/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 25 Jul 2026 23:03:56 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/marine-science/news/2021/rising-tides-december-2021.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2021 edition.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Dec 2021 14:00:00 Rising Tides December 2021View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2021 edition.Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2021/marine-science/news/2021/rising-tides-december-2021.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2021/study-of-antarctic-ices-deep-past-shows-it-could-be-more-vulnerable-to-warming.aspxIn a study published today in Nature , an international team of scientists, including USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS) Associate Professor Amelia Shevenell and graduate student Imogen Browne, documented the evolution of Antarctica’s ice sheets about 20 million years ago.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:00 Study of Antarctic ice’s deep past shows it could be more vulnerable to warmingIn a study published today in Nature , an international team of scientists, including USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS) Associate Professor Amelia Shevenell and graduate student Imogen Browne, documented the evolution of Antarctica’s ice sheets about 20 million years ago.Insights into how the West Antarctic Ice Sheet responded to a warmer climate millions of years ago could improve predictions of its future. Here, USF College of Marine Science Associate Professor, Amelia Shevenell, chief sedimentologist, and Victoria University (NZ) Associate Professor and Antarctic Research Center Director, Rob McKay, co-chief scientist, examine sediment recovered from the Ross Sea during International Ocean Discovery Program Expedition 374 in 2018 (Credit: Mark Leckie)/marine-science/news/2021/study-of-antarctic-ices-deep-past-shows-it-could-be-more-vulnerable-to-warming.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/cms-in-the-news-2021.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 2021.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 CMS in the News 2021The 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 2021.USF College of Marine Science in the News /marine-science/news/2021/cms-in-the-news-2021.aspxCMS in the Newshttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/living-shoreline-being-built-on-st-pete-waterfront-to-protect-area-from-continued-erosionVolunteers are working to build a “living shoreline” along an area of Lassing Park in St. Pete to help protect and restore the waterfront.External ArticleWed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 ‘Living Shoreline’ being built on St. Pete waterfront to protect area from continued erosionVolunteers are working to build a “living shoreline” along an area of Lassing Park in St. Pete to help protect and restore the waterfront.‘Living Shoreline’ being built on St. Pete waterfront to protect area from continued erosionhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/living-shoreline-being-built-on-st-pete-waterfront-to-protect-area-from-continued-erosionResiliency News/marine-science/news/2021/cms-faculty-on-list-of-high-impact-researchers-ranked-worldwide.aspxAn update to a study by Elsevier and Stanford University shows a strong showing from faculty at the USF College of Marine Science.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Dec 2021 19:00:00 CMS faculty on list of high impact researchers ranked worldwideAn update to a study by Elsevier and Stanford University shows a strong showing from faculty at the USF College of Marine Science.USF CMS sunset/marine-science/news/2021/cms-faculty-on-list-of-high-impact-researchers-ranked-worldwide.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2021/gokushoviruses-viruses-that-show-that-in-the-ocean-size-does-not-matter.aspxViruses have been getting a bad rap lately, but viruses are essential to many processes in the oceans.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Dec 2021 18:00:00 Gokushoviruses – viruses that show that, in the ocean, size doesn’t matterViruses have been getting a bad rap lately, but viruses are essential to many processes in the oceans.A simplified diagram of the polony method./marine-science/news/2021/gokushoviruses-viruses-that-show-that-in-the-ocean-size-does-not-matter.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/usf-launches-first-mission-to-map-vulnerable-coastal-areas-in-tampa-bay-and-gulf-of-mexico-using-a-remotely-operated-vessel.aspxThe mapping products from this approach will also be used to improve storm surge modeling and prediction, maritime safety, fisheries management and more.Rocky D. BullThu, 09 Dec 2021 07:00:00 USF launches first mission to map vulnerable coastal areas in Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico using a remotely operated ‘uncrewed’ vesselThe mapping products from this approach will also be used to improve storm surge modeling and prediction, maritime safety, fisheries management and more.USF marine scientists launch first mission to map Tampa Bay’s vulnerable coastal areas using remotely operated ‘uncrewed’ vessel. Lessons learned from an innovative approach will inform coastal resiliency efforts in 91���� and beyond. A press conference was held Dec. 9th. [Additional drone video by Eckerd College / Joe Salcedo.] /marine-science/news/2021/usf-launches-first-mission-to-map-vulnerable-coastal-areas-in-tampa-bay-and-gulf-of-mexico-using-a-remotely-operated-vessel.