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Underwater Minerals Conference 2020 - Day 4

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Addressing the plumes, Steven Rizea, of Deep Reach Technology, relayed the status of a U.S. Department of Energy project to develop a subsea mining system that mitigates the environmental impact of sediment plumes.

Advancing ecosystem-based fisheries management strategies for the Gulf of Mexico

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Earlier this year, Joshua P. Kilborn, was part of a team that published an advice document designed to guide managers and stakeholders within the Gulf of Mexico fisheries management community in developing and implementing a Gulf-wide FEP.

Back at Sea, FINALLY!

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

After several months of COVID delays, the Ocean Circulation Lab recently headed out to service USF Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMPS) moorings.

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Steve Butcher!

Monday, August 17, 2020

A trip down the memory lane of Steve Butcher’s career at the CMS.

Ten Years After Deepwater Horizon, the Possibility of Offshore Oil Drilling in the Gulf Has Resurfaced

Monday, August 31, 2020

The eastern Gulf is considered a “golden trophy” for the oil industry.

Magical, glowing “blue tears” in China’s seas are toxic and steadily growing every year, warn scientists

Friday, August 28, 2020

Tourists from all over China frequent the shores of Matsu Islands to see “blue tears” — an enchanting display of blue lights in the waters. But as beautiful as blue tears are to behold, experts have warned that they are also toxic.

Not All Viruses are Bad!

Check out this beautiful article – geared toward youth and the young at heart! -- featuring Karyna Rosario, PhD, who works in the lab of Mya Breitbart, PhD.

Virtual Science Camps Provide a Much-Needed Escape

The camp looked a bit different this year. Instead of the traditional three-week in-person format, the camp will be a hybrid virtual and in-person format taking place over the next nine months.