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The project is allowing researchers to develop a high-resolution detection and forecasting system for areas of South Florida, including Smathers Beach, seen here. The system will soon be expanded to include coastlines across Florida and the Caribbean. Image credit: Brian Lapointe

New Sargassum system takes aim at a troublesome seaweed

Resource managers in South Florida have a new tool in their fight against Sargassum thanks to a five-year, $3.2-million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms program.

March 28, 2025News

Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.

Eleven USF faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science

The American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 University of South Florida faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.

March 27, 2025Awards, News

FCMaP met to coordinate efforts across Florida’s coast, bringing together collaborative ideas and share resources to most efficiently map the sea floor. Image credit: Sherryl Gilbert.

Collaboration and progress at the Florida Coastal Mapping Program’s annual summit

The Florida Coastal Mapping Program, a mapping group coordinating the collection of bathymetric data along Florida’s coastline, held its annual summit in March.

March 24, 2025News, Resiliency News

A microscopic image of Karenia brevis, the single-celled organism responsible for red tide. Image courtesy of Mya Breitbart.

Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first time

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.

March 20, 2025News

The catalyst for the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt that has inundated the Caribbean since 2011 is being attributed to changes in currents and suitable growing conditions. Image Credit: Jean-Philippe Maréchal.

Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the Caribbean

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.

March 13, 2025News

Pamela Hallock Muller named USF Distinguished University Professor

Pamela Hallock Muller named University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor

A world-renowned biogeological oceanographer, Pamela Hallock Muller’s incredible career started at the College in 1983.

February 18, 2025Awards, Blogs and Perspectives, News

Chuanmin Hu was recognized for his “significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.”

Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica Fellows

Chuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.

February 5, 2025Awards, News

The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D’Angelo.

USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system

The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the USF School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.

January 23, 2025News

Brian Barnes and Chuanmin Hu (center left and center right) accept the 2024 William T. Pecora Group Award

The Optical Oceanography Lab wins 2024 William T. Pecora Award

Under the leadership of Chuanmin Hu, the Optical Oceanography Lab has pioneered innovative methodologies to investigate phenomena such as algal blooms, oil spills, and coastal ecosystem dynamics.

December 11, 2024Awards, News

The accelerator program is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts, and stimulate economic growth. Photo credit: Jessica Van Vaerenberg

USF and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economy

The Continuum, a blue-tech accelerator program, is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts, and stimulate economic growth for the country’s marine economy.

December 10, 2024News, Resiliency News

A senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients.

Graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brand

A senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients.

December 2, 2024News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

High-impact research earns recognition for CMS faculty

The list highlights 10 current CMS faculty members and two emeritus faculty, recognizing both career-long and single-year citation achievements.

November 26, 2024Awards, Blogs and Perspectives, News

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