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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

Pamela Hallock Muller named USF Distinguished University Professor

How Do You Age a Fish?

Monday, April 14, 2025

Last week, a handful of the TBS crew attended a two-day workshop on fish ‘ageing,’ generously hosted by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and led by fish ageing expert and researcher, Kristin Cook.

Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT) recently collaborated with Chance Maritime Technologies to acquire data at three backscatter calibration sites using an uncrewed boat.

Public-private partnership improves seafloor mapping in Tampa Bay

Friday, April 11, 2025

The Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies partnered with Chance Maritime Technologies to develop backscatter calibration sites using an autonomous vehicle.