/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 25 Jul 2026 23:03:55 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/marine-science/news/2020/cms-in-the-news-2020.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 2020.Rocky D. BullMon, 28 Dec 2020 08:20:00 CMS in the News - 2020The 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 2020.USF College of Marine Science in the News /marine-science/news/2020/cms-in-the-news-2020.aspxCMS in the News/marine-science/news/2020/jr-scientist-program-expands-their-virtual-reach-with-help-from-cms-students.aspxDeveloped in 2014 by CMS students, the goal of the Jr Scientist program is to give middle and high school students the opportunity to volunteer at the festival, as a way to engage them in science.Rocky D. BullFri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Jr Scientist program expands their virtual reach with help from CMS studentsDeveloped in 2014 by CMS students, the goal of the Jr Scientist program is to give middle and high school students the opportunity to volunteer at the festival, as a way to engage them in science.A group of Jr Scientists pose for a picture before starting their day at the Science Festival in 2019. /marine-science/news/2020/jr-scientist-program-expands-their-virtual-reach-with-help-from-cms-students.aspxCommunity Engagement/marine-science/news/2020/rising-tides-december-2020.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2020 edition.Rocky D. BullThu, 10 Dec 2020 11:00:00 Rising Tides December 2020View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2020 edition.Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2020 edition./marine-science/news/2020/rising-tides-december-2020.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2020/in-focus-tony-greco-retires-after-40-years-of-service.aspxGreco’s tenure solidifies his spot amongst an elite group of faculty or staff who spent more than four decades at the CMS.Rocky D. BullThu, 10 Dec 2020 09:00:00 In Focus: Tony Greco Retires After 40 Years of ServiceGreco’s tenure solidifies his spot amongst an elite group of faculty or staff who spent more than four decades at the CMS.Tony Greco, Electron Microscope Manager at USF CMS/marine-science/news/2020/in-focus-tony-greco-retires-after-40-years-of-service.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/scientists-discover-new-way-to-measure-turbulence-of-large-planets-and-exoplanets.aspxResults show that the Jupiter’s atmosphere is four times more turbulent than Saturn’s.Rocky D. BullMon, 30 Nov 2020 17:00:00 Scientists discover new way to measure turbulence of large planets and exoplanetsResults show that the Jupiter’s atmosphere is four times more turbulent than Saturn’s.The planet Jupiter. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Gerald Eichstadt/Sean Doran /marine-science/news/2020/scientists-discover-new-way-to-measure-turbulence-of-large-planets-and-exoplanets.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/matchmaker-matchmaker-make-me-a-match.aspxNew Virtual Research Program Exceeds Expectations During COVID-19 Shutdown.Rocky D. BullMon, 30 Nov 2020 16:00:00 Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a Match!New Virtual Research Program Exceeds Expectations During COVID-19 Shutdown.Transmission electron micrograph of a phage that infects a marine bacterium called Vibrio natriegens, an emerging model organism for marine lab studies. Under Breitbart’s mentorship, Yonas described the genome, which he reported in Microbiology Resource Announcements./marine-science/news/2020/matchmaker-matchmaker-make-me-a-match.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/whatever-floats-your-plankton.aspxOceanography Camp for Girls continues virtually.Rocky D. BullFri, 20 Nov 2020 16:00:00 Whatever floats your… plankton?Oceanography Camp for Girls continues virtually.Each camper had the chance to explain their design and inspiration, along with giving their plankton a name./marine-science/news/2020/whatever-floats-your-plankton.aspxCommunity Engagement/marine-science/news/2020/new-florida-institute-of-oceanography-director-selected.aspxThe 91���� announced today the appointment of William Montrose ("Monty") Graham as the new director of the 91���� Institute of Oceanography (FIO).Rocky D. BullMon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 New 91���� Institute of Oceanography director selectedThe 91���� announced today the appointment of William Montrose ("Monty") Graham as the new director of the 91���� Institute of Oceanography (FIO).Aerial shot of the R/V Weatherbird II and R/V Hogarth/marine-science/news/2020/new-florida-institute-of-oceanography-director-selected.