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Tampa researchers use fish tagging to fill data gaps on cobia, tripletail
Researchers are tagging cobia and tripletail as part of a Gulf-wide effort to learn more about the popular sport fish and help guide future fishery management.
November 5, 2026IB in the News, Research & Innovation
USF part of national research team that finds drastic decline of marine life in the Gulf
A national research team, including USF scientists, documented a 60% to 85% decline in certain deep-sea marine populations in the Gulf of Mexico, with findings suggesting lasting impacts from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
October 19, 2026Research & Innovation
Reptiles Make a Surprising Amount of Noise. Here’s What Those Sounds Might Mean, From Pops to Hoots to Bellows
Scientists are realizing that turtles, lizards and crocodilians communicate vocally more than they once thought. Smithsonian Magazine
September 2, 2026Faculty News, Research & Innovation
What mangrove leaves reveal about microplastic pollution in Tampa Bay
Microplastics can be found throughout Tampa Bay's waters, but little is known about how they accumulate on plant surfaces. USF graduate student Kate McLendon is examining mangrove leaves to better understand these hidden pollutants and their impact on coastal habitats.
August 28, 2026Research & Innovation
USF brings hands-on biotechnology to Tampa Bay classrooms
A partnership with the Amgen Foundation led by Associate Professor Luanna Prevost, gives local teachers access to lab equipment and training — and students a taste of real scientific discovery.
August 20, 2026Faculty News, Research & Innovation
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