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/usf-marine-scientists-launch-first-mission-to-map-tampa-bays-vulnerable-coastal-areas-using-remote-vessel.aspxMedia are invited on Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. to see the latest generation of robotic marine technology in action and hear from experts on how this mission will improve coastal resiliency in 91����.Rocky D. BullWed, 08 Dec 2021 09:00:00 USF marine scientists launch first mission to map Tampa Bay’s vulnerable coastal areas using remotely operated ‘uncrewed’ vesselMedia are invited on Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. to see the latest generation of robotic marine technology in action and hear from experts on how this mission will improve coastal resiliency in 91����.USF Marine Science Floor Mapping Mission. Shown here is the uncrewed surface vessel operated by SeaTrac./marine-science/news/2021/usf-marine-scientists-launch-first-mission-to-map-tampa-bays-vulnerable-coastal-areas-using-remote-vessel.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/special-issue-of-oceanography-highlights-the-marine-biodiversity-observation-network.aspxExamples and stories illustrate the uses and value of an operational MBON.Rocky D. BullTue, 07 Dec 2021 10:00:00 Special Issue of Oceanography Highlights the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON)Examples and stories illustrate the uses and value of an operational MBON.A Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) on Elbow Reef, 91���� Keys National Marine Sanctuary Credit: James Guttuso/marine-science/news/2021/special-issue-of-oceanography-highlights-the-marine-biodiversity-observation-network.aspxNewshttps://www.fastcompany.com/90694244/when-new-york-floods-this-living-street-stays-dryA new model for street design in the age of post-climate-change storms manages the water instead of trying—and failing—to keep it away.External ArticleWed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 When New York floods, this ‘living street’ stays dryA new model for street design in the age of post-climate-change storms manages the water instead of trying—and failing—to keep it away.When New York floods, this ‘living street’ stays dryhttps://www.fastcompany.com/90694244/when-new-york-floods-this-living-street-stays-dryResiliency News/marine-science/news/2021/holes-and-headaches-exposed-in-audit-of-global-ocean-observing-systems.aspxBy the year 2100, if no significant changes are made in how we monitor and safeguard marine life, more than half of the world’s marine species may stand on the brink of extinction.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Nov 2021 17:00:00 Holes and headaches exposed in audit of global ocean observing systemsBy the year 2100, if no significant changes are made in how we monitor and safeguard marine life, more than half of the world’s marine species may stand on the brink of extinction.Coral reef. /marine-science/news/2021/holes-and-headaches-exposed-in-audit-of-global-ocean-observing-systems.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/life-through-the-eyes-of-a-hogfish.aspxThe hogfish, named for the long hog-like snout it uses to root around in the sand for food, is an iconic 91���� Gulf Coast seafood staple known for its delicious white meat.Rocky D. BullTue, 02 Nov 2021 16:00:00 Life through the eyes of a HogfishThe hogfish, named for the long hog-like snout it uses to root around in the sand for food, is an iconic 91���� Gulf Coast seafood staple known for its delicious white meat.Up close and personal look at a hogfish eye. Photo by Rob Waara./marine-science/news/2021/life-through-the-eyes-of-a-hogfish.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2021/dr-michelle-guitard-cms-alum-and-paleoceanographer-wins-prestigious-usf-award.aspxCongratulations, Dr. Guitard! She was recently honored in a virtual event, which included this short video in which she shared her research interests.Rocky D. BullFri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Dr. Michelle Guitard, CMS alum and paleoceanographer, wins prestigious USF awardCongratulations, Dr. Guitard! She was recently honored in a virtual event, which included this short video in which she shared her research interests.Dr. Michelle Guitard, CMS alum and paleoceanographer./marine-science/news/2021/dr-michelle-guitard-cms-alum-and-paleoceanographer-wins-prestigious-usf-award.