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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
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.
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
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
The Unexpected Benefits of Virtual Science Outreach
Since mid-March life has been about adaptation. Adapting to new learning and work environments. Adapting to virtual happy hours and Zoom calls with not-so-tech-savvy parents.
June 2, 2020Community Engagement
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
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
A Scavenger Egg Hunt in the Gulf of Mexico
And a fun online activity for kids!
May 6, 2020Blogs and Perspectives
Public’s Favorite Earth Image Processed at USF
Dr. Serge Andrefouet was visiting USF when he processed an image that just keeps on winning.
April 30, 2020Blogs and Perspectives
Rising Tides – April 2020
View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, April 2020 edition.
April 16, 2020Rising Tides Newsletter
A Q&A with Alum, Dr. Jyotika Virmani
We caught up with Jyotika, who was previously the Executive Director of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE that involved a full-on gaggle of CMS alums, to hear more about the dawn of her illustrious new career chapter.
April 16, 2020Newsletter Articles
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