/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 18:41:30 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/marine-science/news/2024/research-shines-at-the-fall-2024-cms-faculty-seminar-series.aspxAn 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.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:07:08 Research shines at the Fall 2024 CMS Faculty Seminar SeriesAn 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.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./marine-science/news/2024/research-shines-at-the-fall-2024-cms-faculty-seminar-series.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,News/marine-science/news/2024/founded-by-cms-students-new-esa-section-promotes-marine-and-coastal-ecology.aspxCMS doctoral candidates Natalia López Figueroa and Michael Schram founded the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:36:14 Founded by CMS students, new ESA section promotes marine and coastal ecologyCMS doctoral candidates Natalia López Figueroa and Michael Schram founded the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research.CMS doctoral candidates Natalia López Figueroa and Michael Schram established the ESA coastal and marine ecology section to foster a space for marine scientists to present their research. /marine-science/news/2024/founded-by-cms-students-new-esa-section-promotes-marine-and-coastal-ecology.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,News/marine-science/news/2024/three-students-earn-prestigious-usf-fellowships.aspxThree student from the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science were awarded 2024 Office of Graduate Studies Fellowships.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:47:53 Three CMS students earn prestigious 91tvӰԺ FellowshipsThree student from the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science were awarded 2024 Office of Graduate Studies Fellowships.Three incoming CMS students were awarded prestigious 91tvӰԺ fellowships, joining eight current CMS students with similar distinctions. /marine-science/news/2024/three-students-earn-prestigious-usf-fellowships.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2024/sea-world-celebration.aspxCampers celebrate a successful 2024 Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls at sea world.Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:07:50 Sea World CelebrationCampers celebrate a successful 2024 Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls at sea world.Campers celebrate a successful 2024 Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls at sea world./marine-science/news/2024/sea-world-celebration.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2024/fish-banks-activity.aspxCampers are all split up into groups, and each group is given their own commercial fishing company to manage.Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:38:58 Fish Banks ActivityCampers are all split up into groups, and each group is given their own commercial fishing company to manage.Campers are all split up into groups, and each group is given their own commercial fishing company to manage./marine-science/news/2024/fish-banks-activity.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2024/laboratory-activities-week.aspxThe final week of OCG consisted of multiple laboratory activities.Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:38:55 Laboratory ActivitiesThe final week of OCG consisted of multiple laboratory activities.Campers had the opportunity to learn more about sharks in the sharky shenanigans lab./marine-science/news/2024/laboratory-activities-week.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2024/coral-reef-cake-activity.aspxCampers learned about coral reefs in this activity.Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:48:05 Coral Reef Cake ActivityCampers learned about coral reefs in this activity.Campers learned about coral reefs in this activity. /marine-science/news/2024/coral-reef-cake-activity.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2024/caladesi-island-field-trips.aspxThroughout the Oceanography camp, the girls experience many excursions and field trips to interesting places.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:53:16 Caladesi Island Field TripsThroughout the Oceanography camp, the girls experience many excursions and field trips to interesting places.Campers used a fluorescent green dye to measure the speed and direction of currents in the water. Each /marine-science/news/2024/caladesi-island-field-trips.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2024/reu-scholars-make-waves-on-campus.aspxEleven students participated in the Making Waves Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by the College of Marine Science and led by Ana Arellano this summer. The participants engaged in various interdisciplinary ocean research and science communication experiences.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:40:03 REU scholars make waves on campusEleven students participated in the Making Waves Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by the College of Marine Science and led by Ana Arellano this summer. The participants engaged in various interdisciplinary ocean research and science communication experiences.The Making Waves cohort celebrates after presenting their research posters at the 91tvӰԺ St. Petersburg Undergraduate Research Symposium at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library. Photo Credit: Jess Van Vaerenbergh/marine-science/news/2024/reu-scholars-make-waves-on-campus.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Diversity/marine-science/news/2024/laboratory-activities.aspxThe fish ecology lab provides campers with the opportunity to learn about fish and how they impact the environment.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:47:43 Laboratory ActivitiesThe fish ecology lab provides campers with the opportunity to learn about fish and how they impact the environment.Campers started their mission as DNA Detectives./marine-science/news/2024/laboratory-activities.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2024/field-days-at-fort-de-soto.aspxAt Fort De Soto there were three stations, where the campers rotated between collecting sediments, nutrients, and seine net samples.Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:02:54 Field days at Fort De SotoAt Fort De Soto there were three stations, where the campers rotated between collecting sediments, nutrients, and seine net samples.At Fort De Soto there were three stations, where the campers rotated between collecting sediments, nutrients, and seine net samples. /marine-science/news/2024/field-days-at-fort-de-soto.