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2021/ocean-circulation-lab-replaces-weather-buoys-in-the-bay.aspxThe five-day cruise deployed meteorological buoys around the Gulf of Mexico.Rocky D. BullTue, 26 Oct 2021 16:00:00 Ocean Circulation Lab replaces weather buoys in the BayThe five-day cruise deployed meteorological buoys around the Gulf of Mexico.Deploying an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). Luis Sorinas (USF graduate student), Jay Law (USF CMS), Matt McNamee (USFSP undergraduate) /marine-science/news/2021/ocean-circulation-lab-replaces-weather-buoys-in-the-bay.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2021/the-making-of-virus-hunters.aspxA Virtual St. Pete Science Festival Activity.Rocky D. BullThu, 21 Oct 2021 15:00:00 The Making of: Virus HuntersA Virtual St. Pete Science Festival Activity.Virus Hunters activity background/marine-science/news/2021/the-making-of-virus-hunters.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Community Engagement/marine-science/news/2021/rising-tides-october-2021.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, October 2021 edition.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Rising Tides October 2021View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, October 2021 edition. Rising Tides Newsletter, October 2021/marine-science/news/2021/rising-tides-october-2021.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2021/team-that-includes-usf-marine-chemist-awarded-grant-as-part-of-noaas-largest-5-year-investment-to-fight-climate-crisis.aspxFor the last 21 years and counting, a fleet of Argo floats roaming the top half of the global oceans have helped scientists keep their fingers on the pulse of the planet -- collecting critical data that help us better understand how the oceans are changing in response to human activities.Rocky D. BullTue, 12 Oct 2021 17:00:00 Team that includes USF marine chemist awarded grant as part of NOAA’s largest 5-year investment to fight climate crisisFor the last 21 years and counting, a fleet of Argo floats roaming the top half of the global oceans have helped scientists keep their fingers on the pulse of the planet -- collecting critical data that help us better understand how the oceans are changing in response to human activities.Sunset. Photo credit, NOAA/marine-science/news/2021/team-that-includes-usf-marine-chemist-awarded-grant-as-part-of-noaas-largest-5-year-investment-to-fight-climate-crisis.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/tsunami-sensing-buoy-recovered-in-tampa-bay.aspxAn interdisciplinary group of scientists and engineers at USF developed a new type of buoy capable of detecting tiny changes in the ocean floor that can be precursors to large natural events such as tsunamis.Rocky D. BullMon, 11 Oct 2021 15:00:00 Tsunami sensing buoy recovered in Tampa BayAn interdisciplinary group of scientists and engineers at USF developed a new type of buoy capable of detecting tiny changes in the ocean floor that can be precursors to large natural events such as tsunamis.Tsunami sensing buoy recovered in Tampa Bay/marine-science/news/2021/tsunami-sensing-buoy-recovered-in-tampa-bay.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2021/a-usf-led-team-awarded-nsf-convergence-accelerator-grant-to-link-the-green-economy-to-the-blue-economy-at-the-coast.aspxA USF-led team headed by Maya Trotz, environmental engineering professor and principal investigator (PI), has been awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF).Rocky D. BullMon, 11 Oct 2021 13:00:00 A USF-led Team Awarded NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant to Link the Green Economy to the Blue Economy at the CoastA USF-led team headed by Maya Trotz, environmental engineering professor and principal investigator (PI), has been awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF).Location of pilot sites/marine-science/news/2021/a-usf-led-team-awarded-nsf-convergence-accelerator-grant-to-link-the-green-economy-to-the-blue-economy-at-the-coast.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/usf-cms-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month.aspxIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15th, I did a Q&A with members of our Hispanic/Latinx/a/o community here at the USF College of Marine Science.Rocky D. BullMon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF CMS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15th, I did a Q&A with members of our Hispanic/Latinx/a/o community here at the USF College of Marine Science.Hispanic Heritage Month/marine-science/news/2021/usf-cms-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2021/when-you-come-to-a-fork-in-the-road-take-it.aspxSteve Murawski traces the milestones of his nearly 50-year-long career in ocean science – and shares invaluable lessons he has learned along the way.Rocky D. BullFri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 When you come to a fork in the road – take it!Steve Murawski traces the milestones of his nearly 50-year-long career in ocean science – and shares invaluable lessons he has learned along the way.Fishing and processing vessels from the then German Democratic Republic (GDR) targeting spawning Atlantic herring on Georges Bank, September 1974./marine-science/news/2021/when-you-come-to-a-fork-in-the-road-take-it.