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/rising-tides-october-2020.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, October 2020 edition.Rocky D. BullWed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:00 Rising Tides October 2020View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, October 2020 edition.View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, October 2020 edition./marine-science/news/2020/rising-tides-october-2020.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2020/david-j-hollander-phd-1959-2020.aspxOur beloved colleague and friend David J. Hollander passed away unexpectedly at his home in Gulfport, FL on September 26th, from complications of COPD.Rocky D. BullWed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 Remembering David Hollander, PhD (1959-2020)Our beloved colleague and friend David J. Hollander passed away unexpectedly at his home in Gulfport, FL on September 26th, from complications of COPD.Dr. David Hollander aboard the R/V Justo Sierra sampling in 2015 near the site of the 1979 Ixtoc-1 oil well blowout in Campeche, Mexico/marine-science/news/2020/david-j-hollander-phd-1959-2020.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/view-from-the-bridge.aspxCMS Faculty and StaffRocky D. BullWed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 View from the BridgeCMS Faculty and Staff91����: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2020/view-from-the-bridge.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/usf-and-noaa-to-launch-world-class-cooperative-ocean-mapping-center.aspxThe 91����’s College of Marine Science has been awarded a five-year, $9 million cooperative agreement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Coast Survey to launch the Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT).Rocky D. BullMon, 19 Oct 2020 09:30:00 USF and NOAA to launch world-class cooperative ocean mapping centerThe 91����’s College of Marine Science has been awarded a five-year, $9 million cooperative agreement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Coast Survey to launch the Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT).Ocean mapping activities being conducted on the west 91���� continental shelf by the USF College of Marine Science staff aboard the research vessel Weatherbird II operated by the 91���� Institute of Oceanography. /marine-science/news/2020/usf-and-noaa-to-launch-world-class-cooperative-ocean-mapping-center.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/2020-fellowship-and-awards-virtual-celebration.aspxOn October 1, we celebrated our talented graduate students and the critical fellowships that support their research and education.Rocky D. BullWed, 07 Oct 2020 15:00:00 2020 Fellowship and Awards Virtual Celebration: Video AvailableOn October 1, we celebrated our talented graduate students and the critical fellowships that support their research and education.2020 Fellowship and Awards Virtual Celebration/marine-science/news/2020/2020-fellowship-and-awards-virtual-celebration.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/underwater-mining-conference-2020-opening-night.aspxResearchers and mining experts from around the world joined together virtually Sunday night for the opening of the 2020 Underwater Mining Conference (UMC), hosted by Dr. Mark Luther of the USF College of Marine Science.Rocky D. BullTue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Underwater Minerals Conference 2020Researchers and mining experts from around the world joined together virtually Sunday night for the opening of the 2020 Underwater Mining Conference (UMC), hosted by Dr. Mark Luther of the USF College of Marine Science.Seabed Mining/marine-science/news/2020/underwater-mining-conference-2020-opening-night.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/brock-murch-one-of-nasas-unsung-heroes.aspxBrock Murch, Senior System Administrator for the Optical Oceanography Lab at the USF College of Marine Science, was just recognized as an “unsung hero” by NASA.Rocky D. BullTue, 29 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Brock Murch: One of NASA’s Unsung HeroesBrock Murch, Senior System Administrator for the Optical Oceanography Lab at the USF College of Marine Science, was just recognized as an “unsung hero” by NASA.Brock Murch, Senior System Administrator /marine-science/news/2020/brock-murch-one-of-nasas-unsung-heroes.