https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 15 May 2026 03:45:00 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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/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/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 Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted in abundance over the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:04:22 Study reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populationsCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted in abundance over the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.Sargassum is declining in the North Atlantic region where it was first reported by Christopher Columbus in the 15th century. Here, Sea Education Association’s SSV Corwith Cramer sails near a mat of holopelagic sargassum. Credit: Jeff Schell.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxNews,Publication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/understanding-the-value-of-plankton-to-humanity.aspxA new paper co-authored by Frank Müller-Karger, USF Distinguished University Professor, explores the many benefits that plankton bring to humans and the planet.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:26:00 Understanding the value of plankton to humanityA new paper co-authored by Frank Müller-Karger, USF Distinguished University Professor, explores the many benefits that plankton bring to humans and the planet.Plankton, such as these chain-forming diatoms, have outsized positive impacts on the planet, according to a new paper that explores the value of these organisms. Credit: NOAA.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/understanding-the-value-of-plankton-to-humanity.aspxNews,Publication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/iron-fingerprints-reveal-marine-pollution-thousands-of-miles-away.aspxIron found in the North Pacific Transition Zone can travel thousands of miles from industrial sources, such as this coal power plant in Indonesia.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:00 Iron “fingerprints” reveal marine pollution thousands of miles awayIron found in the North Pacific Transition Zone can travel thousands of miles from industrial sources, such as this coal power plant in Indonesia.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/iron-fingerprints-reveal-marine-pollution-thousands-of-miles-away.aspxNews,Publication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/fossil-record-reveals-a-bright-spot-for-seagrass-ecosystems.aspxIn a new study, researchers used fossils of mollusks to determine the long-term health of seagrass ecosystems along Florida’s Nature Coast. The results show these habitats have been relatively healthy for several millenia.Fri, 16 May 2025 14:03:01 Fossil record reveals a bright spot for seagrass ecosystemsIn a new study, researchers used fossils of mollusks to determine the long-term health of seagrass ecosystems along Florida’s Nature Coast. The results show these habitats have been relatively healthy for several millenia.In a recent study, researchers studied fossils of mollusks along Florida’s nature coast to determine the long-term health of the region’s seagrass ecosystems, such as this one in Crystal River. Credit: David Schrichte / Ocean Image Bank.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/fossil-record-reveals-a-bright-spot-for-seagrass-ecosystems.aspxNews,Publication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/nitrogen-loss-in-estuaries-may-differ-from-open-ocean-oxygen-minimum-zones-in-response-to-deoxygenation.aspxIn a recent study led by Weiyi Tang, assistant professor at the USF College of Marine Science, scientists found that nitrogen loss in estuaries may differ from open ocean oxygen minimum zones in response to deoxygenation.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:05:04 Nitrogen loss in estuaries may differ from open ocean oxygen minimum zones in response to deoxygenationIn a recent study led by Weiyi Tang, assistant professor at the USF College of Marine Science, scientists found that nitrogen loss in estuaries may differ from open ocean oxygen minimum zones in response to deoxygenation.In a recent study led by Weiyi Tang, assistant professor at the USF College of Marine Science, scientists found that nitrogen loss in estuaries such as Chesapeake Bay may differ from open ocean oxygen minimum zones in response to deoxygenation. The paper was recently published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. Image credit: Landsat/NASAhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/nitrogen-loss-in-estuaries-may-differ-from-open-ocean-oxygen-minimum-zones-in-response-to-deoxygenation.aspxPublication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/the-influence-of-california-wildfires-on-marine-trace-metals.aspxZach Bunnell, a doctoral student in the lab of Tim Conway, is the lead author on a paper published in Geophysical Research Letters. The paper found that iron from wildfires in California makes it to the equatorial pacific, where it may influence surface productivity.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:57:14 The influence of California’s wildfires on marine trace metalsZach Bunnell, a doctoral student in the lab of Tim Conway, is the lead author on a paper published in Geophysical Research Letters. The paper found that iron from wildfires in California makes it to the equatorial pacific, where it may influence surface productivity.In a recent paper led by researchers at the USF College of Marine Science, scientists found that iron from wildfires in California makes it to the equatorial pacific, where it may influence surface productivity. Courtesy of Zach Bunnell.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/the-influence-of-california-wildfires-on-marine-trace-metals.aspxPublication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/nutrient-management-is-effective-to-reduce-nitrous-oxide-emissions-in-a-large-estuary.aspxIn a recent article in Science Advances, Weiyi Tang, assistant professor of chemical oceanography at the College of Marine Science, demonstrates that nutrient management not only improves water quality but also has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:43:27 Nutrient management is effective to reduce nitrous oxide emissions in a large estuaryIn a recent article in Science Advances, Weiyi Tang, assistant professor of chemical oceanography at the College of Marine Science, demonstrates that nutrient management not only improves water quality but also has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Model-predicted N2O emissions in Chesapeake Bay under warming and nutrient management. Courtesy of Weiyi Tang.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/nutrient-management-is-effective-to-reduce-nitrous-oxide-emissions-in-a-large-estuary.aspxPublication Highlightshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/revealed-by-satellites-long-term-trends-of-coastal-water-quality-in-qatar.aspxIn a recent article, members of the Optical Oceanography Lab used satellite observations to track changes to coastal water quality in Qatar, where a fast-growing economy comes with environmental challenges.Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:15:25 Revealed by satellites: Long-term trends of coastal water quality in QatarIn a recent article, members of the Optical Oceanography Lab used satellite observations to track changes to coastal water quality in Qatar, where a fast-growing economy comes with environmental challenges.Cheng Xue, a postdoctoral scholar in the Optical Oceanography Lab at USF CMS, is the lead author on a recent article published in the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. The figure above shows satellite images of Qatari coastal waters (left) and the floating algae scums of 2017 (right). Courtesy of Cheng Xue.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2024/revealed-by-satellites-long-term-trends-of-coastal-water-quality-in-qatar.aspxPublication Highlights