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2021/usf-college-of-marine-science-joins-ocean-visions-network.aspxThe USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS) announced it has joined the Ocean Visions Research Consortium.Rocky D. BullMon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Marine Science Joins Ocean Visions NetworkThe USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS) announced it has joined the Ocean Visions Research Consortium.Erosion of dunes following Tropical Storm Eta. (Credit: Justin Birchler, USGS. Public domain.)/marine-science/news/2021/usf-college-of-marine-science-joins-ocean-visions-network.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/new-jellyfish-species-named-after-fio-director-usf-professor.aspxThe Aurelia montyi is one of 28 Aurelia species, also known as “moon jellies,” because their pale bell resembles a full moon.Rocky D. BullFri, 17 Sep 2021 15:00:00 New jellyfish species named after FIO director, USF professorThe Aurelia montyi is one of 28 Aurelia species, also known as “moon jellies,” because their pale bell resembles a full moon.Aurelia montyi. Credit: Luciano Chiaverano/marine-science/news/2021/new-jellyfish-species-named-after-fio-director-usf-professor.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/pole-to-pole-for-trace-metal-science.aspxTrace metals, such as iron, zinc, and copper are rare in the ocean and tricky to study but understanding them is as critical as understanding the role of vitamins, or toxins, in human health.Rocky D. BullThu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Pole-to-pole for trace metal scienceTrace metals, such as iron, zinc, and copper are rare in the ocean and tricky to study but understanding them is as critical as understanding the role of vitamins, or toxins, in human health.The trace metal CTD rosette gets hauled back on board. Image: Alex Fox, https://geotraces-gp15.com//marine-science/news/2021/pole-to-pole-for-trace-metal-science.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/gomecc-cruise-departs-for-another-turn-around-the-gulf.aspxThe annual ocean monitoring cruise departs on a 42-day journey with three CMS students on board.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Sep 2021 15:00:00 GOMECC cruise departs for another turn around the GulfThe annual ocean monitoring cruise departs on a 42-day journey with three CMS students on board.The RV Ronald H. Brown will be transporting the members of the GOMECC cruise throughout the Gulf of Mexico for 42 days./marine-science/news/2021/gomecc-cruise-departs-for-another-turn-around-the-gulf.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2021/faculty-seminar-kicks-off-the-school-year.aspxCMS professors share their latest contributions to oceanography research with the College of Marine Science community.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Sep 2021 22:00:00 Faculty Seminar kicks off the school yearCMS professors share their latest contributions to oceanography research with the College of Marine Science community.The virtual faculty seminar allowed professors to share their latest contributions to oceanography research. Note: This faculty picture was taken at CMS pre-COVID. /marine-science/news/2021/faculty-seminar-kicks-off-the-school-year.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/cms-team-uncovers-new-insights-about-viruses-and-bacteria-in-manatee-springs-florida.aspxMost people visit Manatee Springs to see its charismatic megafauna, from the iconic sea cows that are its namesake to gators and majestic great blue herons. But not Kema Malki.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Sep 2021 17:00:00 CMS team uncovers new insights about viruses and bacteria in Manatee Springs, 91����Most people visit Manatee Springs to see its charismatic megafauna, from the iconic sea cows that are its namesake to gators and majestic great blue herons. But not Kema Malki. Can you get any more charismatic?! Taken in Manatee Springs, 91����. Credit: Mya Breitbart/marine-science/news/2021/cms-team-uncovers-new-insights-about-viruses-and-bacteria-in-manatee-springs-florida.aspxNewshttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/news-room/press-releases-and-statements/2021/09/02/pew-applauds-belizes-ambitious-commitment-to-protect-coastal-wetlands?utm_campaign=2021-09-07+Latest%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEPlan signals growing global interest in nature-based solutions to climate change.External ArticleThu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Pew Applauds Belizes Ambitious Commitment to Protect Coastal WetlandsPlan signals growing global interest in nature-based solutions to climate change.Pew Applauds Belizes Ambitious Commitment to Protect Coastal Wetlandshttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/news-room/press-releases-and-statements/2021/09/02/pew-applauds-belizes-ambitious-commitment-to-protect-coastal-wetlands?utm_campaign=2021-09-07+Latest%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEResiliency Newshttp://www.yourgv.com/news/education/education-endeavor-born-from-pandemic/article_fecc6ce2-0a79-11ec-b339-a7a05bbd309a.htmlSTEAM Forward! Academy team members display their Pacific Ocean mazes. The workshop was led by resident oceanographer, Regina Easley.External ArticleWed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Education endeavor born from pandemicSTEAM Forward! Academy team members display their Pacific Ocean mazes. The workshop was led by resident oceanographer, Regina Easley.Education endeavor born from pandemichttp://www.yourgv.com/news/education/education-endeavor-born-from-pandemic/article_fecc6ce2-0a79-11ec-b339-a7a05bbd309a.htmlResiliency News/marine-science/news/2021/amberjack-count-team-selected-2021-08-25.aspxTeam selected to estimate abundance of Greater Amberjack in South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico.Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:00:00 Team selected to estimate abundance of Greater Amberjack in South Atlantic, Gulf of MexicoTeam selected to estimate abundance of Greater Amberjack in South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico.Video from a remotely operated vehicle is used to collect reef fish abundance and length distribution data during fishery-independent surveys. Credit: University of South Alabama Fisheries Ecology Lab at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab/marine-science/news/2021/amberjack-count-team-selected-2021-08-25.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/rising-tides-august-2021.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, August 2021 edition.Rocky D. BullWed, 18 Aug 2021 17:00:00 Rising Tides August 2021View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, August 2021 edition.Rising Tides Newsletter, August 2021 edition./marine-science/news/2021/rising-tides-august-2021.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2021/tampa-bay-ports-celebrates-30-years.aspxThe real-time “coastal intelligence” system was the first of its kind in the US. It is now one of 37 systems around the country managed by NOAA.Rocky D. BullTue, 17 Aug 2021 08:00:00 Tampa Bay-PORTS Celebrates 30 YearsThe real-time “coastal intelligence” system was the first of its kind in the US. It is now one of 37 systems around the country managed by NOAA.View of the first fuel ship entering the Port of Tampa after Hurricane Irma, as it passes NRT 5. Credit: NOAA/marine-science/news/2021/tampa-bay-ports-celebrates-30-years.aspxNewshttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/08/17/5-ways-the-infrastructure-bill-would-improve-americas-flood-resilience?utm_campaign=2021-08-18+Rundown%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEThe $1 trillion-dollar infrastructure bill passed Aug. 10 by the Senate contains disaster and flood-resilience provisions of historic proportions.External ArticleTue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 5 Ways the Infrastructure Bill Would Improve America’s Flood ResilienceThe $1 trillion-dollar infrastructure bill passed Aug. 10 by the Senate contains disaster and flood-resilience provisions of historic proportions.5 Ways the Infrastructure Bill Would Improve America’s Flood Resiliencehttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/08/17/5-ways-the-infrastructure-bill-would-improve-americas-flood-resilience?utm_campaign=2021-08-18+Rundown%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEResiliency Newshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/2021/08/17/climate-change-will-make-heat-even-deadlier-for-outdoor-workers-study-says/91����’s 2 million outdoor workers — more than 20 percent of its workforce — will be at greater risk of losing their lives and $8.4 billion in total annual earnings.External ArticleTue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Climate change will make heat even deadlier for outdoor workers, study says91����’s 2 million outdoor workers — more than 20 percent of its workforce — will be at greater risk of losing their lives and $8.4 billion in total annual earnings.Climate change will make heat even deadlier for outdoor workers, study sayshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/2021/08/17/climate-change-will-make-heat-even-deadlier-for-outdoor-workers-study-says/Resiliency News/research-innovation/news/2021/faculty-outstanding-research-achievement-awards-22.aspxCongratulations, Dr. Brad Seibel! He is one of 22 USF faculty members who didn’t allow the pandemic to impede productivity.External ArticleMon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Brad Siebel is being recognized with an Outstanding Research Achievements AwardCongratulations, Dr. Brad Seibel! He is one of 22 USF faculty members who didn’t allow the pandemic to impede productivity. Octopus arms. Photo credit, Comparative Environmental Physiology (CEPh) Laboratory/research-innovation/news/2021/faculty-outstanding-research-achievement-awards-22.