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/usf-college-of-marine-science-becomes-home-for-international-marine-minerals-society.aspxThe society, comprised of stakeholders interested in the budding industry of deep-sea mineral extraction, is hosting its annual conference through October 2ndRocky D. BullMon, 28 Sep 2020 08:00:00 USF College of Marine Science Becomes Home for International Marine Minerals Society (IMMS)The society, comprised of stakeholders interested in the budding industry of deep-sea mineral extraction, is hosting its annual conference through October 2ndSome of the deepest parts of the seafloor are covered by dense deposits of polymetallic nodules, shown here, which contain richer stores of valuable metals like cobalt and nickel than manyfound on land. The nodules range in size from a golf ball to a potato. Credit: Maersk /marine-science/news/2020/usf-college-of-marine-science-becomes-home-for-international-marine-minerals-society.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/advancing-ecosystem-based-fisheries-management-strategies-for-the-gulf-of-mexico.aspxEarlier this year, Joshua P. Kilborn, was part of a team that published an advice document designed to guide managers and stakeholders within the Gulf of Mexico fisheries management community in developing and implementing a Gulf-wide FEP.Rocky D. BullWed, 23 Sep 2020 18:00:00 Advancing ecosystem-based fisheries management strategies for the Gulf of MexicoEarlier this year, Joshua P. Kilborn, was part of a team that published an advice document designed to guide managers and stakeholders within the Gulf of Mexico fisheries management community in developing and implementing a Gulf-wide FEP.Joshua Kilborn, PhD, on watch offshore Tampa Bay while divers conduct fish surveys for the Fish Ecology Lab./marine-science/news/2020/advancing-ecosystem-based-fisheries-management-strategies-for-the-gulf-of-mexico.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/not-all-viruses-are-bad.aspxDr Karyna Rosario is based within the Marine Genomics Laboratory at the 91���� in the US. Her research, focusing on viral metagenomics, has led to the discovery of a novel indicator that helps detect harmful pathogens in wastewater. The findings will lead to safer lives for all of us.Rocky D. BullWed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:00 Not All Viruses are Bad!Dr Karyna Rosario is based within the Marine Genomics Laboratory at the 91���� in the US. Her research, focusing on viral metagenomics, has led to the discovery of a novel indicator that helps detect harmful pathogens in wastewater. The findings will lead to safer lives for all of us.Drs Erin Symonds, Mya Breitbart and Karyna Rosario at their ‘World of Microbes’ station as part of the St. Petersburg Science Festival./marine-science/news/2020/not-all-viruses-are-bad.aspxCommunity Engagement/marine-science/news/2020/spotlight-on-the-marine-resource-assessment-program.aspxMore students apply to this program than funding and faculty can manage. What makes it so successful?Rocky D. BullThu, 10 Sep 2020 16:30:00 Spotlight on the Marine Resource Assessment (MRA) ProgramMore students apply to this program than funding and faculty can manage. What makes it so successful?MRA students, faculty, and staff with a yellowfin tuna collected as part of a pelagic longline survey of the Gulf of Mexico conducted aboard the R/V Weatherbird II. From left to right: Ed Hughes, Garrett Miller, Dr. Erin Pulster, Justin Mrowicki, Dr. Steve Murawski, Brigid Carr./marine-science/news/2020/spotlight-on-the-marine-resource-assessment-program.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/a-grand-challenge-that-rivals-rising-seas-creating-a-culture-of-diversity-in-ocean-science.aspxThe USF College of Marine Science began its fight for increased ethnic diversity in oceanography 20 years ago. There is a lot underway, and a lot more to do.Rocky D. BullFri, 28 Aug 2020 15:00:00 A Grand Challenge That Rivals Rising Seas: Creating a Culture of Diversity in Ocean ScienceThe USF College of Marine Science began its fight for increased ethnic diversity in oceanography 20 years ago. There is a lot underway, and a lot more to do.Student Tione Grant tends the CTD aboard a research cruise as part of the NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) at the USF College of Marine Science in 2019./marine-science/news/2020/a-grand-challenge-that-rivals-rising-seas-creating-a-culture-of-diversity-in-ocean-science.aspx/marine-science/news/2020/back-at-sea-finally.aspxAfter several months of COVID delays, the Ocean Circulation Lab recently headed out to service USF Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMPS) moorings.Rocky D. BullWed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Back at Sea, FINALLY!After several months of COVID delays, the Ocean Circulation Lab recently headed out to service USF Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMPS) moorings.Sunset Departure/marine-science/news/2020/back-at-sea-finally.