https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 10 Aug 2026 03:18:56 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-keys-marine-lab-prepares-for-historic-el-nino-threat.aspxRecord-breaking ocean temperatures triggered the most severe coral bleaching ever documented three summers ago. Now with an intense El Nino expected that could fuel exceptionally warm waters, USF researchers are taking action to ensure unprecedented impacts aren't repeated.External ArticleWed, 08 Jul 2026 09:27:53 USF’s Keys Marine Laboratory prepares for historic El Niño threat to Florida’s Coral ReefRecord-breaking ocean temperatures triggered the most severe coral bleaching ever documented three summers ago. Now with an intense El Nino expected that could fuel exceptionally warm waters, USF researchers are taking action to ensure unprecedented impacts aren't repeated.Coral in a research tablehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-keys-marine-lab-prepares-for-historic-el-nino-threat.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Keys Marine Laboratory,USF St. Petersburghttps://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 is bouncing back to ensure its research and impact continue.External ArticleThu, 11 Jun 2026 13:28:19 Resilience and resolve drive marine researchers in the wake of disasterAfter a devastating fire at its primary facility, the College of Marine Science is bouncing back to ensure its research and impact continue.Researchers hold up a sign that says, "St. Pete strong."https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/resilience-and-resolve-drive-marine-researchers-in-the-wake-of-disaster.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Sciencehttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/after-devastating-fire-usf-marine-scientists-race-to-keep-ocean-monitoring-on-track.aspxA devastating fire displaced researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.External ArticleWed, 03 Jun 2026 09:18:54 After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on trackA devastating fire displaced researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.USF marine scientists monitor for hurricaneshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/after-devastating-fire-usf-marine-scientists-race-to-keep-ocean-monitoring-on-track.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/marine-biology-student-selected-noaa-hollings-scholar.aspxThe scholarship provides not only a summer research experience, but also academic scholarships, mentorship, conference funding and professional development opportunities.External ArticleFri, 24 Apr 2026 08:41:07 USF marine biology student selected as NOAA Hollings ScholarThe scholarship provides not only a summer research experience, but also academic scholarships, mentorship, conference funding and professional development opportunities.Student gives the go bulls hand signal near the waterhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/marine-biology-student-selected-noaa-hollings-scholar.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Marine Science,Judy Genshaft Honors Collegehttps://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 across Florida.External ArticleTue, 14 Apr 2026 11:01:51 Tracking decades of ecology in 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 across Florida.Two researchers on a vesselhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspx70th Anniversary,Research and Innovation70th anniversary,College of Marine Sciencehttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxUSF will host The Ocean Race 2027 for the first Gulf Coast stopover, bringing elite offshore sailing teams and their high‑tech vessels to the St. Petersburg campus for a 12‑day community event focused on ocean science, technology, and exploration. The partnership highlights USF’s leadership in marine research while promoting ocean literacy and conservation as the teams prepare for their transatlantic leg to Portugal.External ArticleWed, 18 Mar 2026 11:37:05 USF to host stopover for the iconic Ocean RaceUSF will host The Ocean Race 2027 for the first Gulf Coast stopover, bringing elite offshore sailing teams and their high‑tech vessels to the St. Petersburg campus for a 12‑day community event focused on ocean science, technology, and exploration. The partnership highlights USF’s leadership in marine research while promoting ocean literacy and conservation as the teams prepare for their transatlantic leg to Portugal.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/usf-to-host-stopover-for-the-iconic-ocean-race.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Marine Sciencehttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/about-us/usf-college-of-marine-science-70th-anniversary.aspxFrom striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide USF into the world-class research institution it is today.External ArticleFri, 27 Feb 2026 00:48:09 Uncharted Waters: How the USF College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of USF historyFrom striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide USF into the world-class research institution it is today.Collage of College of Marine Science photoshttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/about-us/usf-college-of-marine-science-70th-anniversary.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,College of Marine Sciencehttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/scientists-harness-ai-to-discover-a-rise-in-floating-algae-across-the-global-ocean.aspxResearchers have conducted a comprehensive study of global floating algae and found that blooms are expanding across the ocean – potentially having a significant impact on marine life, tourism and coastal economies.External ArticleWed, 21 Jan 2026 08:40:31 Scientists harness AI to discover a rise in floating algae across the global oceanResearchers have conducted a comprehensive study of global floating algae and found that blooms are expanding across the ocean – potentially having a significant impact on marine life, tourism and coastal economies.Algae bloomhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/scientists-harness-ai-to-discover-a-rise-in-floating-algae-across-the-global-ocean.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Sciencehttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted during the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.External ArticleThu, 04 Dec 2025 10:45:36 Study reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populationsCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted during the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.Sargassum on the water with a sailboat in the backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Sciencehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxIndustry partnerships have propelled the University of South Florida to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:46:53 USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyondIndustry partnerships have propelled the University of South Florida to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.Two women in a labhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-build-on-deepwater-horizon-research-with-new-project-targeting-pollutants-in-tampa-bay-and-beyond.aspxFrom barnacles to oysters, USF scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of Florida.External ArticleWed, 03 Sep 2025 08:36:12 USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyondFrom barnacles to oysters, USF scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of Florida.Two men stand in the gulf looking for oystershttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-build-on-deepwater-horizon-research-with-new-project-targeting-pollutants-in-tampa-bay-and-beyond.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Marine Sciencehttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/study-finds-pressure-point-in-the-gulf-could-drive-hurricane-strength.aspxUSF researchers have identified 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.External ArticleThu, 24 Jul 2025 15:14:27 Study finds ‘pressure point’ in the Gulf could drive hurricane strengthUSF researchers have identified 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.Satellite image of Hurricane Ianhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2025/study-finds-pressure-point-in-the-gulf-could-drive-hurricane-strength.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science