https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 19 Apr 2026 11:24:16 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/rising-tides-december-2021.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2021 edition.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Dec 2021 14:00:00 Rising Tides December 2021View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2021 edition.Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2021https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/rising-tides-december-2021.aspxRising Tides Newsletterhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/study-of-antarctic-ices-deep-past-shows-it-could-be-more-vulnerable-to-warming.aspxIn a study published today in Nature , an international team of scientists, including USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS) Associate Professor Amelia Shevenell and graduate student Imogen Browne, documented the evolution of Antarctica’s ice sheets about 20 million years ago.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:00 Study of Antarctic ice’s deep past shows it could be more vulnerable to warmingIn a study published today in Nature , an international team of scientists, including USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS) Associate Professor Amelia Shevenell and graduate student Imogen Browne, documented the evolution of Antarctica’s ice sheets about 20 million years ago.Insights into how the West Antarctic Ice Sheet responded to a warmer climate millions of years ago could improve predictions of its future. Here, USF College of Marine Science Associate Professor, Amelia Shevenell, chief sedimentologist, and Victoria University (NZ) Associate Professor and Antarctic Research Center Director, Rob McKay, co-chief scientist, examine sediment recovered from the Ross Sea during International Ocean Discovery Program Expedition 374 in 2018 (Credit: Mark Leckie)https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/study-of-antarctic-ices-deep-past-shows-it-could-be-more-vulnerable-to-warming.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/cms-in-the-news-2021.aspxThe USF College of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing USF CMS's story to a global audience. View CMS in the news for 2021.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 CMS in the News 2021The USF College of Marine Science news team is dedicated to sharing USF CMS's story to a global audience. View CMS in the news for 2021.USF College of Marine Science in the News https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/cms-in-the-news-2021.aspxCMS in the Newshttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/living-shoreline-being-built-on-st-pete-waterfront-to-protect-area-from-continued-erosionVolunteers are working to build a “living shoreline” along an area of Lassing Park in St. Pete to help protect and restore the waterfront.External ArticleWed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 ‘Living Shoreline’ being built on St. Pete waterfront to protect area from continued erosionVolunteers are working to build a “living shoreline” along an area of Lassing Park in St. Pete to help protect and restore the waterfront.‘Living Shoreline’ being built on St. Pete waterfront to protect area from continued erosionhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/living-shoreline-being-built-on-st-pete-waterfront-to-protect-area-from-continued-erosionResiliency Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/cms-faculty-on-list-of-high-impact-researchers-ranked-worldwide.aspxAn update to a study by Elsevier and Stanford University shows a strong showing from faculty at the USF College of Marine Science.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Dec 2021 19:00:00 CMS faculty on list of high impact researchers ranked worldwideAn update to a study by Elsevier and Stanford University shows a strong showing from faculty at the USF College of Marine Science.USF CMS sunsethttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/cms-faculty-on-list-of-high-impact-researchers-ranked-worldwide.aspxBlogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/gokushoviruses-viruses-that-show-that-in-the-ocean-size-does-not-matter.aspxViruses have been getting a bad rap lately, but viruses are essential to many processes in the oceans.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Dec 2021 18:00:00 Gokushoviruses – viruses that show that, in the ocean, size doesn’t matterViruses have been getting a bad rap lately, but viruses are essential to many processes in the oceans.A simplified diagram of the polony method.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/gokushoviruses-viruses-that-show-that-in-the-ocean-size-does-not-matter.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/usf-launches-first-mission-to-map-vulnerable-coastal-areas-in-tampa-bay-and-gulf-of-mexico-using-a-remotely-operated-vessel.aspxThe mapping products from this approach will also be used to improve storm surge modeling and prediction, maritime safety, fisheries management and more.Rocky D. BullThu, 09 Dec 2021 07:00:00 USF launches first mission to map vulnerable coastal areas in Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico using a remotely operated ‘uncrewed’ vesselThe mapping products from this approach will also be used to improve storm surge modeling and prediction, maritime safety, fisheries management and more.USF marine scientists launch first mission to map Tampa Bay’s vulnerable coastal areas using remotely operated ‘uncrewed’ vessel. Lessons learned from an innovative approach will inform coastal resiliency efforts in Florida and beyond. A press conference was held Dec. 9th. [Additional drone video by Eckerd College / Joe Salcedo.] https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/usf-launches-first-mission-to-map-vulnerable-coastal-areas-in-tampa-bay-and-gulf-of-mexico-using-a-remotely-operated-vessel.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/usf-marine-scientists-launch-first-mission-to-map-tampa-bays-vulnerable-coastal-areas-using-remote-vessel.aspxMedia are invited on Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. to see the latest generation of robotic marine technology in action and hear from experts on how this mission will improve coastal resiliency in Florida.Rocky D. BullWed, 08 Dec 2021 09:00:00 USF marine scientists launch first mission to map Tampa Bay’s vulnerable coastal areas using remotely operated ‘uncrewed’ vesselMedia are invited on Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. to see the latest generation of robotic marine technology in action and hear from experts on how this mission will improve coastal resiliency in Florida.USF Marine Science Floor Mapping Mission. Shown here is the uncrewed surface vessel operated by SeaTrac.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/usf-marine-scientists-launch-first-mission-to-map-tampa-bays-vulnerable-coastal-areas-using-remote-vessel.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/special-issue-of-oceanography-highlights-the-marine-biodiversity-observation-network.aspxExamples and stories illustrate the uses and value of an operational MBON.Rocky D. BullTue, 07 Dec 2021 10:00:00 Special Issue of Oceanography Highlights the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON)Examples and stories illustrate the uses and value of an operational MBON.A Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) on Elbow Reef, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Credit: James Guttusohttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/special-issue-of-oceanography-highlights-the-marine-biodiversity-observation-network.aspxNewshttps://www.fastcompany.com/90694244/when-new-york-floods-this-living-street-stays-dryA new model for street design in the age of post-climate-change storms manages the water instead of trying—and failing—to keep it away.External ArticleWed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 When New York floods, this ‘living street’ stays dryA new model for street design in the age of post-climate-change storms manages the water instead of trying—and failing—to keep it away.When New York floods, this ‘living street’ stays dryhttps://www.fastcompany.com/90694244/when-new-york-floods-this-living-street-stays-dryResiliency Newshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/holes-and-headaches-exposed-in-audit-of-global-ocean-observing-systems.aspxBy the year 2100, if no significant changes are made in how we monitor and safeguard marine life, more than half of the world’s marine species may stand on the brink of extinction.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 Holes and headaches exposed in audit of global ocean observing systemsBy the year 2100, if no significant changes are made in how we monitor and safeguard marine life, more than half of the world’s marine species may stand on the brink of extinction.Coral reef. https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/holes-and-headaches-exposed-in-audit-of-global-ocean-observing-systems.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/life-through-the-eyes-of-a-hogfish.aspxThe hogfish, named for the long hog-like snout it uses to root around in the sand for food, is an iconic Florida Gulf Coast seafood staple known for its delicious white meat.Rocky D. BullTue, 02 Nov 2021 16:00:00 Life through the eyes of a HogfishThe hogfish, named for the long hog-like snout it uses to root around in the sand for food, is an iconic Florida Gulf Coast seafood staple known for its delicious white meat.Up close and personal look at a hogfish eye. Photo by Rob Waara.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2021/life-through-the-eyes-of-a-hogfish.aspxBlogs and Perspectives