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/jessica-caggiano-chosen-as-a-future-investigator-in-nasa-earth-and-space-science-and-technology.aspxJessica Caggiano, was recently awarded funding through the Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) competition.Rocky D. BullWed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Jessica Caggiano Chosen as a Future Investigator in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST)Jessica Caggiano, was recently awarded funding through the Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) competition.Jessica Caggiano was recently awarded funding through the NASA FINESST competition. /marine-science/news/2020/jessica-caggiano-chosen-as-a-future-investigator-in-nasa-earth-and-space-science-and-technology.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/fair-winds-and-following-seas-steve-butcher.aspxSteve Butcher retired after serving 20 years at the College of Marine Science. Enjoy the touching email Chad Lembke sent out the day before Steve retired at the end of July, plus a brief trip down the memory lane of Steve’s career.Rocky D. BullMon, 17 Aug 2020 10:00:00 Fair Winds and Following Seas, Steve Butcher!Steve Butcher retired after serving 20 years at the College of Marine Science. Enjoy the touching email Chad Lembke sent out the day before Steve retired at the end of July, plus a brief trip down the memory lane of Steve’s career.Steve Butcher/marine-science/news/2020/fair-winds-and-following-seas-steve-butcher.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/rising-tides-august-2020.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, August 2020 edition.Rocky D. BullMon, 17 Aug 2020 10:00:00 Rising Tides August 2020View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, August 2020 edition.91����: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2020/rising-tides-august-2020.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2020/in-perfect-isolation.aspxUSF geophysicist Alastair Graham experienced the onset of the global pandemic while aboard an icebreaker on the bottom of the world. He’s finally back to the US after an epic journey made even more colossal due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.Rocky D. BullFri, 14 Aug 2020 08:00:00 In Perfect IsolationUSF geophysicist Alastair Graham experienced the onset of the global pandemic while aboard an icebreaker on the bottom of the world. He’s finally back to the US after an epic journey made even more colossal due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.Ali Graham, PhD, a geophysicist at the USF College of Marine Science observes the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica from the R/V Nathanial B. Palmer./marine-science/news/2020/in-perfect-isolation.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/usf-college-of-marine-sciences-clifford-merz-named-senior-member-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxDr. Merz, who serves as Program and HF Radar Operations Director for the Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System, is one of 38 leading academic inventors nationwide named as new NAI senior members.Rocky D. BullTue, 11 Aug 2020 10:00:00 USF College of Marine Science’s Clifford Merz Named Senior Member of National Academy of InventorsDr. Merz, who serves as Program and HF Radar Operations Director for the Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System, is one of 38 leading academic inventors nationwide named as new NAI senior members.Cliff Merz, Ph.D./marine-science/news/2020/usf-college-of-marine-sciences-clifford-merz-named-senior-member-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/one-scientists-noisy-data-is-another-scientists-treasure.aspxDon Chambers, PhD, professor at the USF College of Marine Science, has never shied away from difficult scientific questions. Chambers’ latest scientific venture involves studying the deepest ocean currents. From space. “What can I say?” said Chambers. “I’ve always liked a challenge.”Rocky D. BullWed, 05 Aug 2020 08:00:00 One Scientist’s Noisy Data is Another Scientist’s TreasureDon Chambers, PhD, professor at the USF College of Marine Science, has never shied away from difficult scientific questions. Chambers’ latest scientific venture involves studying the deepest ocean currents. From space. “What can I say?” said Chambers. “I’ve always liked a challenge.”Illustration of GRACE-FO in orbit. Courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech./marine-science/news/2020/one-scientists-noisy-data-is-another-scientists-treasure.