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A conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD) rosette used to sample water from the ocean’s twilight zone during a GEOTRACES expedition in the Pacific Ocean. Credit: Alex Fox.

Deep-sea discovery shines light on life in the twilight zone

A GEOTRACES expedition in the Pacific Ocean revealed low levels of iron in the ocean’s twilight zone. A paper detailing the unexpected findings was published this week in Nature.

September 19, 2024News

Skeletons and shells from an invasive species of foraminifera are helping build beaches like this one in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

An “invasive” marine organism has become an economic resource in the eastern Mediterranean

A recent paper on foraminifera in the eastern Mediterranean offers a unique perspective on the complex interactions between humans and marine environments.

September 12, 2024News

The crew captured the first live footage of the Promachoteuthis squid, a genus which had previously only been characterized from dead samples. Credit: ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute

Team led by USF alum discovers seamount, new species along Nazca Ridge

This discovery of a deep-sea mountain is the latest in a string of new seafloor data gathered in the Nazca Ridge area by scientists led by Jyotika Virmani at the Schmidt Ocean Institute.

September 9, 2024News

An annual tradition, the faculty seminar kicks off the Fall semester and is a chance for faculty members to present their latest research to the College.

Research shines at the Fall 2024 CMS Faculty Seminar Series

An annual tradition, the faculty seminar kicks off the Fall semester and is a chance for faculty members to present their latest research to the College.

September 9, 2024Blogs and Perspectives, News

CMS doctoral candidates Natalia López Figueroa and Michael Schram established the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research.

Founded by CMS students, new ESA section promotes marine and coastal ecology

CMS doctoral candidates Natalia López Figueroa and Michael Schram founded the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research.

August 30, 2024Blogs and Perspectives, News

The CUFES’ first day out at sea collecting fish eggs as the Weatherbird II is underway heading north to the panhandle. Picture Credit: Jess Van Vaerenbergh

Device built from scratch helps scientists tackle a fish-spawning mystery

A CMS student built a Continuous Underway Fish Egg Samper, or a CUFES for a new SHELF project to determine what species of fish and where they are spawning on the West Florida Shelf. This device took its maiden voyage in late June.

August 12, 2024News

A pair of recent studies found that sea surface temperatures are rising rapidly in South Florida’s estuaries, including Florida Bay, pictured here. Credit: National Park Service

Estuaries in South Florida are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean

Using satellite data, CMS researchers found that sea surface temperatures in four estuaries in South Florida have risen faster than sea surface temperatures globally and in the Gulf of Mexico.

August 7, 2024News

Undergraduates went on field trips that included NOAA Hurricane Hunters in Lakeland, the National Weather Service in Ruskin and a research cruise through Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Students from across the country spent their summer at USF conducting ocean and weather research

Undergraduate students from across the country spent their summer on USF's St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.

July 25, 2024Diversity, News

Developed in partnership with the USF College of Marine Science, the blue economy concentration is tailored for professionals who want to lead in maritime trade, coastal tourism and fisheries management.

USF launches MBAs in blue economy, personal financial planning, and healthcare leadership

Beginning this fall, students seeking an MBA at the University of South Florida will have three new offerings to consider. The new concentrations — blue economy, personal financial planning, and healthcare leadership — are designed to address the evolving needs of the global market.

July 15, 2024News

The ROV Taurus is a sophisticated, remotely operated vehicle that can reach ocean depths of up to 2.5 miles

USF and Florida Institute of Oceanography’s new remotely operated vehicle to advance deep-sea exploration and education

Researchers studying the deep sea have access to a powerful new tool with the acquisition of a sophisticated, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) by the University of South Florida and Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO).

July 8, 2024News

Rescue 5, one of Eckerd College Search and Rescue (EC-SAR)’s vessels which is outfitted with a data logger for Crowd the Bay. Photo credit: Matthew Hommeyer/Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies.

USF Mapping Center Taps Tampa Bay’s Boating Crowd for Seafloor Depth Measurements

The state’s profound connection to the ocean is underscored by the many maritime activities and industries that bolster its economy. Safe boating, whether for commercial shipping, fishing, or leisure, relies on one common element: nautical charts.

June 20, 2024News

A home’s front lawn is flooded from heavy rains on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Miami Shores, Florida. D.A. VARELA dvarela@miamiherald.com

Climate change can amplify big rainstorms, but true fixes are far off for South Florida

Once again, South Florida was submerged under an unsettling amount of water this week, the kind of totals usually only seen during a tropical storm or hurricane.

June 17, 2024Florida Flood Hub, News

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