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Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first time
In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.
March 20, 2025News
Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the Caribbean
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.
March 13, 2025News
Pamela Hallock Muller named University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor
A world-renowned biogeological oceanographer, Pamela Hallock Muller’s incredible career started at the College in 1983.
February 18, 2025Awards, Blogs and Perspectives, News
Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica Fellows
Chuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.
USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system
The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the USF School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.
January 23, 2025News
The Optical Oceanography Lab wins 2024 William T. Pecora Award
Under the leadership of Chuanmin Hu, the Optical Oceanography Lab has pioneered innovative methodologies to investigate phenomena such as algal blooms, oil spills, and coastal ecosystem dynamics.
USF and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economy
The Continuum, a blue-tech accelerator program, is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts, and stimulate economic growth for the country’s marine economy.
December 10, 2024News, Resiliency News
Graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brand
A senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients.
December 2, 2024News
High-impact research earns recognition for CMS faculty
The list highlights 10 current CMS faculty members and two emeritus faculty, recognizing both career-long and single-year citation achievements.
November 26, 2024Awards, Blogs and Perspectives, News
Former USF professor honored with Boyd Hill Birds of Prey Aviary
Gabe Vargo, a former professor at the College of Marine Science, helped found the birds of prey program at Boyd Hill and was an integral part in developing the aviary.
November 14, 2024Blogs and Perspectives, Community Engagement, News
Hurricane season puts new storm surge model to the test
Spread across the West Florida Shelf, buoys with sensors continuously collect and transmit critical information that allows scientists in the Ocean Circulation Lab at the USF College of Marine Science to track intensification of hurricanes in real time.
October 30, 2024News
How a USF glider helped forecast Hurricane Helene
An underwater glider deployed by a group at the College of Marine Science collected valuable oceanographic data that helped forecasters predict the path and intensity of hurricane Helene.
October 24, 2024News