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/five-usf-faculty-elected-2020-members-of-the-academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida.aspxPlease join us in congratulating Chuanmin, who was elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of 91���� (ASEMFL)!Rocky D. BullTue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Five USF Faculty Elected 2020 Members of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of 91����Please join us in congratulating Chuanmin, who was elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of 91���� (ASEMFL)!Chuanmin Hu, Ph.D. /marine-science/news/2020/five-usf-faculty-elected-2020-members-of-the-academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/virtual-science-camps-provide-a-much-needed-escape.aspxThe camp looked a bit different this year. Instead of the traditional three-week in-person format, the camp will be a hybrid virtual and in-person format taking place over the next nine months.Rocky D. BullFri, 31 Jul 2020 10:00:00 Virtual Science Camps Provide a Much-Needed EscapeThe camp looked a bit different this year. Instead of the traditional three-week in-person format, the camp will be a hybrid virtual and in-person format taking place over the next nine months.Campers and science mentors with USF's Oceanography Camp for Girls (OCG) smile as they wrap up the first virtual event of the 2020 camp. Photo courtesy of OCG./marine-science/news/2020/virtual-science-camps-provide-a-much-needed-escape.aspxCommunity Engagement,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2020/perspectives-on-covid-with-dr-ethan-goddard.aspxEveryone’s experience of COVID is unique. We virtually sat down with three members of our marine science community to get their perspectives on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be a scientist, and to get their thoughts on what these changes mean for the future of marine science.Rocky D. BullWed, 29 Jul 2020 10:00:00 Perspectives on COVIDEveryone’s experience of COVID is unique. We virtually sat down with three members of our marine science community to get their perspectives on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be a scientist, and to get their thoughts on what these changes mean for the future of marine science.COVID-19 virus/marine-science/news/2020/perspectives-on-covid-with-dr-ethan-goddard.aspxCOVID-19,News/marine-science/news/2020/carey-schafer-announced-as-a-gulf-research-program-policy-fellow.aspxUSF College of Marine Science graduate & communications fellow Carey Schaefer, announced as a Gulf Research Program Policy Fellow.Rocky D. BullWed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Carey Schafer announced as a Gulf Research Program Policy FellowUSF College of Marine Science graduate & communications fellow Carey Schaefer, announced as a Gulf Research Program Policy Fellow.USF College of Marine Science graduate & communications fellow Carey Schaefer/marine-science/news/2020/carey-schafer-announced-as-a-gulf-research-program-policy-fellow.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2020/usf-partner-in-costa-rica-launches-the-countrys-first-program-to-detect-coronavirus-in-wastewater.aspxWith more than 5,000 beach surveys, 500 behavioral observations, and 80 interviews to digest, and water quality data to crunch, it was time to celebrate this phase of their NSF-funded coastal health study called MERA, which included several trainings by the USF team to help their colleagues get up to speed on a suite of environmental monitoring techniques.Rocky D. BullWed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 USF Partner in Costa Rica Launches the Country’s First Program to Detect Coronavirus in WastewaterWith more than 5,000 beach surveys, 500 behavioral observations, and 80 interviews to digest, and water quality data to crunch, it was time to celebrate this phase of their NSF-funded coastal health study called MERA, which included several trainings by the USF team to help their colleagues get up to speed on a suite of environmental monitoring techniques.Team MERA during the epidemiological survey training at the Costa Rican Water and Sewage Authority’s Water Laboratory (LNA), led by Maryann Cairns, PhD, from Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Erin Symonds, PhD, from the 91���� (USF) with Costa Rican university students, LNA employees, and SMU/USF graduate students. /marine-science/news/2020/usf-partner-in-costa-rica-launches-the-countrys-first-program-to-detect-coronavirus-in-wastewater.