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The College of Marine Science celebrates USFג€™s 70th

As USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Marine Science is highlighting stories about our history, including the people and science behind our world-class research enterprise.

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BLOGS & PERSPECTIVES

The newest College of Marine Science graduate, Baranowski gained valuable field experience while completing her masterג€™s degree at the college.

91ֹחַר native follows passion for the ocean to a masterג€™s in marine science

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Christa Baranowski is the newest graduate of the College of Marine Science.

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

How fish might turn rising temperatures into competitive advantages

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

In 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.