/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 15 Dec 2025 19:09:19 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/marine-science/news/2025/ice-cores-and-ensembles-graduate-student-combines-passion-for-music-and-marine-science.aspxOrion Schomber reflects on her time at the college, how she chose marine science, and how music has influenced her research.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:03:22 Ice cores and ensembles: graduate student combines passion for music and marine scienceOrion Schomber reflects on her time at the college, how she chose marine science, and how music has influenced her research.In addition to her research, Schomber enjoyed sharing her love of geology with others, and served as a mentor for the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls. /marine-science/news/2025/ice-cores-and-ensembles-graduate-student-combines-passion-for-music-and-marine-science.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,News/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted in abundance over the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:04:22 Study reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populationsCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted in abundance over the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.Sargassum is declining in the North Atlantic region where it was first reported by Christopher Columbus in the 15th century. Here, Sea Education Association’s SSV Corwith Cramer sails near a mat of holopelagic sargassum. Credit: Jeff Schell./marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxNews,Publication Highlights/marine-science/news/2025/public-private-partnership-tackles-seafloor-mapping-challenge.aspxResearchers at the USF College of Marine Science collaborated with Saildrone to improve techniques for hydrography.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:26:30 Public-private partnership tackles seafloor mapping challengeResearchers at the USF College of Marine Science collaborated with Saildrone to improve techniques for hydrography.Saildrone Voyager equipped for coastal mapping in the Atlantic Ocean. Credit: Courtesy Saildrone./marine-science/news/2025/public-private-partnership-tackles-seafloor-mapping-challenge.aspxNews,Resiliency News/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,News/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxIndustry partnerships have propelled the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.External ArticleTue, 04 Nov 2025 13:31:23 USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyondIndustry partnerships have propelled the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏ to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.Photo by Freddie Coleman, USF Health/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxNews/research-innovation/news/2025/corridor-partnership-expands-undergraduate-research-and-advances-experiential-learning-at-usf.aspxThrough the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on, faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability, and the arts.External ArticleWed, 29 Oct 2025 11:50:45 Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at USFThrough the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on, faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability, and the arts.Florida High Tech Corridor CEO Paul Sohl talks to students on the USF St. Petersburg campus during the OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium./research-innovation/news/2025/corridor-partnership-expands-undergraduate-research-and-advances-experiential-learning-at-usf.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2025/college-of-marine-science-sees-rise-in-high-impact-researchers.aspxThe USF College of Marine Science boasts fourteen current researchers and two emeritus faculty members on the list of top global researchers.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:27:15 College of Marine Science sees rise in high-impact researchersThe USF College of Marine Science boasts fourteen current researchers and two emeritus faculty members on the list of top global researchers.Sixteen College of Marine Science Faculty were recognized for their career and single year citation records, demonstrating their impact in oceanography. /marine-science/news/2025/college-of-marine-science-sees-rise-in-high-impact-researchers.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2025/never-mind-antarctica-north-american-ice-sheets-caused-dramatic-rise-in-sea-level-after-the-last-ice-age.aspxThe new study calls into question whether glacial melt will be sufficient to collapse or even slow down the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:34:30 Never mind Antarctica: North American ice sheets caused dramatic rise in sea level after the last ice ageThe new study calls into question whether glacial melt will be sufficient to collapse or even slow down the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.A midnight view of the Greenland Ice Sheet near Ilulissat in July 1991. The background shows the vast ice sheet, while the foreground fjord is choked with icebergs released by one of the world’s fastest-moving outlet glaciers. During the last ice age, this ice sheet was directly connected to the ice masses that covered most of Canada. Credit: Torbjörn Törnqvist/marine-science/news/2025/never-mind-antarctica-north-american-ice-sheets-caused-dramatic-rise-in-sea-level-after-the-last-ice-age.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2025/how-ancient-plankton-point-to-the-resilience-of-ocean-ecosystems.aspxThe researchers used a cutting-edge approach to predict future ocean conditions by examining the distant past through analyses of microscopic fossils.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:00:00 How ancient plankton point to the resilience of ocean ecosystemsThe researchers used a cutting-edge approach to predict future ocean conditions by examining the distant past through analyses of microscopic fossils.The new study suggests that ocean warming may not lead to the decline in nutrients and fisheries in the tropical Pacific predicted by earlier models. Credit: Jordan Robins/Ocean Image Bank./marine-science/news/2025/how-ancient-plankton-point-to-the-resilience-of-ocean-ecosystems.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-was-elected-as-an-agu-fellow.aspxChuanmin Hu takes optical measurements of oil on water in a field experiment. Image courtesy of Chuanmin Hu.Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Chuanmin Hu was elected as an AGU FellowChuanmin Hu takes optical measurements of oil on water in a field experiment. Image courtesy of Chuanmin Hu.Chuanmin Hu, a Distinguished University Professor at the USF College of Marine Science, was elected as an AGU Fellow for his fundamental and transformative contributions in optical oceanography and satellite remote sensing./marine-science/news/2025/chuanmin-hu-was-elected-as-an-agu-fellow.aspxAwards,News/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-build-on-deepwater-horizon-research-with-new-project-targeting-pollutants-in-tampa-bay-and-beyond.aspxThe Tampa Bay Surveillance project examines contaminants in Florida’s largest estuary, with the goal of identifying sources of contamination and helping prevent pollution.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:58:27 USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyondThe Tampa Bay Surveillance project examines contaminants in Florida’s largest estuary, with the goal of identifying sources of contamination and helping prevent pollution.Layne Legget, Steve Murawski, and AJ Gross prepare to install a barnacle rack in Tampa Bay. /marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-build-on-deepwater-horizon-research-with-new-project-targeting-pollutants-in-tampa-bay-and-beyond.aspxNews/marine-science/news/2025/local-boaters-help-scientists-map-the-seafloor.aspxAn initiative called Crowd the Bay supports more detailed seafloor maps for Tampa Bay and serves as a blueprint for augmenting nautical charts across Florida, the nation, and beyond.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:49:51 Local boaters help scientists map the seafloorAn initiative called Crowd the Bay supports more detailed seafloor maps for Tampa Bay and serves as a blueprint for augmenting nautical charts across Florida, the nation, and beyond.Through crowdsourced bathymetry, scientists tap into local boating communities to gather data about water depths. Credit: Sarah Grasty/marine-science/news/2025/local-boaters-help-scientists-map-the-seafloor.aspxNews