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/perspectives-on-covid-with-kiersten-monahan.aspxEveryone’s experience of COVID is unique. We virtually sat down with three members of our marine science community to get their perspectives on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be a scientist, and to get their thoughts on what these changes mean for the future of marine science.Rocky D. BullTue, 28 Jul 2020 10:00:00 Perspectives on COVIDEveryone’s experience of COVID is unique. We virtually sat down with three members of our marine science community to get their perspectives on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be a scientist, and to get their thoughts on what these changes mean for the future of marine science.COVID-19 virus/marine-science/news/2020/perspectives-on-covid-with-kiersten-monahan.aspxCOVID-19,News/marine-science/news/2020/perspectives-on-covid-with-dr-chris-stallings.aspxEveryone’s experience of COVID is unique. We virtually sat down with three members of our marine science community to get their perspectives on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be a scientist, and to get their thoughts on what these changes mean for the future of marine science.Rocky D. BullMon, 27 Jul 2020 10:00:00 Perspectives on COVIDEveryone’s experience of COVID is unique. We virtually sat down with three members of our marine science community to get their perspectives on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be a scientist, and to get their thoughts on what these changes mean for the future of marine science.COVID-19 virus/marine-science/news/2020/perspectives-on-covid-with-dr-chris-stallings.aspxCOVID-19,News/marine-science/news/2020/rossby-waves-and-eddies-two-sides-of-the-same-coin.aspxGeophysical and planetary circulations exhibit a rich variety of zonal flows, waves, and eddies produced and maintained by various instabilities.Rocky D. BullMon, 20 Jul 2020 14:00:00 Rossby Waves and Eddies:Two Sides of the Same CoinGeophysical and planetary circulations exhibit a rich variety of zonal flows, waves, and eddies produced and maintained by various instabilities.The “disappearance act” of the eddies and waves in a laboratory. The instantaneous pictures are on the left, where jets, waves and eddies are intertwined. On the right, after time averaging: eddies and waves are gone, and only zonal jets remain visible. Waves and eddies are inseparable; they either appear or disappear together. /marine-science/news/2020/rossby-waves-and-eddies-two-sides-of-the-same-coin.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/a-virtual-trip-to-the-reefs-of-the-west-florida-shelf.aspxLong-term datasets like those collected by the Fish Ecology Lab are key for driving policies that support healthy fisheries in 91���� and ensure 91���� remains the fishing capital of the world.Carey Schafer, Web Content DeveloperWed, 15 Jul 2020 10:00:00 A Virtual Trip to the Reefs of the West 91���� ShelfLong-term datasets like those collected by the Fish Ecology Lab are key for driving policies that support healthy fisheries in 91���� and ensure 91���� remains the fishing capital of the world.91����: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2020/a-virtual-trip-to-the-reefs-of-the-west-florida-shelf.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/back-to-the-future.aspxMarine geologists at the USF College of Marine Science bounce around in time. Millions of years in the past. Hundreds of years in the future. No DeLorean needed.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Back to the FutureMarine geologists at the USF College of Marine Science bounce around in time. Millions of years in the past. Hundreds of years in the future. No DeLorean needed.PhD candidate, Imogen Browne, samples sediment with fellow scientists on board International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition 374 to the Ross Sea in 2018. Photo courtesy of IODP./marine-science/news/2020/back-to-the-future.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/its-not-just-the-ocean-are-rivers-also-at-risk-from-climate-change.aspxAt the USF College of Marine Science, I’m leading a project to test the water chemistry in the Snake River in the Pacific Northwest to help answer this question.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 It’s not just the ocean. Are rivers also at risk from climate change?At the USF College of Marine Science, I’m leading a project to test the water chemistry in the Snake River in the Pacific Northwest to help answer this question.91����: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2020/its-not-just-the-ocean-are-rivers-also-at-risk-from-climate-change.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/rising-tides-june-2020.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, June 2020 edition.