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How a dramatic win in plastic waste case may curb ocean pollution
A major citizen suit against a giant plastics company resulted in a huge payout and a commitment to do better. The case has set off ripples of change across an industry that often pollutes with impunity.
February 22, 2022Resiliency News
Spoonbill Bowl 2022 – A Nail biter of an event
The 18th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Spoonbill Bowl was hosted by USF College of Marine Science on February 11th and 12th, 2022.
February 22, 2022Blogs and Perspectives, Community Engagement
Leadership St. Pete® selects the Clam Bayou Marine Education Center for its 2022 Class Project
Leadership St. Pete's® 53rd class of leaders will renovate the waterfront educational and community outreach facility as part of its “Waves of Inspiration” legacy.
February 17, 2022News
BIPOC Youth Learn Map-Making to Build Disaster Resilience
Because natural disasters disproportionately affect underserved communities, middle school students in Savannah, Ga., are learning to use mapping tools to design infrastructure changes that could protect their neighborhoods.
February 14, 2022Resiliency News
Rising Tides February 2022
View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, February 2022 edition.
February 10, 2022Rising Tides Newsletter
USF Scientists Wrap Integrative Topographic and Bathymetric Survey of Lower Tampa Bay
The Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT), an element of the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science in St. Petersburg, recently completed a four-week field sampling campaign called the Tampa Bay Bathymetry Experiment or TBBEx.
February 9, 2022Blogs and Perspectives
2021: A great year for gliders (despite a few Jaws)
The USF Glider Fleet was out and about collecting data in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean for 240 days of 2021 – a smashing success to celebrate amidst all of the challenges brought our way in 2021.
February 8, 2022Blogs and Perspectives
Predicting high cross-currents near south Florida ports using machine learning
USF marine scientists develop algorithm prototype to improve port safety.
February 3, 2022Blogs and Perspectives
How to teach children about climate change, inspire hope and take action to change the future
Children and youth know that climate change is altering lives, environmental patterns and futures.
January 27, 2022Resiliency News
Ten USF faculty members receive national recognition as AAAS Fellows for academic research
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named 10 University of South Florida researchers as new Fellows.
USF Scientists Keep a Watchful Eye on Water Levels in Tampa Bay
Scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science (USF CMS) continue to build momentum on their portfolio of work dedicated to monitoring and addressing coastal change.
January 20, 2022Blogs and Perspectives
USF to launch new Center of Excellence in Environmental and Oceanographic Sciences on the St. Petersburg campus
The center will be located on USF’s St. Petersburg campus and will build on the world-class reputation of the College of Marine Science.
January 10, 2022News