/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 15 Dec 2025 19:32:22 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/marine-science/news/2025/new-vehicle-expands-mapping-capabilities-at-college-of-marine-science.aspxThe new uncrewed surface vehicle is part of a collaboration between the college’s Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies and the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation.Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:53:01 New vehicle expands mapping capabilities at College of Marine ScienceThe new uncrewed surface vehicle is part of a collaboration between the college’s Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies and the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation.A new uncrewed surface vehicle named EMMET (Enhanced Mobile Mapping with Emerging Technologies), seen in the foreground during a recent demonstration day at the USF College of Marine Science. Photo by Carlyn Scott./marine-science/news/2025/new-vehicle-expands-mapping-capabilities-at-college-of-marine-science.aspxFlorida Flood Hub,Newshttps://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-10-07/central-floridians-still-recovering-one-year-hurricane-miltonOne year after striking land as a Category 3 storm, Hurricane Milton continues affecting lives in Central Florida.External ArticleTue, 07 Oct 2025 00:09:14 Some Central Floridians still recovering one year out from Hurricane MiltonOne year after striking land as a Category 3 storm, Hurricane Milton continues affecting lives in Central Florida.Volusia County resident Claire Venables looks through a box of family memorabilia that was damaged by flooding during Hurricane Milton. Her children’s birth certificates were destroyed and had to be replaced.Volusia County resident Claire Venables looks through a box of family memorabilia that was damaged by flooding during Hurricane Milton. Her children’s birth certificates were destroyed and had to be replaced.https://www.cfpublic.org/environment/2025-10-07/central-floridians-still-recovering-one-year-hurricane-miltonFlorida Flood Hubhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article307805065.htmlA series exploring how real estate and climate change collide in South Florida.External ArticleWed, 11 Jun 2025 16:35:26 The unseen flooding risk in South Florida: Rising water beneath our feetA series exploring how real estate and climate change collide in South Florida.A car stalls out on NE 11th St and gets towed out of flooded water during a flash flood warning on Monday, June 2, 2025 in downtown Miami, Fla. Alie Skowronski askowronski@miamiherald.com https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article307805065.htmlFlorida Flood Hubhttps://floridapolitics.com/archives/720767-senate-panel-advances-coastal-resiliency-bill-focused-on-green-gray-infrastructure/The measure (SB 50) would establish more stringent standards for the development, maintenance and restoration of resilient “green infrastructure,” like mangroves, reefs and spoil islands, and “gray infrastructure” such as seawalls, flood pumps and ditches.External ArticleWed, 12 Feb 2025 11:06:22 Senate panel advances coastal resiliency bill focused on ‘green-gray infrastructure’The measure (SB 50) would establish more stringent standards for the development, maintenance and restoration of resilient “green infrastructure,” like mangroves, reefs and spoil islands, and “gray infrastructure” such as seawalls, flood pumps and ditches.The measure (SB 50) would establish more stringent standards for the development, maintenance and restoration of resilient “green infrastructure,” like mangroves, reefs and spoil islands, and “gray infrastructure” such as seawalls, flood pumps and ditches.https://floridapolitics.com/archives/720767-senate-panel-advances-coastal-resiliency-bill-focused-on-green-gray-infrastructure/Florida Flood Hubhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article289261495.htmlOnce again, South Florida was submerged under an unsettling amount of water this week, the kind of totals usually only seen during a tropical storm or hurricane.External ArticleMon, 17 Jun 2024 13:05:19 Climate change can amplify big rainstorms, but true fixes are far off for South FloridaOnce again, South Florida was submerged under an unsettling amount of water this week, the kind of totals usually only seen during a tropical storm or hurricane.A home’s front lawn is flooded from heavy rains on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Miami Shores, Florida. D.A. VARELA dvarela@miamiherald.comhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article289261495.htmlFlorida Flood Hub,News/marine-science/news/2024/the-ocean-circulation-lab-braces-for-a-busy-hurricane-season.aspxThe Ocean Circulation Lab maintains a pair of high-resolution circulation models that can be used to forecast water levels days before hurricane landfall.Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:13:51 The Ocean Circulation Lab braces for a busy hurricane seasonThe Ocean Circulation Lab maintains a pair of high-resolution circulation models that can be used to forecast water levels days before hurricane landfall.The National Weather Service predicts an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane Idalia is seen here after landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida in August 2023. Credit: NOAA /marine-science/news/2024/the-ocean-circulation-lab-braces-for-a-busy-hurricane-season.aspxFlorida Flood Hub,Hurricanes,Newshttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/11/under-new-law--part-of-gambling-revenues-will-go-towards-flood-research-based-in-st--pete-The Florida Flood Hub in St. Pete received funding through the Resilient Florida Program. Its goal is to model and predict how flooding will affect Florida in the future, so informed decisions can be made at the state and local levels on the best ways to mitigate flood risks.External ArticleThu, 11 Apr 2024 15:43:41 Portion of state gambling revenues to go toward flood research in St. PeteThe Florida Flood Hub in St. Pete received funding through the Resilient Florida Program. Its goal is to model and predict how flooding will affect Florida in the future, so informed decisions can be made at the state and local levels on the best ways to mitigate flood risks.The sun rises over Tampa Bay and the St. Pete Pier on a calm morning. (Spectrum News/Angie Angers)https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/11/under-new-law--part-of-gambling-revenues-will-go-towards-flood-research-based-in-st--pete-Florida Flood Hub,News/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.Florida’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.aspxFlorida Flood Hub,Hurricanes,News/marine-science/news/2022/how-the-college-of-marine-science-responded-to-hurricane-ian.aspxIn the wake of the hurricane, researchers at the ���ϱ��� 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 ���ϱ��� 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.aspxFlorida Flood Hub,Hurricanes,News/marine-science/news/2022/the-flood-hub-rises-to-the-challenge-of-coastal-resilience-in-florida.aspxThrough improved flood forecasting, the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation will inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions to support a more resilient Florida for all.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 The Flood Hub rises to the challenge of coastal resilience in FloridaThrough improved flood forecasting, the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation will inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions to support a more resilient Florida for all.Through improved flood forecasting, the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation will inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions to support a more resilient Florida for all./marine-science/news/2022/the-flood-hub-rises-to-the-challenge-of-coastal-resilience-in-florida.aspxFlorida Flood Hub,News