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The College of Marine Science celebrates USF鈥檚 70th

The College of Marine Science celebrates USF鈥檚 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. 

Learn more about USF's 70th 

BLOGS & PERSPECTIVES

The 91社区 Flood Hub

The 91社区 Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation, Mangrove shoreline, Coastal Resilience

The Flood Hub鈥檚 goal is to improve flood forecasting and inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions.

CMS in the News

Thursday, March 19, 2026

A race village at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club will be open to visitors May 4 - 16, 2027.

Monday, March 15, 2026

The Spanish newspaper El Pa铆s is raising the alarm with a video claiming that 鈥渕assive amounts of Sargassum are arriving on the shores of the Riviera Maya, disrupting tourism and local businesses in Playa del Carmen, according to local workers.鈥

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

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.

A new paper co-authored by Frank M眉ller-Karger, USF Distinguished University Professor, explores the many benefits that plankton bring to humans and the planet.

Rising Tides Podcast

The Rising Tides Podcast鈥 covers ocean research from space to the seafloor, including the use of buoys, satellites, and submersibles to advance marine science. Credit: Jay Law.

The Rising Tides Podcast invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.

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