https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 10 Apr 2026 08:56:55 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/hurricanes-and-heat-fluxes-doctoral-graduate-explores-mechanisms-driving-tropical-storms.aspxCombining his background in meteorology with physical oceanography, Sorinas worked with data from buoys and moorings stationed in the Gulf to help improve our understanding of how hurricanes gain strength.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 Hurricanes and heat fluxes: Doctoral graduate explores mechanisms driving tropical stormsCombining his background in meteorology with physical oceanography, Sorinas worked with data from buoys and moorings stationed in the Gulf to help improve our understanding of how hurricanes gain strength.Luis Sorinas Morales studied heat fluxes in the Gulf to better understand what drives the rapid intensification of hurricanes.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/hurricanes-and-heat-fluxes-doctoral-graduate-explores-mechanisms-driving-tropical-storms.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Hurricaneshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/study-finds-pressure-point-in-the-gulf-could-drive-hurricane-strength.aspxResearchers identify how the absence of a strong current at a critical location in the Gulf led to unusually high subsurface sea temperatures and influenced the rapid intensification of Hurricane Ian.Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:06:47 Study finds ‘pressure point’ in the Gulf could drive hurricane strengthResearchers identify how the absence of a strong current at a critical location in the Gulf led to unusually high subsurface sea temperatures and influenced the rapid intensification of Hurricane Ian.Hurricane Ian developed from a Cat 3 to 5 before it hit Florida. NASA Earth Observatory image by Lauren Dauphin, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/study-finds-pressure-point-in-the-gulf-could-drive-hurricane-strength.aspxHurricanes,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/how-rivers-fuel-hurricanes-and-how-that-knowledge-can-improve-forecasts.aspxA recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the USF College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm’s rapid intensification.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:00:00 How rivers fuel hurricanes — and how that knowledge can improve forecastsA recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the USF College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm’s rapid intensification.Rapid intensification during Hurricane Idalia saw the storm develop from a Category 1 to a Category 4 in less than 24 hours. Credit: NASA Earth Observatoryhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/how-rivers-fuel-hurricanes-and-how-that-knowledge-can-improve-forecasts.aspxHurricanes,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/hurricane-season-puts-new-storm-surge-model-to-the-test.aspxSpread 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.Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:25:34 Hurricane season puts new storm surge model to the testSpread 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.Hurricane Milton captured via NOAA’s GOES East satellite as it approached the west coast of Florida. Image courtesy of NOAA/NESDIShttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/hurricane-season-puts-new-storm-surge-model-to-the-test.aspxHurricanes,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/how-a-usf-glider-helped-forecast-hurricane-helene.aspxAn 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.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:04:19 How a USF glider helped forecast Hurricane HeleneAn 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.The glider Jai Alai was originally deployed for red tide observations but remained in the water to collect data on both Hurricane Helen and Milton. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/how-a-usf-glider-helped-forecast-hurricane-helene.aspxHurricanes,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/the-ocean-circulation-lab-braces-for-a-busy-hurricane-season.aspxThe Ocean Circulation Lab maintains a pair of high-resolution circulation models that can be used to forecast water levels days before hurricane landfall.Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:13:51 The Ocean Circulation Lab braces for a busy hurricane seasonThe Ocean Circulation Lab maintains a pair of high-resolution circulation models that can be used to forecast water levels days before hurricane landfall.The National Weather Service predicts an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane Idalia is seen here after landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida in August 2023. Credit: NOAA https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/the-ocean-circulation-lab-braces-for-a-busy-hurricane-season.aspxFlorida Flood Hub,Hurricanes,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-preparedness-takes-many-forms-usf-providing-support.aspxWhen a hurricane makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, it has the potential to impact the entire Tampa Bay region. That’s why USF researchers across all three campuses are involved in a number of innovative endeavors and public initiatives to better prepare communities for the next storm.External ArticleMon, 06 May 2024 07:54:04 Hurricane preparedness takes many forms - USF providing support on all frontsWhen a hurricane makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, it has the potential to impact the entire Tampa Bay region. That’s why USF researchers across all three campuses are involved in a number of innovative endeavors and public initiatives to better prepare communities for the next storm.Hurricane Ian as it approaches Florida in 2022. Photo from NASA.https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-preparedness-takes-many-forms-usf-providing-support.aspxHurricanes,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/hurricane-season-underscores-the-value-of-improved-flood-forecasting.aspxIn late May, forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center signaled a tempestuous 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Hurricane season underscores the value of improved flood forecastingIn late May, forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center signaled a tempestuous 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.Florida’s flat, low-lying topography makes many areas susceptible to flooding. Hurricanes can highlight those vulnerabilities.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/hurricane-season-underscores-the-value-of-improved-flood-forecasting.aspxFlorida Flood Hub,Hurricanes,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/how-the-college-of-marine-science-responded-to-hurricane-ian.aspxIn the wake of the hurricane, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science (CMS) have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, these snapshots show our teams at work.Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 How the College of Marine Science responded to Hurricane IanIn the wake of the hurricane, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science (CMS) have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, these snapshots show our teams at work.Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28 as the fourth-strongest storm in the state’s history.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/how-the-college-of-marine-science-responded-to-hurricane-ian.aspxFlorida Flood Hub,Hurricanes,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/keeping-our-eyes-on-hurricanes.aspxHurricane season is ramping up. From submersible “pickup trucks” to “flying research labs,” hurricane monitoring programs help modelers predict the strength and path of tropical systems.Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Keeping our eyes on hurricanesHurricane season is ramping up. From submersible “pickup trucks” to “flying research labs,” hurricane monitoring programs help modelers predict the strength and path of tropical systems.The view from inside Hurricane Florence in 2018. Credit: Nick Underwood/NOAAhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/keeping-our-eyes-on-hurricanes.aspxHurricanes,Resiliency Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2020/servicing-the-buoys-its-hurricane-season.aspxThe coronavirus pandemic has introduced hefty interruptions to the day to day operations but the team is working hard to ensure continuous function by the network of USF buoys deployed in the Gulf of Mexico.Rocky D. BullThu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Servicing the Buoys: It’s Hurricane Season!The coronavirus pandemic has introduced hefty interruptions to the day to day operations but the team is working hard to ensure continuous function by the network of USF buoys deployed in the Gulf of Mexico.Jay Law and Dr. Robert Weisberg prepare to board the Weatherbird II after installing wind sensors on a buoy newly deployed at sea.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2020/servicing-the-buoys-its-hurricane-season.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Hurricaneshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2020/squalls-out-on-the-gulf-stream.aspxYep, it’s that time again. Hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30. Here’s a short video glimpse into how researchers at the USF College of Marine Science help better forecast and understand hurricanes.Rocky D. BullMon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Squalls Out on the Gulf StreamYep, it’s that time again. Hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30. Here’s a short video glimpse into how researchers at the USF College of Marine Science help better forecast and understand hurricanes.Flying through the eye of Hurricane Florence aboard a NOAA WP-3D Orion, nicknamed “Kermit.”Photo courtesy of College of Marine Science graduate student, Nick Underwood. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2020/squalls-out-on-the-gulf-stream.aspxHurricanes,News