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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.

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BLOGS & PERSPECTIVES

C-BASS at sunset. Image credit: Alex Ilich.

On the hunt for Amberjacks from Florida to North Carolina

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The C-BASS team recently completed a 21-day research cruise aboard Florida Institute of Oceanography’s (FIO) vessel, R/V Weatherbird II, in search of Greater Amberjack.

The continent covered in ice is over 10,000 miles away from the sunshine state. Here’s why Floridians should care about it. IMAGE ABOVE: The RV Gould, a U.S. Antarctic Program ship transporting researchers back from Palmer Station. Photo credit: Amelia Shevenell.

Southern Ocean Science – a different kind of SOS?

Monday, May 8, 2023

The continent covered in ice is over 10,000 miles away from the sunshine state. Here’s why Floridians should care about it.

CMS in the News

Researchers will tag bull sharks such as this one and place receivers across area waterways. When the sharks swim past these receivers, their tags will emit a radio signal letting the receiver collect long-term information about individual sharks’ habits. Photos courtesy of Wikimedia / Creative Commons

Scientists to begin studying Crystal River’s bull shark population

Sunday, May 21, 2023

After years of local efforts devoted to manatees, a different Crystal River species may get its time in the academic limelight: the bull shark.

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

Scientists work on new ways to map Earth's final frontier: the ocean floor

Friday, May 19, 2023

Researchers have found new methods to make detailed maps of the sea floor. The maps will make it possible to spot and protect sensitive marine habitats, ensure safe navigation for ships and keep people on land safe during a hurricane.

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On the hunt for Amberjacks from Florida to North Carolina

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Scientists to begin studying Crystal River’s bull shark population

Scientists work on new ways to map Earth's final frontier: the ocean floor

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