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![The new study highlights a growing threat for sea urchin populations as the parasite spreads to new regions.](/marine-science/news/images/sea-urchin-disease-research-oman-490x327.jpg)
Sea urchin killer spreads to new species, region
A deadly parasite that decimated sea urchin populations in the Caribbean has spread to coral reefs in the Sea of Oman and threatens populations around the world.
March 25, 2024News
![Art can serve as a powerful tool for science communication and can make complex ideas more accessible to the public. Author Jess Van Vaerenbergh showcased her digital illustration “Silent Killers” at the Art and Science Exhibit.](/marine-science/news/images/digital-illustration-silent-killers-at-the-art-and-science-xxhibit-jess-van-vaerenbergh-490x327.jpg)
CMS researchers use art as dynamic tool for science communication
How art can be used as a powerful tool by scientists to communicate science effectively, provide fresh perspectives, and make complex ideas more understandable.
March 22, 2024Community Engagement, News
![Rising Tides Newsletter, February 2024 edition.](/marine-science/news/images/usf-cms-rising-tides-newsletter-february-2024-490x327.jpg)
Rising Tides - February 2024
View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, February 2024 edition.
February 29, 2024Rising Tides Newsletter
![Seagrass meadows provide food for marine herbivores and nursey habitats for many fish species.](/marine-science/news/images/seagrass-meadows-provide-food-for-marine-herbivores-and-nursey-habitats-for-fish-species-490x327.jpg)
Hungry herbivores threaten subtropical seagrass meadows
Tropical herbivores, which are on the move due to ocean warming, could harm subtropical seagrass meadows that are less resilient to overgrazing.
February 26, 2024News
![Sunset view. Photo courtesy of Matthew Paulson.](/marine-science/news/images/usf-cms-tackles-environmental-challenges-through-new-initiative-490x328.png)
USF to tackle environmental challenges through new initiative with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg Innovation District
USF continues to strengthen its collaboration with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg Innovation District through the creation of a new program that addresses some of the nation’s most pressing environmental concerns.
February 21, 2024News, Resiliency News
![Frank Müller-Karger’s captivating career path went from a budding interest in whale research to pioneering work in studying phytoplankton blooms via satellite technology. He was recently recognized as a Distinguished University Professor at USF.](/marine-science/news/images/frank-muller-karger-captivating-career-path-usf-college-of-marine-science-490x327.jpg)
Frank Müller-Karger, Distinguished University Professor, recognized for pioneering scientific research and leadership
From whale research to satellite-based remote sensing, Frank Müller-Karger has earned recognition as a Distinguished University Professor at the University of South Florida.
![The seventeen student presentations covered research into biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography, from fish spawning to satellite monitoring.](/marine-science/news/images/seventeen-usf-cms-students-present-research-biological-chemical-geological-physical-oceanography-490x327.jpg)
CMS celebrates 40 years of Graduate Student Symposiums
The breadth of topics covered during the 2024 Graduate Student Symposium illustrates the impressive scope of science conducted at the College of Marine Science.
February 13, 2024Blogs and Perspectives
![Student Macarena Martin Mayor working on spectrophotometric techniques in the Byrne lab.](/marine-science/news/images/macarena-martin-mayor-working-on-spectrophotometric-techniques-490x327.jpg)
Six CMS students awarded the 2024 SAML student award
Six students from the USF College of Marine Science are recipients of the SAML Student Awards for 2024.
January 30, 2024Awards, Blogs and Perspectives
![USF College of Marine Science in the News](/marine-science/news/images/usf-college-of-marine-science-in-the-news-490x327.jpg)
CMS in the News 2023
The USF College of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing USF CMS's research to local, regional, and global audiences. View CMS in the news for 2023.
December 18, 2023CMS in the News
![Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2023](/marine-science/news/images/rising-tides-newsletter-december-2023-490x327.png)
Rising Tides - December 2023
View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2023 edition.
December 15, 2023Rising Tides Newsletter
![Organized by researchers at the USF College of Marine Science, the Collaborative Oceanographic Research & Education (CORE) cruise gave students from the USF St. Petersburg campus and St. Petersburg College the opportunity to apply their skills aboard a five-day cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II.](/marine-science/news/images/2023-core-cruise-documentary-student-at-sea-490x327.png)
Ocean research cruise trains tomorrow’s marine scientists through hands-on fieldwork
Oceanographic education and research combined for students aboard the five-day CORE cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II.
December 14, 2023Blogs and Perspectives, News
![University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University](/marine-science/news/images/catalina-rubiano-surveying-computers-490x327.jpg)
Graduate makes waves mapping the seafloor
Catalina Rubiano is part of the first cohort to graduate from the College of Marine Science with the new hydrography (seafloor mapping) concentration.
December 8, 2023News