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2021/leveling-the-playing-field-for-grad-students.aspxFirst-year courses that address the “hidden curriculum” of graduate school are critical, according to a publication in Nature Geoscience that includes co-author Dr. Mya Breitbart.Rocky D. BullTue, 10 Aug 2021 15:00:00 Leveling the Playing Field for Grad StudentsFirst-year courses that address the “hidden curriculum” of graduate school are critical, according to a publication in Nature Geoscience that includes co-author Dr. Mya Breitbart.First-year courses that address the “hidden curriculum” of graduate school are critical, according to a publication in Nature Geoscience that includes co-author Dr. Mya Breitbart. /marine-science/news/2021/leveling-the-playing-field-for-grad-students.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2021/keeping-good-company-fish-banks-simulation.aspxOn the last Wednesday of OCG the campers participated in a team activity called “Fish Banks,” a simulation game in which the girls acted as hypothetical fishing companies.Rocky D. BullWed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Keeping Good Company: Fish Banks SimulationOn the last Wednesday of OCG the campers participated in a team activity called “Fish Banks,” a simulation game in which the girls acted as hypothetical fishing companies.Science Mentors Bella and Kylee present the fisheries data to the campers./marine-science/news/2021/keeping-good-company-fish-banks-simulation.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2021/remote-sensing-is-far-out.aspxOur goal was to teach these young women about the complex mechanisms and properties of the ocean that we hadn’t thought about until grad school.Rocky D. BullTue, 20 Jul 2021 19:00:00 Remote Sensing is FAR out!Our goal was to teach these young women about the complex mechanisms and properties of the ocean that we hadn’t thought about until grad school.Peer counselor Lauren, Lab Leaders Savannah and Dr. Digna, and campers Savannah, Sarah, Megan, and Alana help create a final presentation showing sea surface temperature and eddies that formed in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Gulf Stream from July 2020 – July 2021./marine-science/news/2021/remote-sensing-is-far-out.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2021/bonding-time.aspxThis year’s Ocean Chemistry lab made for some good reactions! We began with a bead counting activity to show the composition of salts in the oceans.Rocky D. BullTue, 20 Jul 2021 16:00:00 Bonding TimeThis year’s Ocean Chemistry lab made for some good reactions! We began with a bead counting activity to show the composition of salts in the oceans.The lab rotation 2 group featuring OCG Fellow Shannon, campers Jocelyn, Arianna, Jenna, and Faustina, and Science Mentor Juan holding up their cool dry ice experiments in progress./marine-science/news/2021/bonding-time.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2021/marine-microbes-and-i.aspxExploring the role of microbiome on marine and gut health.Rocky D. BullTue, 20 Jul 2021 16:00:00 Marine Microbes & IExploring the role of microbiome on marine and gut health.Ojas showing Ciona to campers Willow and Sophie./marine-science/news/2021/marine-microbes-and-i.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2021/one-fish-two-fish-tampa-bay-redfish.aspxThe goal of the lab is pretty straight forward: To learn about fish and why they are important.Rocky D. BullTue, 20 Jul 2021 14:00:00 One Fish, Two Fish, Tampa Bay Redfish!The goal of the lab is pretty straight forward: To learn about fish and why they are important.Science Mentor Mike and campers Arianna, Jocelyn, and Jenna examine the anatomy of a Redfish. /marine-science/news/2021/one-fish-two-fish-tampa-bay-redfish.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2021/o-fish-ally-out-of-fish-marine-protection-and-fisheries-lab.aspxCampers got to learn the importance of protecting marine life and tried their hand at being fisheries managers in the Marine Protection and Fisheries Modeling lab.Rocky D. BullTue, 20 Jul 2021 11:00:00 O-fish-ally Out of Fish? Marine Protection and Fisheries LabCampers got to learn the importance of protecting marine life and tried their hand at being fisheries managers in the Marine Protection and Fisheries Modeling lab.Science Mentor Becky and Peer Counselor Shiyenne assisting campers Sarah, Amiya, and Ari with creating their surplus models in Excel./marine-science/news/2021/o-fish-ally-out-of-fish-marine-protection-and-fisheries-lab.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2021/campers-use-saildrone-to-explore-the-mysteries-of-the-southern-ocean.aspxAs a key contributor to heat and carbon transport around our globe, the Southern Ocean plays a large role in regulating Earth’s global climate.Rocky D. BullTue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Campers use Saildrone to explore the mysteries of the Southern Ocean!As a key contributor to heat and carbon transport around our globe, the Southern Ocean plays a large role in regulating Earth’s global climate.Row of Saildrones at Saildrone Headquarters./marine-science/news/2021/campers-use-saildrone-to-explore-the-mysteries-of-the-southern-ocean.