/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/2022/cms-in-the-news-2022.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 2022.Rocky D. BullFri, 23 Dec 2022 14:00:00 CMS in the News 2022The 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 2022.USF College of Marine Science in the News /marine-science/news/2022/cms-in-the-news-2022.aspxCMS in the News/marine-science/news/2022/rising-tides-december-2022.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2022 edition.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Rising Tides December 2022View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, December 2022 edition.Rising Tides December 2022 | USF College of Marine Science/marine-science/news/2022/rising-tides-december-2022.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2022/advances-in-the-science-of-turbulence.aspxUnraveling the physics of large-scale planetary features takes patience and time.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Advances in the science of turbulenceUnraveling the physics of large-scale planetary features takes patience and time.This is part of the cover image from the book Zonal Jets: Phenomenology, Genesis, and Physics, which was edited by Boris Galperin and Peter L. Read./marine-science/news/2022/advances-in-the-science-of-turbulence.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2022/fjords-small-but-mighty-planetary-thermostats-whose-role-in-the-global-carbon-cycle-is-both-sink-and-source.aspxIf you’re worried about escalating human-induced climate change, consider adding fjords to your thank-you list during this season of gratitude.Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Fjords: small-but-mighty planetary “thermostats” whose role in the global carbon cycle is both sink and sourceIf you’re worried about escalating human-induced climate change, consider adding fjords to your thank-you list during this season of gratitude.Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, which Dr. Xingqian Cui visited in 2016, was apparently so-named because its discoverer, Captain James Cook, decided if he and the crew ventured into the fjord during a voyage in 1770, it would be “doubtful” that they would be able to sail back out of the fjord against the westerly wind./marine-science/news/2022/fjords-small-but-mighty-planetary-thermostats-whose-role-in-the-global-carbon-cycle-is-both-sink-and-source.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/hurricane-season-underscores-the-value-of-improved-flood-forecasting.aspxIn late May, forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center signaled a tempestuous 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Hurricane season underscores the value of improved flood forecastingIn late May, forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center signaled a tempestuous 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.91����’s flat, low-lying topography makes many areas susceptible to flooding. Hurricanes can highlight those vulnerabilities./marine-science/news/2022/hurricane-season-underscores-the-value-of-improved-flood-forecasting.aspx91���� Flood Hub,Hurricanes,News/marine-science/news/2022/distinguishing-the-influence-of-sediments-and-water-mass-mixing-on-the-distribution-of-iron-in-the-southeast-atlantic-ocean.aspxIron is a key micronutrient for primary production in the surface ocean. Iron isotopes can provide a window into the sources and cycling of iron to the surface and deep ocean.Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Distinguishing the influence of sediments, the Congo River, and water-mass mixing on the distribution of iron and its isotopes in the Southeast Atlantic OceanIron is a key micronutrient for primary production in the surface ocean. Iron isotopes can provide a window into the sources and cycling of iron to the surface and deep ocean.Hannah Hunt, Ph.D. student in the lab of Dr. Tim Conway/marine-science/news/2022/distinguishing-the-influence-of-sediments-and-water-mass-mixing-on-the-distribution-of-iron-in-the-southeast-atlantic-ocean.aspxNews,Publication Highlights/marine-science/news/2022/how-the-college-of-marine-science-responded-to-hurricane-ian.aspxIn the wake of the hurricane, researchers at the 91���� College of Marine Science (CMS) have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, these snapshots show our teams at work.Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 How the College of Marine Science responded to Hurricane IanIn the wake of the hurricane, researchers at the 91���� College of Marine Science (CMS) have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, these snapshots show our teams at work.Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28 as the fourth-strongest storm in the state’s history./marine-science/news/2022/how-the-college-of-marine-science-responded-to-hurricane-ian.aspx91���� Flood Hub,Hurricanes,News/marine-science/news/2022/solving-the-mysteries-of-nickel-an-oceanic-paradox.aspxAs with terrestrial life, all oceanic life needs nutrients such as nitrate, phosphate, carbon, and various trace metals to survive. In the vast open gyres of the ocean, such nutrients are increasingly hard to come by.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Solving the mysteries of nickel: an oceanic paradoxAs with terrestrial life, all oceanic life needs nutrients such as nitrate, phosphate, carbon, and various trace metals to survive. In the vast open gyres of the ocean, such nutrients are increasingly hard to come by.Coloured electron microscopy of diatoms, species Arachnoidiscus ZEISS EVO SEM www.zeiss.com/sem/marine-science/news/2022/solving-the-mysteries-of-nickel-an-oceanic-paradox.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2022/usf-led-team-detects-toxic-forever-chemicals-or-pfas-in-tampa-bay-fish-and-sediments.aspxThe first-of-its-kind study also outlines potential human health implications related to fish consumption.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 USF-led team detects toxic “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, in Tampa Bay fish and sedimentsThe first-of-its-kind study also outlines potential human health implications related to fish consumption.Fishing at Sunrise at Ballast Point Park Pier, Tampa, 91����/marine-science/news/2022/usf-led-team-detects-toxic-forever-chemicals-or-pfas-in-tampa-bay-fish-and-sediments.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/a-tribute-to-william-t-bill-hogarth-phd-1939-2022.aspxWilliam T. (“Bill”) Hogarth, 83, of Treasure Island FL passed away after a short illness on November 5, 2022.Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 A Tribute to William T. “Bill” Hogarth, Ph.D. (1939-2022)William T. (“Bill”) Hogarth, 83, of Treasure Island FL passed away after a short illness on November 5, 2022.91����: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2022/a-tribute-to-william-t-bill-hogarth-phd-1939-2022.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/usf-team-selected-by-noaa-for-award-to-support-marine-sanctuaries.aspxThe three-year project, “Climate Change Indicators Across the National Marine Sanctuaries System,” is one of seven competitively selected projects addressing marine sanctuary management totaling $3.7 million.Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 USF Team Selected by NOAA for Award to Support Marine SanctuariesThe three-year project, “Climate Change Indicators Across the National Marine Sanctuaries System,” is one of seven competitively selected projects addressing marine sanctuary management totaling $3.7 million.Marine sanctuaries and monuments are some of our nation’s underwater treasures. This image was reproduced from the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) world map and customized by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Credit: NOAA/marine-science/news/2022/usf-team-selected-by-noaa-for-award-to-support-marine-sanctuaries.aspxNews,Resiliency News/marine-science/news/2022/join-me-on-an-oceanographic-cruise.aspxThroughout our cruise, many different techniques were used by the scientists on board to collect and measure samples for biological and/or chemical studies.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Join Me on an Oceanographic CruiseThroughout our cruise, many different techniques were used by the scientists on board to collect and measure samples for biological and/or chemical studies.In front of the Sikuliaq in Seward, Alaska./marine-science/news/2022/join-me-on-an-oceanographic-cruise.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2022/rising-tides-october-2022.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, October 2022 edition.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Rising Tides October 2022View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, October 2022 edition.Rising Tides October 2022 | USF College of Marine Science/marine-science/news/2022/rising-tides-october-2022.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2022/warming-oceans-likely-to-shrink-the-viable-habitat-of-many-marine-animals-but-not-all.aspxAs the oceans warm squid and other vertical migrators living in tropical zones are likely to expand their habitat northward – but not necessarily leave their native tropical zones.Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Warming oceans likely to shrink the viable habitat of many marine animals – but not allAs the oceans warm squid and other vertical migrators living in tropical zones are likely to expand their habitat northward – but not necessarily leave their native tropical zones.This study is the first to drill down into the relationship between oxygen, temperature and the metabolic requirements of vertical migrators, which include krill to the jumbo squid (shown here). The metabolic requirements of vertical migrators suggest they may experience an expansion of their native habitat in response to changing ocean conditions. Credit: Stephani Gordon, Open Boat Films/marine-science/news/2022/warming-oceans-likely-to-shrink-the-viable-habitat-of-many-marine-animals-but-not-all.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/mya-breitbart-virus-hunter-at-the-cms-named-distinguished-university-professor.aspxTwenty years ago, Mya Breitbart, a biological oceanography professor at the USF College of Marine Science (CMS), published a landmark paper in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences (PNAS) about a new sequencing technique called viral metagenomics.Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Mya Breitbart, “virus hunter” at the CMS, named Distinguished University ProfessorTwenty years ago, Mya Breitbart, a biological oceanography professor at the USF College of Marine Science (CMS), published a landmark paper in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences (PNAS) about a new sequencing technique called viral metagenomics.Mya Breitbart with her team in the field./marine-science/news/2022/mya-breitbart-virus-hunter-at-the-cms-named-distinguished-university-professor.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/usf-cms-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-2022.aspxIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15th, Ana Arellano conducted a Q&A with members of our Hispanic/Latinx/a/o community here at the USF College of Marine Science.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 USF CMS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15th, Ana Arellano conducted a Q&A with members of our Hispanic/Latinx/a/o community here at the USF College of Marine Science.Hispanic Heritage Month 2022/marine-science/news/2022/usf-cms-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-2022.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2022/the-flood-hub-rises-to-the-challenge-of-coastal-resilience-in-florida.aspxThrough improved flood forecasting, the 91���� Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation will inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions to support a more resilient 91���� for all.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 The Flood Hub rises to the challenge of coastal resilience in 91����Through improved flood forecasting, the 91���� Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation will inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions to support a more resilient 91���� for all.Through improved flood forecasting, the 91���� Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation will inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions to support a more resilient 91���� for all./marine-science/news/2022/the-flood-hub-rises-to-the-challenge-of-coastal-resilience-in-florida.aspx91���� Flood Hub,News/marine-science/news/2022/robert-h-weisberg-was-elected-as-an-agu-fellow.aspxDistinguished University Professor Emeritus Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Fellow.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an AGU FellowDistinguished University Professor Emeritus Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Fellow.Robert H. Weisberg, a 91���� physical oceanographer, stands on the top deck of the R/V W.T. Hogarth research vessel on May 3. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Tampa Bay Times ]/marine-science/news/2022/robert-h-weisberg-was-elected-as-an-agu-fellow.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2022/keeping-our-eyes-on-hurricanes.aspxHurricane season is ramping up. From submersible “pickup trucks” to “flying research labs,” hurricane monitoring programs help modelers predict the strength and path of tropical systems.Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Keeping our eyes on hurricanesHurricane season is ramping up. From submersible “pickup trucks” to “flying research labs,” hurricane monitoring programs help modelers predict the strength and path of tropical systems.The view from inside Hurricane Florence in 2018. Credit: Nick Underwood/NOAA/marine-science/news/2022/keeping-our-eyes-on-hurricanes.aspxHurricanes,Resiliency News/marine-science/news/2022/usf-awarded-20-million-federal-grant-to-protect-coral-reef-and-mangrove-ecosystems.aspxThe National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to a USF-lead team of researchers to develop a standardized approach to the protection and replenishment of coral reef and mangrove ecosystems, which serve as a barrier in protecting our coasts.