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Jun 2020 00:15:00 Rising Tides – June 2020View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, June 2020 edition.Rising Tides Newsletter, June 2020/marine-science/news/2020/rising-tides-june-2020.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2020/farewell-from-the-bridge.aspxDean Jackie Dixon bids farewell to USF Marine ScienceRocky D. BullTue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Farewell from the BridgeDean Jackie Dixon bids farewell to USF Marine ScienceDean Jackie Dixon bids farewell to USF Marine Science/marine-science/news/2020/farewell-from-the-bridge.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/water-viruses-and-good-intentions.aspxWater, Viruses, and Good Intentions... | Karyna Rosario | TEDxYouth@PalmHarborRocky D. BullMon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Water, Viruses, and Good Intentions…Water, Viruses, and Good Intentions... | Karyna Rosario | TEDxYouth@PalmHarborWater, Viruses, and Good Intentions... | Karyna Rosario | TEDxYouth@PalmHarbor/marine-science/news/2020/water-viruses-and-good-intentions.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2020/usf-appoints-world-class-scientist-and-researcher-to-serve-as-college-of-marine-science-dean.aspxThe 91���� announced today the appointment of Thomas K. Frazer as professor and dean in the College of Marine Science – an internationally recognized hub of academic and research excellence in biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanographic sciences.Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:00:00 USF Appoints World-class Scientist and Researcher to Serve as College of Marine Science DeanThe 91���� announced today the appointment of Thomas K. Frazer as professor and dean in the College of Marine Science – an internationally recognized hub of academic and research excellence in biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanographic sciences.91����: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2020/usf-appoints-world-class-scientist-and-researcher-to-serve-as-college-of-marine-science-dean.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/how-a-fickle-ph-sensor-connected-two-future-colleagues.aspxNancy Williams, PhD, studies the behavior of carbon dioxide (CO2) in seawater to better understand how our ocean cycles and stores carbon.Rocky D. BullThu, 11 Jun 2020 09:00:00 How A Fickle pH Sensor Connected Two Future ColleaguesNancy Williams, PhD, studies the behavior of carbon dioxide (CO2) in seawater to better understand how our ocean cycles and stores carbon.Two scientists deploy a biogeochemical Argo float aboard the R/V Palmer during a research cruise to the Southern Ocean. Photo courtesy of Greta Shum, SOCCOM project./marine-science/news/2020/how-a-fickle-ph-sensor-connected-two-future-colleagues.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/servicing-the-buoys-its-hurricane-season.aspxThe coronavirus pandemic has introduced hefty interruptions to the day to day operations but the team is working hard to ensure continuous function by the network of USF buoys deployed in the Gulf of Mexico.Rocky D. BullThu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Servicing the Buoys: It’s Hurricane Season!The coronavirus pandemic has introduced hefty interruptions to the day to day operations but the team is working hard to ensure continuous function by the network of USF buoys deployed in the Gulf of Mexico.Jay Law and Dr. Robert Weisberg prepare to board the Weatherbird II after installing wind sensors on a buoy newly deployed at sea./marine-science/news/2020/servicing-the-buoys-its-hurricane-season.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Hurricanes/marine-science/news/2020/toward-a-new-theory-of-turbulence.aspxBoris Galperin, PhD, associate professor at the USF College of Marine Science and Semion Sukoriansky, PhD, a professor at the Ben-Gurion University in Israel have been building a new theory of turbulence called Quasi-Normal Scale Elimination (QNSE).Rocky D. BullTue, 09 Jun 2020 09:00:00 Toward a New Theory of TurbulenceBoris Galperin, PhD, associate professor at the USF College of Marine Science and Semion Sukoriansky, PhD, a professor at the Ben-Gurion University in Israel have been building a new theory of turbulence called Quasi-Normal Scale Elimination (QNSE).A new theory proposed by two scientists, called the Quasi-Normal Scale Elimination (QNSE) theory, holds great promise to revolutionize the physics behind turbulent flows in the atmosphere and ocean. This image was taken by crew members aboard the International Space Station when they flew above the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Credit: NASA /marine-science/news/2020/toward-a-new-theory-of-turbulence.