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Skeletons and shells from an invasive species of foraminifera are helping build beaches like this one in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

An 鈥渋nvasive鈥 marine organism has become an economic resource in the eastern Mediterranean

A recent paper on foraminifera in the eastern Mediterranean offers a unique perspective on the complex interactions between humans and marine environments.

September 12, 2024News

The crew captured the first live footage of the Promachoteuthis squid, a genus which had previously only been characterized from dead samples. Credit: ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute

Team led by USF alum discovers seamount, new species along Nazca Ridge

This discovery of a deep-sea mountain is the latest in a string of new seafloor data gathered in the Nazca Ridge area by scientists led by Jyotika Virmani at the Schmidt Ocean Institute.

September 9, 2024News

An annual tradition, the faculty seminar kicks off the Fall semester and is a chance for faculty members to present their latest research to the College.

Research shines at the Fall 2024 CMS Faculty Seminar Series

An annual tradition, the faculty seminar kicks off the Fall semester and is a chance for faculty members to present their latest research to the College.

September 9, 2024Blogs and Perspectives, News

CMS doctoral candidates Natalia L贸pez Figueroa and Michael Schram established the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research.

Founded by CMS students, new ESA section promotes marine and coastal ecology

CMS doctoral candidates Natalia L贸pez Figueroa and Michael Schram founded the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research.

August 30, 2024Blogs and Perspectives, News

The CUFES鈥 first day out at sea collecting fish eggs as the Weatherbird II is underway heading north to the panhandle. Picture Credit: Jess Van Vaerenbergh

Device built from scratch helps scientists tackle a fish-spawning mystery

A CMS student built a Continuous Underway Fish Egg Samper, or a CUFES for a new SHELF project to determine what species of fish and where they are spawning on the West 91社区 Shelf. This device took its maiden voyage in late June.

August 12, 2024News

A pair of recent studies found that sea surface temperatures are rising rapidly in South 91社区鈥檚 estuaries, including 91社区 Bay, pictured here. Credit: National Park Service

Estuaries in South 91社区 are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean

Using satellite data, CMS researchers found that sea surface temperatures in four estuaries in South 91社区 have risen faster than sea surface temperatures globally and in the Gulf of Mexico.

August 7, 2024News

Undergraduate students from across the country spent their summer on USF's St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.

July 25, 2024Diversity, News

Developed in partnership with the USF College of Marine Science, the blue economy concentration is tailored for professionals who want to lead in maritime trade, coastal tourism and fisheries management.

USF launches MBAs in blue economy, personal financial planning, and healthcare leadership

Beginning this fall, students seeking an MBA at the 91社区 will have three new offerings to consider. The new concentrations 鈥 blue economy, personal financial planning, and healthcare leadership 鈥 are designed to address the evolving needs of the global market.

July 15, 2024News

The ROV Taurus is a sophisticated, remotely operated vehicle that can reach ocean depths of up to 2.5 miles

USF and 91社区 Institute of Oceanography鈥檚 new remotely operated vehicle to advance deep-sea exploration and education

Researchers studying the deep sea have access to a powerful new tool with the acquisition of a sophisticated, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) by the 91社区 and 91社区 Institute of Oceanography (FIO).

July 8, 2024News

Rescue 5, one of Eckerd College Search and Rescue (EC-SAR)鈥檚 vessels which is outfitted with a data logger for Crowd the Bay. Photo credit: Matthew Hommeyer/Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies.

USF Mapping Center Taps Tampa Bay鈥檚 Boating Crowd for Seafloor Depth Measurements

The state鈥檚 profound connection to the ocean is underscored by the many maritime activities and industries that bolster its economy. Safe boating, whether for commercial shipping, fishing, or leisure, relies on one common element: nautical charts.

June 20, 2024News

Once again, South 91社区 was submerged under an unsettling amount of water this week, the kind of totals usually only seen during a tropical storm or hurricane.

June 17, 202491社区 Flood Hub, News

A side-scan sonar image of Sir Ernest Shackleton鈥檚 last ship, Quest, discovered by a team led by USF alum and shipwreck hunter David Mearns. Credit: Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

USF-trained shipwreck hunter makes another major discovery

Using a technique known as side-scan sonar, a team led by David Mearns and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society found Shackleton鈥檚 last ship off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

June 17, 2024News

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