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 USF awarded $20 million federal grant to protect coral reef and mangrove ecosystemsThe National Science Foundation has awarded a $20 million grant to a USF-lead team of researchers to develop a standardized approach to the protection and replenishment of coral reef and mangrove ecosystems, which serve as a barrier in protecting our coasts.Active coral restoration at Laughing Bird Caye National Park in Belize/marine-science/news/2022/usf-awarded-20-million-federal-grant-to-protect-coral-reef-and-mangrove-ecosystems.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2022/cms-labs-join-forces-to-solve-the-mysteries-of-floridas-red-tides.aspxIn a serendipitous research cruise this summer, three labs within the USF College of Marine Science, plus its glider fleet team, joined forces to improve our understanding of a decades-old question: what causes red tides to form in the Gulf of Mexico?Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 CMS labs join forces to solve the mysteries of 91����’s red tidesIn a serendipitous research cruise this summer, three labs within the USF College of Marine Science, plus its glider fleet team, joined forces to improve our understanding of a decades-old question: what causes red tides to form in the Gulf of Mexico?The glider fitted with a SUNA nitrate sensor was deployed by members of the Center for Ocean Technology to capture water column data. Photo credit, Chad Lembke. /marine-science/news/2022/cms-labs-join-forces-to-solve-the-mysteries-of-floridas-red-tides.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/faster-in-the-past-new-seafloor-images-the-highest-resolution-of-any-taken-off-the-west-antarctic-ice-sheet.aspxAt times in its past, retreat of the massive Thwaites Glacier was even quicker than it is today, heightening concerns for its future.Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:00:00 Faster in the Past: New seafloor images – the highest resolution of any taken off the West Antarctic Ice Sheet – upend understanding of Thwaites Glacier retreatAt times in its past, retreat of the massive Thwaites Glacier was even quicker than it is today, heightening concerns for its future.The R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer photographed from a drone at Thwaites Glacier ice front in February 2019. (Credit: Alexandra Mazur/University of Gothenburg)/marine-science/news/2022/faster-in-the-past-new-seafloor-images-the-highest-resolution-of-any-taken-off-the-west-antarctic-ice-sheet.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/rising-tides-august-2022.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, August 2022 edition.Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:00:00 Rising Tides August 2022View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, August 2022 edition.Rising Tides August 2022 | USF College of Marine Science/marine-science/news/2022/rising-tides-august-2022.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2022/lessons-learned-in-the-north-pacific.aspxThe cruise came after my first year as a master’s student, so I spent the year leading up to the cruise learning about ocean processes and reading about sea-going research.Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Lessons Learned in the North PacificThe cruise came after my first year as a master’s student, so I spent the year leading up to the cruise learning about ocean processes and reading about sea-going research.Early evening view of the North Pacific./marine-science/news/2022/lessons-learned-in-the-north-pacific.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2022/a-hybrid-conductometric-spectrophotometric-method-for-determining-ionic-strength-of-dilute-aqueous-solutions.aspxA hybrid conductometric / spectrophotometric method for determining ionic strength of dilute aqueous solutions.Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 A hybrid conductometric / spectrophotometric method for determining ionic strength of dilute aqueous solutionsA hybrid conductometric / spectrophotometric method for determining ionic strength of dilute aqueous solutions.Katelyn Schockman is a PhD Candidate (now graduate- congrats!) in the lab of Dr. Bob Byrnes, who is a co-author on the paper. /marine-science/news/2022/a-hybrid-conductometric-spectrophotometric-method-for-determining-ionic-strength-of-dilute-aqueous-solutions.aspxNews,Publication Highlights/marine-science/news/2022/viruses-thrive-in-aquatic-plants-in-floridas-springs.aspxRecently, the focus has been on viruses in macrophytes, a diverse group of photosynthetic plant-like organisms that are visible with the naked eye, in 91����’s beautiful freshwater springs.