Welcome to USF College of Marine Science

The Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation

The Flood Hub is a first in Florida. Established by the state and based at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, it bridges the gap between scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and the public to help communities mitigate and adapt to flooding risks. The Flood Hub’s goal is to improve flood forecasting and inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions.

BLOGS & PERSPECTIVES

Iceberg grounded on Ross Bank. Photo courtesy of Rachel Meyne.

Until Next Time, Ross Bank!

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

After 10 days completing multibeam surveys and Super Sites along our North-South transect of Ross Bank, we switched directions to conduct our East-West transect and finish our science days.

Tom Frazer, CMS dean, had fun as well, even though his clothes were a casualty of the event. He participated in the opening ceremonies that were quite literally…a green blast (Watch the video for evidence). FEBRUARY 22, 2023

CMS students, faculty, staff had a blast at St. Petersburg Science Festival

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

It was the first time since 2018 that the annual St. Petersburg Science Festival was held in person on the USF St. Petersburg campus, and the College of Marine Science (CMS) was front and center in the action.

CMS in the News

USF Oceanographers follow an uncrewed autonomous vessel. The vehicle is helping create hyper-detailed maps of the seafloor just off the coast. (Image: David Levin)

Mapping the Seafloor to Predict Coastal Flooding

Friday, March 24, 2023

The topography of the coastal seafloor has a lot to do with how much flooding coastal areas will experience during hurricanes. As reporter David Levin reports, a team of scientists is working on a new technology to create more accurate seafloor maps in the Gulf of Mexico.