research Consortium.
September 20, 2021News
![Aurelia montyi. Credit: Luciano Chiaverano](/marine-science/news/images/moon-jelly-fish-490x327-1.jpg)
New jellyfish species named after FIO director, USF professor
The Aurelia montyi is one of 28 Aurelia species, also known as “moon jellies,” because their pale bell resembles a full moon.
September 17, 2021News
![The trace metal CTD rosette gets hauled back on board. Image: Alex Fox, https://geotraces-gp15.com/](/marine-science/news/images/trace-metal-ctd-rosette-gets-hauled-back-on-board-490x327.jpg)
Pole-to-pole for trace metal science
Trace metals, such as iron, zinc, and copper are rare in the ocean and tricky to study but understanding them is as critical as understanding the role of vitamins, or toxins, in human health.
September 16, 2021News
![The virtual faculty seminar allowed professors to share their latest contributions to oceanography research. Note: This faculty picture was taken at CMS pre-COVID.](/marine-science/news/images/usf-college-of-marine-science-faculty-seminar-fall-2021-490x327.jpg)
Faculty Seminar kicks off the school year
CMS professors share their latest contributions to oceanography research with the College of Marine Science community.
September 3, 2021News
![Can you get any more charismatic?! Taken in Manatee Springs, Florida. Credit: Mya Breitbart](/marine-science/news/images/manatee-florida-springs-490x327.jpg)
CMS team uncovers new insights about viruses and bacteria in Manatee Springs, Florida
Most people visit Manatee Springs to see its charismatic megafauna, from the iconic sea cows that are its namesake to gators and majestic great blue herons. But not Kema Malki.
September 3, 2021News
![Video from a remotely operated vehicle is used to collect reef fish abundance and length distribution data during fishery-independent surveys. Credit: University of South Alabama Fisheries Ecology Lab at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab](/marine-science/news/images/greater-amberjack-317x212.jpg)
Team selected to estimate abundance of Greater Amberjack in South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico
Team selected to estimate abundance of Greater Amberjack in South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico.
August 25, 2021News
![View of the first fuel ship entering the Port of Tampa after Hurricane Irma, as it passes NRT 5. Credit: NOAA](/marine-science/news/images/first-fuel-ship-entering-port-of-tampa-after-hurricane-irma-490x327.jpg)
Tampa Bay-PORTS Celebrates 30 Years
The real-time “coastal intelligence” system was the first of its kind in the US. It is now one of 37 systems around the country managed by NOAA.
August 17, 2021News