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2021/coastal-cleanup.aspxIt is a tradition that OCG campers take an afternoon to go around the Clam Bayou property and pick up any trash they find.Rocky D. BullMon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Coastal CleanupIt is a tradition that OCG campers take an afternoon to go around the Clam Bayou property and pick up any trash they find.OCG campers and peer counselors all together after the Clam Bayou Coastal Cleanup./marine-science/news/2021/coastal-cleanup.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2021/island-time.aspxOCG campers got their daily dose of Vitamin Sea on their field trip to Caladesi Island!Rocky D. BullThu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Island TimeOCG campers got their daily dose of Vitamin Sea on their field trip to Caladesi Island!Campers Sarah, Hailey, Sarah, and Johnna bury science mentor Tiff using the pit they dug to observe beach sediment stratigraphy./marine-science/news/2021/island-time.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2021/whatever-floats-your-boat.aspxDuring the “Boat Float” lab, campers learned about density and displacement with the goal of using only cardboard and clear tape to make a boat that can hold two campers for as long as possible.Rocky D. BullWed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Whatever floats your boat!During the “Boat Float” lab, campers learned about density and displacement with the goal of using only cardboard and clear tape to make a boat that can hold two campers for as long as possible.SOS boat smiles on the way to victory./marine-science/news/2021/whatever-floats-your-boat.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programshttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/07/12/african-descendants-have-stake-in-saving-us-southeast-salt-marshes?utm_campaign=2021-11-24+Rundown%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEChieftess of Gullah/Geechee Nation supports new initiative to protect a million acres.External ArticleMon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 African Descendants Have Stake in Saving U.S. Southeast Salt MarshesChieftess of Gullah/Geechee Nation supports new initiative to protect a million acres.African Descendants Have Stake in Saving U.S. Southeast Salt Marsheshttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/07/12/african-descendants-have-stake-in-saving-us-southeast-salt-marshes?utm_campaign=2021-11-24+Rundown%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEResiliency News/marine-science/news/2021/fort-de-soto-a-tale-of-two-sites.aspxOCG campers learned about the dominant vegetation, the nutrients in the water, and the fish that live at Fort De Soto.Rocky D. BullMon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Fort De Soto: A Tale of Two SitesOCG campers learned about the dominant vegetation, the nutrients in the water, and the fish that live at Fort De Soto.OCG campers have a few minutes on Fort De Soto beach to snap some quick pics before the afternoon storm rolled in./marine-science/news/2021/fort-de-soto-a-tale-of-two-sites.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs/marine-science/news/2021/new-robots-see-it-all-ocean-whirlpools-carbon-gas-absorption-icebergs-and-more.aspxUSF researchers are using autonomous vehicles to study how the ocean is responding to climate change. In 2020 they landed a $1.1 million NSF proposal -- the first time NSF is leveraging ocean drones instead of ships.Rocky D. BullMon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 New robots see it all: ocean whirlpools, carbon gas absorption, icebergs, and moreUSF researchers are using autonomous vehicles to study how the ocean is responding to climate change. In 2020 they landed a $1.1 million NSF proposal -- the first time NSF is leveraging ocean drones instead of ships.On August 3, 2019, an unmanned Saildrone 1020 completed a 13,670-mile journey around Antarctica in search of carbon dioxide. It was world’s first autonomous circumnavigation of Antarctica. Learn more about Saildrone 1020's journey at https://www.saildrone.com/antarctica. (Saildrone Inc./With permission.)/marine-science/news/2021/new-robots-see-it-all-ocean-whirlpools-carbon-gas-absorption-icebergs-and-more.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2021/ocg-shellebration.aspxCampers had a blast during the “Shell Key” field trip this year.Rocky D. BullMon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 OCG Shellebration!Campers had a blast during the “Shell Key” field trip this year.Campers Jocelyn, Alana, and Lauren help fill in their group’s mermazing creation./marine-science/news/2021/ocg-shellebration.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Summer Programs