https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 01:29:08 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/oil-spills-spiked-in-the-persian-gulf-during-the-iran-war-according-to-new-study.aspxThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz increased the number of stagnant vessels in the region, inducing more oil pollution, the authors said.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:13:05 Oil spills spiked in the Persian Gulf during the Iran war, according to new studyThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz increased the number of stagnant vessels in the region, inducing more oil pollution, the authors said.A study by College of Marine Science researchers used NASA satellite data to observe oil pollution in the Persian Gulf, pictured here [Photo courtesy of NASA]https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/oil-spills-spiked-in-the-persian-gulf-during-the-iran-war-according-to-new-study.aspxNews,Publication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/resilience-and-resolve-drive-marine-researchers-in-the-wake-of-disaster.aspxAfter a devastating fire at its primary facility, the College of Marine Science has bounced back to ensure its research and impact continue.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:49:13 Resilience and resolve drive marine researchers in the wake of disasterAfter a devastating fire at its primary facility, the College of Marine Science has bounced back to ensure its research and impact continue.While departing on a recent research cruise, crew members aboard the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II showed appreciation for the community’s support since the fire. Credit: Dyllan Furnesshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/resilience-and-resolve-drive-marine-researchers-in-the-wake-of-disaster.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/after-devastating-fire-usf-marine-scientists-race-to-keep-ocean-monitoring-on-track.aspxAt the USF College of Marine Science, data gathered from ocean buoys and scientific models help ensure the security of communities during hurricane season.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:20 After devastating fire, USF marine scientists race to keep ocean monitoring on trackAt the USF College of Marine Science, data gathered from ocean buoys and scientific models help ensure the security of communities during hurricane season.Researchers from the Ocean Circulation Lab service a buoy in the Gulf. Photos by Jackson Sullivan.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/after-devastating-fire-usf-marine-scientists-race-to-keep-ocean-monitoring-on-track.aspxHurricanes,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/how-did-the-deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-impact-marine-snow-in-the-gulf.aspxAfter the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Professor Kendra Daly used a camera imaging system to identify the effects oil had on the region, specifically marine snow production.Thu, 21 May 2026 10:23:47 How did the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill impact marine snow in the Gulf?After the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Professor Kendra Daly used a camera imaging system to identify the effects oil had on the region, specifically marine snow production.Marine snow particles, small aggregates of dead organisms and sticky materials, sank faster due to the oil spill. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/how-did-the-deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-impact-marine-snow-in-the-gulf.aspxNews,Publication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/podcast-highlights-local-research-and-programs-with-far-reaching-impacts.aspxSeason two of “The Rising Tides Podcast” explores ocean research and programs in Tampa Bay that have impacts across Florida and beyond.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:34:38 Podcast highlights local research and programs with far-reaching impactsSeason two of “The Rising Tides Podcast” explores ocean research and programs in Tampa Bay that have impacts across Florida and beyond.“The Rising Tides Podcast” offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at oceanography in action, including glimpses of the future of marine science through interviews with faculty, staff, and students in the USF College of Marine Science.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/podcast-highlights-local-research-and-programs-with-far-reaching-impacts.aspxNews,Podcastshttps://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/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspxFor more than ten years, bold research led by the USF College of Marine Science has improved our understanding of the harmful algae blooms, fisheries health, and water quality of South Florida.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:49:42 Tracking decades of ecological changes in South Florida’s marine environmentFor more than ten years, bold research led by the USF College of Marine Science has improved our understanding of the harmful algae blooms, fisheries health, and water quality of South Florida.The data collected on the bimonthly South Florida Ecosystem Restoration cruises are used to evaluate water quality along Florida’s west coast, monitoring for red tide, low oxygen zones, and increased nutrients. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspxNewshttps://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/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxFor the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:48:35 USF to host stopover for the iconic Ocean RaceFor the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.Crews in The Ocean Race navigate state-of-the-art offshore sailing yachts around the world. Next year’s event includes a 12-day stopover in St. Petersburg-Clearwater. Credit: The Ocean Racehttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/new-evidence-challenges-prevailing-assumptions-about-melting-ice-shelves-suppling-iron.aspxThe research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:33:24 New evidence challenges prevailing assumptions about melting ice shelves suppling ironThe research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.Sampling rosette with gray sampling bottles at left, the ship’s rail at lower right, and the face of the ice shelf in the background. Credit: Rob Sherrellhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/new-evidence-challenges-prevailing-assumptions-about-melting-ice-shelves-suppling-iron.aspxNews,Publication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/gag-grouper-are-overfished-in-the-gulf-this-new-tool-could-help.aspxThe new approach “provides a flexible tool to support decision making, particularly for vulnerable, highly targeted stocks,” according to the authors.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:15:32 Gag grouper are overfished in the Gulf. This new tool could helpThe new approach “provides a flexible tool to support decision making, particularly for vulnerable, highly targeted stocks,” according to the authors.Gag grouper are a desirable reef fish that face considerable threats from overfishing. Credit: FWC / Margaret Thompsonhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/gag-grouper-are-overfished-in-the-gulf-this-new-tool-could-help.aspxNews,Publication Highlights