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Viruses thrive in aquatic plants in 91����’s springsRecently, the focus has been on viruses in macrophytes, a diverse group of photosynthetic plant-like organisms that are visible with the naked eye, in 91����’s beautiful freshwater springs.Makenzie Kerr, Natalie Sawaya & Karyna Rosario snorkeling selfie. Photo by Makenzie Kerr./marine-science/news/2022/viruses-thrive-in-aquatic-plants-in-floridas-springs.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2022/coral-reef-oases-new-study-provides-clues-locate-resilient-reef-communities.aspxNew models developed by an international team including USGS researchers could predict and explain the locations of resilient coral reef communities that may play a key role in coral reef conservation efforts.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Coral Reef “Oases”: New Study Provides Clues to Locate Resilient Reef CommunitiesNew models developed by an international team including USGS researchers could predict and explain the locations of resilient coral reef communities that may play a key role in coral reef conservation efforts.Healthy coral reef in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Sources/Usage: Public Domain. /marine-science/news/2022/coral-reef-oases-new-study-provides-clues-locate-resilient-reef-communities.aspxNews,Publication Highlights/marine-science/news/2022/on-the-hunt-where-do-phytoplankton-get-their-food-in-the-nutrient-starved-gulf.aspxThe team has a hunch there’s an overlooked nutrient source that requires further investigation: submarine groundwater discharge along the coastal margins.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 On the hunt: where do phytoplankton get their food in the nutrient-starved Gulf?The team has a hunch there’s an overlooked nutrient source that requires further investigation: submarine groundwater discharge along the coastal margins.Graduate students Hannah Hunt (USF), Dylan Halbeisen (USF), Ilana Farrell (OSU) work with Dr. Salvo Caprara (USF) and Dr. Joe Tamborski (ODU) to sample the Hillsborough River. The team is collecting dissolved metals and organic matter and measuring the salinity, temperature and pH of the river. Credit: Tim Conway, USF/marine-science/news/2022/on-the-hunt-where-do-phytoplankton-get-their-food-in-the-nutrient-starved-gulf.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/shannon-burns-awarded-prestigious-john-a-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship.aspxUSF College of Marine Science Ph.D. student, Shannon Burns, is among 86 finalists selected for the highly competitive 2023 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, announced by NOAA and Sea Grant.Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Shannon Burns awarded prestigious John A. Knauss Marine Policy FellowshipUSF College of Marine Science Ph.D. student, Shannon Burns, is among 86 finalists selected for the highly competitive 2023 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, announced by NOAA and Sea Grant.The Capitol Building in Washington, DC. /marine-science/news/2022/shannon-burns-awarded-prestigious-john-a-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2022/a-q-and-a-with-dr-christin-murphy.aspxAn adept speaker, Dr. Murphy excels in communicating her cross-disciplinary studies through dance, humor, and emphatic excitement for her work and the applications they hold. Dr. Christin Murphy is a wealth of career advice, scientific knowledge, and a pioneer in bio-technology.Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 A Q&A with Dr. Christin MurphyAn adept speaker, Dr. Murphy excels in communicating her cross-disciplinary studies through dance, humor, and emphatic excitement for her work and the applications they hold. Dr. Christin Murphy is a wealth of career advice, scientific knowledge, and a pioneer in bio-technology.USF CMS alumna Dr. Christin Murphy at an outreach event while a graduate student at the college. /marine-science/news/2022/a-q-and-a-with-dr-christin-murphy.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2022/usf-research-team-advances-understanding-of-the-small-but-mighty-forage-fishes.aspxForage fishes, or bait fish, are unsung heroes of the Gulf coast ecosystem. Many of these species have been overlooked by fisheries scientists and managers until fairly recently.Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 USF research team advances understanding of the small but mighty forage fishesForage fishes, or bait fish, are unsung heroes of the Gulf coast ecosystem. Many of these species have been overlooked by fisheries scientists and managers until fairly recently.USF CMS graduate student Jon Peake on a research dive./marine-science/news/2022/usf-research-team-advances-understanding-of-the-small-but-mighty-forage-fishes.