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Past climate change to blame for Antarctica鈥檚 giant underwater landslides
An international team of scientists found weak biologically rich layers of sediments hundreds of metres beneath the seafloor which crumbled as oceans warmed and ice sheets declined.
May 18, 2023News
Which barotrauma mitigation method is best for red snapper and red grouper caught in deep water? Recompression outperforms venting, according to Gulf of Mexico study
The best way for recreational fishers to release red snapper and red grouper caught in the deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico -- and physically traumatized from the pressure change experienced during the ascent -- is to use a descending device.
May 15, 2023News
Scientists describe carbon cycle in a subglacial freshwater lake in Antarctica for first time
Surprising results from historic study suggest the shrinking West Antarctic Ice Sheet, a major threat to global sea level rise, was smaller and more dynamic in recent geologic past than previously thought.
May 1, 2023News
Scientists identify 2022 sea urchin killer
The mass die-off of the long-spined sea urchin 鈥� a loss that threatens the health of coral reefs from the Caribbean to Florida鈥檚 east coast -- was caused by a one-celled organism called a ciliate.
April 19, 2023News
USF CMS joins NOAA鈥檚 Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network
The USF College of Marine Science (USF CMS) is one of nine institutions in a five-year NOAA-funded program that will work directly with communities in the Caribbean region to work on how best to prepare for and 鈥渁dapt鈥� to higher risks of disasters that come with a changing climate.
March 13, 2023News
How to pump up your iron: hit the gym, eat spinach, or talk to Tim Conway
A Q&A with CMS Associate Professor Tim Conway about iron in the ocean.
February 16, 2023News
Fjords: small-but-mighty planetary 鈥渢hermostats鈥� whose role in the global carbon cycle is both sink and source
If you鈥檙e worried about escalating human-induced climate change, consider adding fjords to your thank-you list during this season of gratitude.
December 7, 2022News
Hurricane season underscores the value of improved flood forecasting
In late May, forecasters at NOAA鈥檚 Climate Prediction Center signaled a tempestuous 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.
December 2, 2022Florida Flood Hub, News
Distinguishing the influence of sediments, the Congo River, and water-mass mixing on the distribution of iron and its isotopes in the Southeast Atlantic Ocean
Iron 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.
November 30, 2022News, Publication Highlights
How the College of Marine Science responded to Hurricane Ian
In the wake of the hurricane, researchers at the 哔咔漫画 College of Marine Science (CMS) have been hard at work studying the storm鈥檚 impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, these snapshots show our teams at work.
November 30, 2022Florida Flood Hub, News
USF-led team detects toxic 鈥渇orever chemicals,鈥� or PFAS, in Tampa Bay fish and sediments
The first-of-its-kind study also outlines potential human health implications related to fish consumption.
November 15, 2022News
A Tribute to William T. 鈥淏ill鈥� Hogarth, Ph.D. (1939-2022)
William T. (鈥淏ill鈥�) Hogarth, 83, of Treasure Island FL passed away after a short illness on November 5, 2022.
November 9, 2022News