Welcome to USF College of Marine Science

Keeping our eyes on hurricanes
CMS labs join forces to solve the mysteries of Florida’s red tides
Faster in the Past: New seafloor images – the highest resolution of any taken off the West Antarctic Ice Sheet – upend understanding of Thwaites Glacier retreat
USF awarded $20 million federal grant to protect coral reef and mangrove ecosystems

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.

Learn more about the Flood Hub

BLOGS & PERSPECTIVES

Early evening view of the North Pacific.

Lessons Learned in the North Pacific

Monday, August 22, 2022

The cruise came after my first year as a master’s student, so I spent the year leading up to the cruise learning about ocean processes and reading about sea-going research.

Makenzie Kerr, Natalie Sawaya & Karyna Rosario snorkeling selfie. Photo by Makenzie Kerr.

Viruses thrive in aquatic plants in Florida’s springs

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Recently, the focus has been on viruses in macrophytes, a diverse group of photosynthetic plant-like organisms that are visible with the naked eye, in Florida’s beautiful freshwater springs.

USF CMS alumna Dr. Christin Murphy at an outreach event while a graduate student at the college.

A Q&A with Dr. Christin Murphy

Friday, July 22, 2022

An adept speaker, Dr. Murphy excels in communicating her cross-disciplinary studies through dance, humor, and emphatic excitement for her work and the applications they hold. Dr. Christin Murphy is a wealth of career advice, scientific knowledge, and a pioneer in bio-technology.