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/stretching-our-sea-legs-a-story-from-the-2022-pelagic-ecology-cruise.aspxThis course gives students an opportunity to experience a research cruise – especially powerful for those who, for one reason or another, may otherwise have gone their whole time at CMS with dry feet.Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:00:00 Stretching our Sea Legs: A story from the 2022 Pelagic Ecology CruiseThis course gives students an opportunity to experience a research cruise – especially powerful for those who, for one reason or another, may otherwise have gone their whole time at CMS with dry feet.The R/V Weatherbird II preparing for a five day cruise in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo credit: Carlyn Scott/marine-science/news/2022/stretching-our-sea-legs-a-story-from-the-2022-pelagic-ecology-cruise.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2022/q-and-a-with-cms-alum-dr-erica-ombres.aspxOceanography may seem an unlikely career choice for someone who grew up in Yuma, Arizona and never heard of a career in “marine science” as a kid. Graduate school wasn’t on the radar, either when Erica Ombres pursued her bachelor’s at the University of Arizona in Tucson. After all, no one in her family had earned an advanced degree, she said.Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:00:00 Q&A with CMS Alum Dr. Erica OmbresOceanography may seem an unlikely career choice for someone who grew up in Yuma, Arizona and never heard of a career in “marine science” as a kid. Graduate school wasn’t on the radar, either when Erica Ombres pursued her bachelor’s at the University of Arizona in Tucson. After all, no one in her family had earned an advanced degree, she said.Erica Ombres and her family enjoying Washington, DC/marine-science/news/2022/q-and-a-with-cms-alum-dr-erica-ombres.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2022/rising-tides-june-2022.aspxView some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, June 2022 edition.Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Rising Tides June 2022View some of the highlights in the Rising Tides Newsletter, June 2022 edition.Rising Tides Newsletter, June 2022 edition./marine-science/news/2022/rising-tides-june-2022.aspxRising Tides Newsletter/marine-science/news/2022/jackpot-scientific-study-offers-250-rewards-for-tagged-greater-amberjack.aspxDr. Sean Powers of the University of South Alabama is leading a “Dream Team” of researchers in an $11.7 million study of the Greater Amberjack species.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Jackpot: scientific study offers $250 rewards for tagged Greater AmberjackDr. Sean Powers of the University of South Alabama is leading a “Dream Team” of researchers in an $11.7 million study of the Greater Amberjack species.A stunning painting of Amberjack by Diane Peebles. © Diane Rome Peebles./marine-science/news/2022/jackpot-scientific-study-offers-250-rewards-for-tagged-greater-amberjack.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/go-fish-marine-protection-and-fisheries-lab.aspxThe first portion of the lab focused on fisheries, management, basic modeling principals, and population dynamics.Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Go Fish! Marine Protection and Fisheries LabThe first portion of the lab focused on fisheries, management, basic modeling principals, and population dynamics.Science Mentor Becky assists campers Emily, Katie, Smithi, and Carissa with creating their MPA using ArcGIS./marine-science/news/2022/go-fish-marine-protection-and-fisheries-lab.aspxSummer Programs/marine-science/news/2022/seas-ing-the-day.aspxThe Niskin bottle and sediments crew were tasked with collecting samples for us to characterize our stations.Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Seas-ing the Day!The Niskin bottle and sediments crew were tasked with collecting samples for us to characterize our stations.Campers Peyton, Ella, and Carissa holding the plankton net and OCG Fellow Tiff holding the plankton sample they collected. Photo credit: Lydia Pleasants, ANGARI Foundation./marine-science/news/2022/seas-ing-the-day.aspxSummer Programs/marine-science/news/2022/dr-frank-muller-karger-receives-2021-william-t-pecora-award.aspxDr. Frank Muller-Karger, biological oceanography professor who leads the Institute for Remote Sensing at the 91����’s College of Marine Science, has been honored with the prestigious 2021 William T. Pecora Award for his extraordinary contributions and leadership using remote sensing to further our understanding of the ocean.