https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 18 Aug 2026 01:41:13 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/for-35-years-this-oceanography-camp-has-trained-future-scientists.aspxFor over three decades, the program has helped more than 1,500 rising high school students gain interest and excitement about science and the ocean. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:12:44 For 35 years, this oceanography camp has trained future scientistsFor over three decades, the program has helped more than 1,500 rising high school students gain interest and excitement about science and the ocean. Over 1,500 campers have attended the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls since it launched in 1991, learning about marine science through field trips and hands-on activities led by graduate students. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/for-35-years-this-oceanography-camp-has-trained-future-scientists.aspxCommunity Engagement,News,Summer Programshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/how-the-community-has-rallied-around-marine-scientists-in-their-time-of-need.aspxAs news of the historic fire quickly spread, outpourings of support arrived just as fast from a global network of alumni, colleagues, donors, and more.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:38:29 How the community has rallied around marine scientists in their time of needAs news of the historic fire quickly spread, outpourings of support arrived just as fast from a global network of alumni, colleagues, donors, and more.Dean Tom Frazer addressed the crowd during the Oceans of Support fundraiser hosted at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/how-the-community-has-rallied-around-marine-scientists-in-their-time-of-need.aspxCommunity Engagement,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/art-science-collaboration-sheds-new-light-on-ocean-research.aspxThe Breitbart Lab collaborated with local artists to develop creative projects based on marine science research.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:55:35 Art-science collaboration sheds new light on ocean researchThe Breitbart Lab collaborated with local artists to develop creative projects based on marine science research.Creative Clay dancers perform an interpretive dance based on the research conducted at the College of Marine Science. Image credit: Stage Photography of Tampahttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/art-science-collaboration-sheds-new-light-on-ocean-research.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Community Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/former-usf-professor-honored-with-boyd-hill-birds-of-prey-aviary.aspxGabe 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.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:32:48 Former USF professor honored with Boyd Hill Birds of Prey AviaryGabe 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.The Boyd Hill Birds of Prey Aviary was renamed to honor former CMS professor Gabe Vargo who played an integral part in developing the aviary. Photo credit: FOBH/Katie Brydenhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/former-usf-professor-honored-with-boyd-hill-birds-of-prey-aviary.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Community Engagement,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/congratulations-to-the-2024-spoonbill-bowl-winners.aspxThe Spoonbill Bowl is a regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl hosted by USF CMS.Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:18:24 Congratulations to the 2024 Spoonbill Bowl WinnersThe Spoonbill Bowl is a regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl hosted by USF CMS.Congratulations to the 2024 Spoonbill Bowl Winnershttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/congratulations-to-the-2024-spoonbill-bowl-winners.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Community Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/cms-researchers-use-art-as-dynamic-tool-for-science-communication.aspxHow art can be used as a powerful tool by scientists to communicate science effectively, provide fresh perspectives, and make complex ideas more understandable.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:40:31 CMS researchers use art as dynamic tool for science communicationHow art can be used as a powerful tool by scientists to communicate science effectively, provide fresh perspectives, and make complex ideas more understandable.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.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/cms-researchers-use-art-as-dynamic-tool-for-science-communication.aspxCommunity Engagement,Newshttps://theweeklychallenger.com/south-st-pete-youth-become-guardians-of-the-gulf-with-usf/Guardians of the Gulf is a STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) about coastal and human resiliency run by the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science (USF CMS).External ArticleTue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 South St. Pete youth become ‘Guardians of the Gulf’ with USFGuardians of the Gulf is a STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) about coastal and human resiliency run by the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science (USF CMS).Nearly 25 youth from the Royal Theater Boys & Girls Club of the Suncoast spent three days of their spring break becoming ‘Guardians of the Gulf.’https://theweeklychallenger.com/south-st-pete-youth-become-guardians-of-the-gulf-with-usf/Community Engagement,Resiliency Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/waves-of-inspiration-media-release.aspxWaves of Inspiration - MEDIA ADVISORY. Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2022 to unveil major capital improvements at Clam Bayou Marine Education Center,Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Waves of InspirationWaves of Inspiration - MEDIA ADVISORY. Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2022 to unveil major capital improvements at Clam Bayou Marine Education Center,Dock view of Clam Bayou Marine Education Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/waves-of-inspiration-media-release.aspxCommunity Engagement,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/spoonbill-bowl-2022-a-nail-biter-of-an-event.aspxThe 18th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Spoonbill Bowl was hosted by USF College of Marine Science on February 11th and 12th, 2022.Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Spoonbill Bowl 2022 – A Nail biter of an eventThe 18th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Spoonbill Bowl was hosted by USF College of Marine Science on February 11th and 12th, 2022.The Spoonbill Bowl took place at the USF St Petersburg campus, with 15 high school teams competing for trophy. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/spoonbill-bowl-2022-a-nail-biter-of-an-event.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Community Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/the-making-of-virus-hunters.aspxA Virtual St. Pete Science Festival Activity.Rocky D. BullThu, 21 Oct 2021 15:00:00 The Making of: Virus HuntersA Virtual St. Pete Science Festival Activity.Virus Hunters activity backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/the-making-of-virus-hunters.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Community Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/spoonbill-bowl-a-virtual-success.aspxCongratulations to all the students and coaches and a huge thank you to the committee and volunteers that made this online event possible!Rocky D. BullWed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Spoonbill Bowl – A Virtual Success!Congratulations to all the students and coaches and a huge thank you to the committee and volunteers that made this online event possible!Plunging into Our Polar Seas was the theme for this year’s competition, where students competed virtually for the first time. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/spoonbill-bowl-a-virtual-success.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Community Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/spoonbill-competition-the-biggest-ever-goes-virtual.aspxFor the first time in its long-running history, the Spoonbill Ocean Sciences Bowl, a regional high school competition in St. Petersburg, FL where teams compete to advance to the National Ocean Sciences Bowl, will be held virtually.Rocky D. BullFri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Spoonbill Competition – the Biggest Ever -- Goes VirtualFor the first time in its long-running history, the Spoonbill Ocean Sciences Bowl, a regional high school competition in St. Petersburg, FL where teams compete to advance to the National Ocean Sciences Bowl, will be held virtually.The winning team of the (pre-COVID!) 2020 Spoonbill Ocean Sciences Bowl from Gainesville, FL. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/spoonbill-competition-the-biggest-ever-goes-virtual.aspxCommunity Engagement