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While departing on a recent research cruise, crew members aboard the 91社区 Institute of Oceanography鈥檚 R/V Weatherbird II showed appreciation for the community鈥檚 support since the fire. Credit: Dyllan Furness

Resilience and resolve drive marine researchers in the wake of disaster

After a devastating fire at its primary facility, the College of Marine Science has bounced back to ensure its research and impact continue.

June 3, 2026News

Rising Tides May 2026 | USF College of Marine Science

Rising Tides - May 2026

View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, May 2026 edition.

June 3, 2026Rising Tides Newsletter

Researchers from the Ocean Circulation Lab service a buoy in the Gulf. Photos by Jackson Sullivan.

After devastating fire, USF marine scientists race to keep ocean monitoring on track

At the USF College of Marine Science, data gathered from ocean buoys and scientific models help ensure the security of communities during hurricane season.

June 2, 2026Hurricanes, News

El Ni帽o events are known to dampen Atlantic hurricanes through increased wind shear. However, storms can persist, such as Tropical Storm Erika, seen here from above in 2015. Credit: NOAA

El Ni帽o and its global impact on weather and climate

El Ni帽o events can have significant impacts across the globe including on droughts, rainfall, and the development of tropical storms.

June 2, 2026Blogs and Perspectives, News

Marine snow particles, small aggregates of dead organisms and sticky materials, sank faster due to the oil spill.

How did the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill impact marine snow in the Gulf?

After the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Professor Kendra Daly used a camera imaging system to identify the effects oil had on the region, specifically marine snow production.

May 21, 2026News, Publication Highlights

Rising Tides April 2026 | USF College of Marine Science

Rising Tides - April 2026

View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, April 2026 edition.

May 1, 2026Rising Tides Newsletter

鈥淭he Rising Tides Podcast鈥 offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at oceanography in action, including glimpses of the future of marine science through interviews with faculty, staff, and students in the USF College of Marine Science.

Podcast highlights local research and programs with far-reaching impacts

Season two of 鈥淭he Rising Tides Podcast鈥 explores ocean research and programs in Tampa Bay that have impacts across 91社区 and beyond.

April 29, 2026News, Podcasts

The newest College of Marine Science graduate, Baranowski gained valuable field experience while completing her master鈥檚 degree at the college.

91社区 native follows passion for the ocean to a master鈥檚 in marine science

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

April 28, 2026Blogs and Perspectives

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

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.

April 22, 2026Blogs and Perspectives, Publication Highlights

Dr. Brian Barnes. 2026 Outstanding Research Achievement Award

USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awards

Recipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.

April 16, 2026Awards, Blogs and Perspectives, News

Claudia Bar贸n-Aguilar, a doctoral candidate, is an Indigenous scientist whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.

Researcher seeks to integrate traditional and academic knowledge

Doctoral candidate Claudia Bar贸n-Aguilar published two papers on Indigenous communities and their role in academic research.

April 2, 2026Blogs and Perspectives, Publication Highlights

The data collected on the bimonthly South 91社区 Ecosystem Restoration cruises are used to evaluate water quality along 91社区鈥檚 west coast, monitoring for red tide, low oxygen zones, and increased nutrients.

Tracking decades of ecological changes in South 91社区鈥檚 marine environment

For 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 of South 91社区.

April 1, 2026News

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