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Dr. Frank Muller-Karger Receives 2021 William T. Pecora AwardDr. Frank Muller-Karger, biological oceanography professor who leads the Institute for Remote Sensing at the 91����’s College of Marine Science, has been honored with the prestigious 2021 William T. Pecora Award for his extraordinary contributions and leadership using remote sensing to further our understanding of the ocean.Dr. Serge Andrefouet was visiting USF when he processed this 2001 Landsat-7 satellite image of sand and seaweed beds in the Bahamas, which won NASA’s Tournament Earth 2020 contest. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory / Serge Andrefouet, USF./marine-science/news/2022/dr-frank-muller-karger-receives-2021-william-t-pecora-award.aspxAwards/marine-science/news/2022/fish-banks-following-the-current-cy.aspxOn the Tuesday of our last week of camp, we spent most of the day engaged in an activity called Fish Banks.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Fish Banks: Following the Current-cyOn the Tuesday of our last week of camp, we spent most of the day engaged in an activity called Fish Banks.Campers taking a break for lunch at the Clam/marine-science/news/2022/fish-banks-following-the-current-cy.aspxSummer Programs/marine-science/news/2022/fish-ecology-blog.aspxThis is the sixth year that Michael Sipes, Science Mentor, had the pleasure of leading the Fish Ecology Lab and every year it’s a blast.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Fish Ecology BlogThis is the sixth year that Michael Sipes, Science Mentor, had the pleasure of leading the Fish Ecology Lab and every year it’s a blast.Science Mentor Mike demonstrating how to cut open a fish sample to campers Maya, Lily, and Jaela./marine-science/news/2022/fish-ecology-blog.aspxSummer Programs/marine-science/news/2022/can-areas-of-high-alkalinity-freshwater-discharge-provide-potential-refugia-for-marine-calcifying-organisms.aspxEnjoy this launch blurb celebrating a publication related to ocean acidification along the Springs Coast in the northeast Gulf of Mexico whose lead author was recent CMS alum (M.S., Class of 2019), Kyle Amergian.Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:00:00 Can Areas of High Alkalinity Freshwater Discharge Provide Potential Refugia for Marine Calcifying Organisms?Enjoy this launch blurb celebrating a publication related to ocean acidification along the Springs Coast in the northeast Gulf of Mexico whose lead author was recent CMS alum (M.S., Class of 2019), Kyle Amergian.Kyle Amergian, lead author and recent CMS alum (M.S., Class of 2019)/marine-science/news/2022/can-areas-of-high-alkalinity-freshwater-discharge-provide-potential-refugia-for-marine-calcifying-organisms.aspxNews,Publication Highlights/marine-science/news/2022/totally-jawesome-a-shark-101-and-shark-tagging-lab.aspxThese campers totally needed a bigger boat.. Sharks were on deck at OCG!Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Totally Jawesome! A Shark 101 and Shark Tagging LabThese campers totally needed a bigger boat.. Sharks were on deck at OCG!Campers Serah, Ella, Guinnie, and Bri holding shark teeth./marine-science/news/2022/totally-jawesome-a-shark-101-and-shark-tagging-lab.aspxSummer Programs/marine-science/news/2022/humans-responsible-for-over-90-percent-of-worlds-oil-slicks.aspxA team of Chinese and U.S. scientists developed the first global map of chronic oil slicks in the ocean and found that more than 90% of them come from human sources, significantly more than previously reported.Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:00:00 Humans Responsible for over 90% of World's Oil SlicksA team of Chinese and U.S. scientists developed the first global map of chronic oil slicks in the ocean and found that more than 90% of them come from human sources, significantly more than previously reported.Oil spill from a fire-damaged platform, captured by the Sentinel-2 satellite of the European Space Agency. Fire smoke appears white, while oil slicks appear dark (crude and emulsified oil) or metallic color (oil sheen). Credit: Sentinel-2 data from Copernicus operated by the European Union Agency for the Space Programme in partnership with the European Space Agency. Image generated by Chuanmin Hu of 91����./marine-science/news/2022/humans-responsible-for-over-90-percent-of-worlds-oil-slicks.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2022/behold-the-barrier-island.aspxThe final field trip of Oceanography Camp for Girls 2022 was our expedition to Caladesi Island.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Behold the Barrier Island!The final field trip of Oceanography Camp for Girls 2022 was our expedition to Caladesi Island.OCG Fellow Tiff Raetzel illustrates settling rate to a group of campers enjoying a break from heat./marine-science/news/2022/behold-the-barrier-island.aspxSummer Programs/marine-science/news/2022/dna-detectives.aspxCampers became detectives for a day as they collected the DNA left behind by organisms in the water, known as environmental DNA (eDNA), to identify organisms from different habitats!Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 DNA Detectives!Campers became detectives for a day as they collected the DNA left behind by organisms in the water, known as environmental DNA (eDNA), to identify organisms from different habitats!Lab leader Keith and campers Bella, Victoria, Hana and Gweni collect a water sample that contains environmental DNA./marine-science/news/2022/dna-detectives.aspxSummer Programs/marine-science/news/2022/waves-of-inspiration-media-release.aspxWaves of Inspiration - MEDIA ADVISORY. Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2022 to unveil major capital improvements at Clam Bayou Marine Education Center,Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Waves of InspirationWaves of Inspiration - MEDIA ADVISORY. Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2022 to unveil major capital improvements at Clam Bayou Marine Education Center,Dock view of Clam Bayou Marine Education Center/marine-science/news/2022/waves-of-inspiration-media-release.aspxCommunity Engagement,News/marine-science/news/2022/usf-cms-student-natalia-lopez-figueroa-awarded-noaa-margaret-a-davidson-graduate-fellowship.aspxCMS Ph.D. candidate Natalia López Figueroa was awarded a Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship administered by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management.Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 USF CMS student Natalia López Figueroa awarded NOAA Margaret A. Davidson Graduate FellowshipCMS Ph.D. candidate Natalia López Figueroa was awarded a Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship administered by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management.Natalia López Figueroa, CMS Ph.D. candidate/marine-science/news/2022/usf-cms-student-natalia-lopez-figueroa-awarded-noaa-margaret-a-davidson-graduate-fellowship.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2022/academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida-announces-selection-of-15-new-members-for-2022.aspxDr. Mya Breitbart, a professor and microbiologist at the USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS), is among 15 prominent scholars from throughout the state of 91���� who were selected for membership to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of 91���� (ASEMFL).Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of 91���� Announces Selection of 15 New Members for 2022Dr. Mya Breitbart, a professor and microbiologist at the USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS), is among 15 prominent scholars from throughout the state of 91���� who were selected for membership to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of 91���� (ASEMFL).Mya Breitbart in the lab. Credit, Amanda Sosnowski at Terrene Visions./marine-science/news/2022/academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida-announces-selection-of-15-new-members-for-2022.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2022/adventure-and-exploration-on-the-high-seas-aboard-the-okeanos-explorer.aspxThis summer as part of a NOAA Explorer-In-Training internship, Catalina Rubiano received the incredible opportunity to sail on the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer – a dream come true for any ocean science nerd.Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 Adventure and Exploration on the High-Seas aboard the Okeanos ExplorerThis summer as part of a NOAA Explorer-In-Training internship, Catalina Rubiano received the incredible opportunity to sail on the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer – a dream come true for any ocean science nerd.The NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer docked in port in Newport, Rhode Island. The Okeanos Explorer, commissioned in 2008, is the only federal vessel designated with the sole mission of ocean exploration./marine-science/news/2022/adventure-and-exploration-on-the-high-seas-aboard-the-okeanos-explorer.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2022/cms-hosts-women-in-science-leadership-training.aspxThe CMS served as home base for a two-day workshop for women called “Building Leadership Skills for Success in the Scientific Workforce.”Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 CMS hosts Women in Science Leadership TrainingThe CMS served as home base for a two-day workshop for women called “Building Leadership Skills for Success in the Scientific Workforce.”Group shot in front of MSL/marine-science/news/2022/cms-hosts-women-in-science-leadership-training.aspxBlogs and Perspectives