https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 09 Sep 2026 09:09:22 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/from-the-dock-to-a-doctorate-ilich-found-his-career-path-at-the-college.aspxThe newest graduate, Ilich obtained both his master’s degree and doctoral degree from the College of Marine Science.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:13:58 From the dock to a doctorate, Ilich found his career path at the collegeThe newest graduate, Ilich obtained both his master’s degree and doctoral degree from the College of Marine Science.Ilich spent many days at sea throughout his academic career at the college, capturing images of the seafloor and the organisms that live there. Courtesy of Alexander Ilichhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/from-the-dock-to-a-doctorate-ilich-found-his-career-path-at-the-college.aspxBlogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/new-faculty-member-leverages-ocean-engineering-to-improve-subsea-technology.aspxLakshmi Miller is an ocean engineer whose expertise includes the development of autonomous and unmanned underwater vehicles.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:29:34 New faculty member leverages ocean engineering to improve subsea technologyLakshmi Miller is an ocean engineer whose expertise includes the development of autonomous and unmanned underwater vehicles.Lakshmi Miller, assistant professor of hydrography, is an ocean engineer with expertise in developing autonomous and unmanned underwater vehicles. Courtesy of Lakshmi Millerhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/new-faculty-member-leverages-ocean-engineering-to-improve-subsea-technology.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/el-nino-and-its-global-impact-on-weather-and-climate.aspxEl Niño events can have significant impacts across the globe including on droughts, rainfall, and the development of tropical storms.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:45:58 El Niño and its global impact on weather and climateEl Niño events can have significant impacts across the globe including on droughts, rainfall, and the development of tropical storms.El Niño events are known to dampen Atlantic hurricanes through increased wind shear. However, storms can persist, such as Tropical Storm Erika, seen here from above in 2015. Credit: NOAAhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/el-nino-and-its-global-impact-on-weather-and-climate.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/florida-native-follows-passion-for-the-ocean-to-a-masters-in-marine-science.aspxChrista Baranowski is the newest graduate of the College of Marine Science.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:05:27 Florida native follows passion for the ocean to a master’s in marine scienceChrista Baranowski is the newest graduate of the College of Marine Science.The newest College of Marine Science graduate, Baranowski gained valuable field experience while completing her master’s degree at the college.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/florida-native-follows-passion-for-the-ocean-to-a-masters-in-marine-science.aspxBlogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/how-fish-might-turn-rising-temperatures-into-competitive-advantages.aspxIn a recent study on flatfish, Professor Brad Seibel challenges a long-held theory about how animals respond to changes in temperature. His findings could have its broader implications for species facing higher ocean temperatures.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:54:47 How fish might turn rising temperatures into competitive advantagesIn a recent study on flatfish, Professor Brad Seibel challenges a long-held theory about how animals respond to changes in temperature. His findings could have its broader implications for species facing higher ocean temperatures.Professor Brad Seibel examined hundreds of measurements from dozens of species of flatfish, looking at their metabolic rates across various body sizes and temperatures. Credit: Ocean Image Bank / Nico Marin https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/how-fish-might-turn-rising-temperatures-into-competitive-advantages.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Publication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxRecipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.External ArticleThu, 16 Apr 2026 11:19:01 USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awardsRecipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.Dr. Brian Barnes. 2026 Outstanding Research Achievement Awardhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/researcher-seeks-to-integrate-traditional-and-academic-knowledge.aspxDoctoral candidate Claudia Barón-Aguilar published two papers on Indigenous communities and their role in academic research.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:02:43 Researcher seeks to integrate traditional and academic knowledgeDoctoral candidate Claudia Barón-Aguilar published two papers on Indigenous communities and their role in academic research.Claudia Barón-Aguilar, a doctoral candidate, is an Indigenous scientist whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/researcher-seeks-to-integrate-traditional-and-academic-knowledge.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Publication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/linking-ice-melt-to-life-in-the-weddell-sea.aspxMargaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:21:25 Linking ice melt to life in the Weddell SeaMargaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.Margaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region. Photo credit: Tricia Thibodeauhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/linking-ice-melt-to-life-in-the-weddell-sea.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/college-of-marine-science-represented-by-two-fellows-in-the-national-academies-gulf-research-program.aspxThis Gulf Scholars Program gives 12 people the opportunity to work alongside environmental agencies and organizations across the Gulf Coast.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:18:44 College of Marine Science represented by two fellows in the National Academies’ Gulf Research ProgramThis Gulf Scholars Program gives 12 people the opportunity to work alongside environmental agencies and organizations across the Gulf Coast.April Ellis and Natalia López-Figueroa are two of 12 Science Policy Fellows across the Gulf Coast region. Credit: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/college-of-marine-science-represented-by-two-fellows-in-the-national-academies-gulf-research-program.aspxBlogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/student-research-on-display-at-the-graduate-student-symposium.aspxThe USF College of Marine Science welcomed students, faculty, and guests for its 42nd annual Graduate Student Symposium on Friday, January 16, 2026, continuing a long-standing tradition of showcasing student-led research.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:13:23 Student research on display at the Graduate Student SymposiumThe USF College of Marine Science welcomed students, faculty, and guests for its 42nd annual Graduate Student Symposium on Friday, January 16, 2026, continuing a long-standing tradition of showcasing student-led research.Fourteen graduate students presented their research at this year’s Graduate Student Symposium.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/student-research-on-display-at-the-graduate-student-symposium.aspxBlogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/ice-cores-and-ensembles-graduate-student-combines-passion-for-music-and-marine-science.aspxOrion Schomber reflects on her time at the college, how she chose marine science, and how music has influenced her research.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:03:22 Ice cores and ensembles: graduate student combines passion for music and marine scienceOrion Schomber reflects on her time at the college, how she chose marine science, and how music has influenced her research.In addition to her research, Schomber enjoyed sharing her love of geology with others, and served as a mentor for the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/ice-cores-and-ensembles-graduate-student-combines-passion-for-music-and-marine-science.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/tiny-shells-with-a-big-story-graduate-student-develops-course-exploring-microscopic-organisms.aspxAngelique Rosa Marín designed a free course about foraminifera, which capture oceanic conditions as their shells grow and can be used to monitor the health of the ocean.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:42:05 Tiny shells with a big story: graduate student develops course exploring microscopic organismsAngelique Rosa Marín designed a free course about foraminifera, which capture oceanic conditions as their shells grow and can be used to monitor the health of the ocean.CMS graduate student Angelique Rosa Marín conducts research at Puerto Rico’s Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/tiny-shells-with-a-big-story-graduate-student-develops-course-exploring-microscopic-organisms.aspxBlogs and Perspectives