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USF College of Marine Science in the News

USF College of Marine Science in the News

August 5, 2026
Harbinger for Florida, Gulf States? Seaweed Smothers Coastlines in Caribbean, Mexico

August 4, 2026
USF College of Marine Science receives federal support following devastating fire

July 31, 2026
A blanket of seaweed smothers coastlines from the Caribbean to Mexico

July 30, 2026
The University of South Florida is receiving a grant for new ocean monitoring equipment

July 30, 2026
Sargassum Seaweed Blankets Marco Beach

July 30, 2026
Update on USF Marine Lab Fire

July 29, 2026
Mexico to unveil sargassum plan as crisis worsens in Caribbean

July 28, 2026
Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment 

July 26, 2026
Tour USF's Keys Marine Lab, which expanded capacity for rescued corals after extreme heat

July 18, 2026
USF Prepares for El Nino Threat to Florida’s Coral Reef

July 17, 2026
USF marine science fire: St. Pete recovery operations save vital scientific research despite heavy damage

July 16, 2026
How is USF St. Pete’s Marine Science Lab doing 2 months after catastrophic fire?

July 16, 2026
Florida corals are once again under threat of a hot El Niño, three years after historic bleaching

July 15, 2026
Coral rescuers prepare for El Niño

July 8, 2026
Coastal communities spending millions to fight onslaught of seaweed

July 6, 2026
USF College of Marine Science lab fire: Scientists save irreplaceable samples

June 27, 2026
USF marine labs race to rebuild after fire

June 23, 2026
USF scientist explains Florida's growing sargassum problem

June 23, 2026
Seaweed Surges Across South Florida Beaches

June 23, 2026
After lab fire, USF researchers rejoice at recovered samples. But there's still 'a long road ahead'

June 21, 2026
World Cup Visitors in Miami Encounter Beaches Thick With Smelly Seaweed

June 20, 2026
At marine science camp, Pinellas teens get firsthand look at Gulf life

June 17, 2026
When will the seaweed go away? Expert weighs in on record sargassum season

June 16, 2026
Sargassum season is back in South Florida. Not all beachgoers mind

June 16, 2026
USF marine science research destroyed in St. Pete lab fire caused by lightning strike

June 15, 2026
Sargassum surges on Key Biscayne beaches. Visitors just cope

June 12, 2026
Clear Skies And Clean Water: Red Tide Vanishes From Most Florida Coasts

June 8, 2026
USF oceanographers rush to maintain hurricane forecasts after fire rips through marine lab

June 4, 2026
Researchers Using New Tech to Track Seawood

June 3, 2026
Scientists say a record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May

May 29, 2026
Tiny Traces Of Red Tide Pop Up On Florida Coasts, But Beaches Stay Clear

May 27, 2026
Record tons of sargassum arriving in Southeast Florida, Florida Keys, Caribbean

May 25, 2026
Most seaweed ever? Memorial Day could foreshadow another record for sargassum

May 15, 2026
A fundraiser to support the USF Marine Science community is happening on Friday

May 15, 2026
USF hosts "Ocean of Support" fundraiser to rebuild torched Marine Science lab

May 15, 2026
St. Pete community rallies to help rebuild after fire destroys USF Marine Science Laboratory building

May 14, 2026
South Florida Beaches Brace for Sargassum Invasion

May 13, 2026
SEAWEED SURGE: Daily satellite tracking maps sargassum spread

May 13, 2026
Miami’s sargassum problem is exploding. Is climate change to blame?

May 6, 2026
After devastating marine lab fire, lawmakers, donors rally around USF

April 18, 2026
Florida beaches brace for record 'sargassum summer' of stinky seaweed

April 15, 2026
Experts hint at seaweed explosion for Florida beaches this summer

April 9, 2026
Ministry of Blue Economy engages in “Belizing the Blue Economy”

April 3, 2026
Gulf drilling exemption sparks concerns for endangered species

April 3, 2026
Growing Sargassum Across the Caribbean Could Bring More Seaweed to USVI

March 31, 2026
Meet the Kriller Queens

March 30, 2026
How the Riviera Maya Is Turning Crisis Into Coastal Innovation

March 26, 2026
Village of Islamorada seeking to restore Sea Oats beach through stabilization project 

March 19, 2026
Sailboat race around the world will stop in St. Petersburg marina

March 15, 2026
Huge quantities of sargassum are flooding the coasts of the Riviera Maya

March 13, 2026
Spring Sargassum Bloom to Increase

March 12, 2026
‘Worst is yet to come.’ Seaweed could cover South Florida beaches, experts say

March 9, 2026
A Spring Breaker’s Guide To Foul-Smelling Sargassum Seaweed

March 2, 2026
Sargassum Update: USF Reports Elevated February Seaweed Levels With More Growth Ahead

March 2, 2026
A new tool may have prevented the overfishing of Gulf gag grouper for the first in several seasons

February 26, 2026
Sargassum Season" Hits Mexico Early, Prompting Coastal "Military-Grade" Defense

February 24, 2026
‘Major’ wave of seaweed heading toward these beaches ahead of spring break

February 21, 2026
Mexico Tourism Sector Braces for Sargassum Season

February 19, 2026
USF secures $1.5M to upgrade hurricane forecasting after relentless 2024 season

February 4, 2026
State of Science spotlights health, oceans and AI

January 30, 2026
Researchers Develop Tool to Combat Red Tide

January 28, 2026
Scientists record coldest ocean temperature ever in Earth's history—and wonder how life survived

January 28, 2026
Algae blooms are expanding worldwide, Florida scientists say in first ever global study

January 26, 2026
Where do seashells come from?

January 20, 2026
Researchers use AI to track a global increase in floating seaweed

January 19, 2026
Scientists warn of ‘regime shift’ as seaweed blooms expand worldwide

January 14, 2026
Researchers study ‘scary’ amount of seaweed that could clog South Florida beaches this year

January 11, 2026
Could Sargassum Become A Year Round Problem? Here’s What The Experts Say

January 9, 2026
Youth Development: USFSP's Clam Bayou Marine Education Center | St. Pete, FL

January 1, 2026
Sargassum is choking Barbados’ beaches. Here’s how it’s being turned into fuel

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