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/squalls-out-on-the-gulf-stream.aspxYep, it’s that time again. Hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30. Here’s a short video glimpse into how researchers at the USF College of Marine Science help better forecast and understand hurricanes.Rocky D. BullMon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Squalls Out on the Gulf StreamYep, it’s that time again. Hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30. Here’s a short video glimpse into how researchers at the USF College of Marine Science help better forecast and understand hurricanes.Flying through the eye of Hurricane Florence aboard a NOAA WP-3D Orion, nicknamed “Kermit.”Photo courtesy of College of Marine Science graduate student, Nick Underwood. /marine-science/news/2020/squalls-out-on-the-gulf-stream.aspxHurricanes,News/marine-science/news/2020/usf-college-of-marine-science-wins-pilot-award-to-study-impact-of-maritime-transportation-on-covid-19-transmission.aspxA team of scientists will shine a light on the black box thanks to a new grant from USF’s COVID-19 Rapid Response program.Rocky D. BullFri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Cross-Disciplinary Team Led by USF College of Marine Science Wins Pilot Award to Study Impact of Maritime Transportation on COVID-19 TransmissionA team of scientists will shine a light on the black box thanks to a new grant from USF’s COVID-19 Rapid Response program. In the first part of 2020 nearly 11,500 ships visited one of 15 ports around the state of 91����. Photo credit: Dr. Steve Meyers. /marine-science/news/2020/usf-college-of-marine-science-wins-pilot-award-to-study-impact-of-maritime-transportation-on-covid-19-transmission.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/cmps-awarded-grant-to-investigate-the-role-of-ships-and-seaports-in-florida-in-the-transmission-of-coronavirus.aspxThe global shipping industry has been recognized by scientists as a vector for pathogen transmission that should be included in epidemiological models.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 CMPS Awarded Grant to Investigate the Role of Ships and Seaports in 91���� in the Transmission of CoronavirusThe global shipping industry has been recognized by scientists as a vector for pathogen transmission that should be included in epidemiological models.91����: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2020/cmps-awarded-grant-to-investigate-the-role-of-ships-and-seaports-in-florida-in-the-transmission-of-coronavirus.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/usf-college-of-marine-science-to-co-host-green-energy-themed-ocean-mineral-conference-in-september-2020.aspxRegistration is open for the 49th Annual Underwater Mining Conference (UMC), co-hosted by the International Marine Minerals Society (IMMS) and the USF College of Marine Science.Rocky D. BullWed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 USF College of Marine Science to Co-Host Green Energy-Themed Ocean Mineral Conference in September 2020Registration is open for the 49th Annual Underwater Mining Conference (UMC), co-hosted by the International Marine Minerals Society (IMMS) and the USF College of Marine Science.Some of the deepest parts of the seafloor are covered by dense deposits of polymetallic nodules, shown here, which contain richer stores of valuable metals like cobalt and nickel than manyfound on land. The nodules range in size from a golf ball to a potato. Credit: Maersk /marine-science/news/2020/usf-college-of-marine-science-to-co-host-green-energy-themed-ocean-mineral-conference-in-september-2020.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2020/the-unexpected-benefits-of-virtual-science-outreach.aspxSince mid-March life has been about adaptation. Adapting to new learning and work environments. Adapting to virtual happy hours and Zoom calls with not-so-tech-savvy parents.Rocky D. BullTue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 The Unexpected Benefits of Virtual Science OutreachSince mid-March life has been about adaptation. Adapting to new learning and work environments. Adapting to virtual happy hours and Zoom calls with not-so-tech-savvy parents.On May 5th, the taste of science St. Petersburg chapter hosted an online event titled “Cinco de Science: The Science of Taste.” Event speakers taught attendees how the human body responds to spicy tastes and about food production in the United States. /marine-science/news/2020/the-unexpected-benefits-of-virtual-science-outreach.aspxCommunity Engagement