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2024/shell-key-field-trips.aspxShell Key is an island that the OCG campers kayak out to for one of their three field trips.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:11:41 Shell Key Field TripsShell Key is an island that the OCG campers kayak out to for one of their three field trips.Shell Key Field Trip/marine-science/news/2024/shell-key-field-trips.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2024/angari-cruise-field-trip.aspxThe OCG campers and staff all had an amazing time aboard the R/V ANGARI.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:46:28 ANGARI Cruise Field TripThe OCG campers and staff all had an amazing time aboard the R/V ANGARI.The OCG campers and staff all had an amazing time aboard the R/V ANGARI. /marine-science/news/2024/angari-cruise-field-trip.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2024/ocean-concept-rotations.aspxOcean concept rotations allow the OCG campers to learn about the different layers of the oceans.Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:01:49 Ocean Concept RotationsOcean concept rotations allow the OCG campers to learn about the different layers of the oceans.Ocean concept rotations allow the OCG campers to learn about the different layers of the oceans. /marine-science/news/2024/ocean-concept-rotations.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Girls Camp/marine-science/news/2024/from-space-to-canvas-observing-ocean-color.aspxUsing remote sensing instruments on satellites, researchers can study the color of the ocean from space. Some of those striking satellite images are now on display at CMS.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:54:02 From space to canvas: Observing ocean colorUsing remote sensing instruments on satellites, researchers can study the color of the ocean from space. Some of those striking satellite images are now on display at CMS.Coccolithophore (milky blue) and diatoms (dark green) blooms in the Black Sea between southeastern Europe and western Asia at various times of year. Photo credit: OLCI on the Sentinel-3B satellite./marine-science/news/2024/from-space-to-canvas-observing-ocean-color.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2024/engineering-for-ocean-science-research.aspxDeveloped by COMIT at the College of Marine Science, the uncrewed surface vehicle called TREVOR (Test Robotics Environment Vehicle for Ocean Research) demonstrates a cost-effective way to conduct marine research.Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:13:33 Engineering for Ocean Science ResearchDeveloped by COMIT at the College of Marine Science, the uncrewed surface vehicle called TREVOR (Test Robotics Environment Vehicle for Ocean Research) demonstrates a cost-effective way to conduct marine research.In this video, College of Engineering student Jaden Crute discusses the development of TREVOR during her internship with COMIT. /marine-science/news/2024/engineering-for-ocean-science-research.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Diversity/marine-science/news/2024/an-exploration-into-the-ocean-usf-and-spc-students-learn-on-land-and-at-sea.aspxOcean air, heavy with the scent of salt and adventure, fills the lungs of passengers, as they step aboard the R/V WT Hogarth destined for scientific exploration.Wed, 15 May 2024 07:35:07 An exploration into the ocean: 91tvӰԺ & SPC Students learn on land and at seaOcean air, heavy with the scent of salt and adventure, fills the lungs of passengers, as they step aboard the R/V WT Hogarth destined for scientific exploration.COMIT Interns, Zoe Brooker (left) and Katherin Abreus-Rodriguez (right), on the cruise next to the water sampling processing set-up. PHOTO CREDIT: Sarah Grasty./marine-science/news/2024/an-exploration-into-the-ocean-usf-and-spc-students-learn-on-land-and-at-sea.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2024/can-oyster-gardens-clean-tampa-bay-this-cms-student-wants-to-find-out.aspxCMS student combines her oyster filtration research and citizen science to build VOGs at community outreach events.Thu, 09 May 2024 10:30:13 Can oyster gardens clean Tampa Bay? This CMS student wants to find outCMS student combines her oyster filtration research and citizen science to build VOGs at community outreach events.A pile of oyster shells at an outreach event at Booker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs. Participants strung the shells together to create vertical oyster gardens. PHOTO CREDIT: Jess Van Vaerenbergh/marine-science/news/2024/can-oyster-gardens-clean-tampa-bay-this-cms-student-wants-to-find-out.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,News/marine-science/news/2024/congratulations-to-the-2024-spoonbill-bowl-winners.aspxThe Spoonbill Bowl is a regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl hosted by 91tvӰԺ CMS.Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:18:24 Congratulations to the 2024 Spoonbill Bowl WinnersThe Spoonbill Bowl is a regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl hosted by 91tvӰԺ CMS.Congratulations to the 2024 Spoonbill Bowl Winners/marine-science/news/2024/congratulations-to-the-2024-spoonbill-bowl-winners.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Community Engagement/marine-science/news/2024/cms-celebrates-40-years-of-graduate-student-symposiums.aspxThe breadth of topics covered during the 2024 Graduate Student Symposium illustrates the impressive scope of science conducted at the College of Marine Science.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:32:58 CMS celebrates 40 years of Graduate Student SymposiumsThe breadth of topics covered during the 2024 Graduate Student Symposium illustrates the impressive scope of science conducted at the College of Marine Science.The seventeen student presentations covered research into biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography, from fish spawning to satellite monitoring./marine-science/news/2024/cms-celebrates-40-years-of-graduate-student-symposiums.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2024/six-cms-students-awarded-the-2024-saml-student-award.aspxSix students from the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science are recipients of the SAML Student Awards for 2024.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Six CMS students awarded the 2024 SAML student awardSix students from the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science are recipients of the SAML Student Awards for 2024.Student Macarena Martin Mayor working on spectrophotometric techniques in the Byrne lab./marine-science/news/2024/six-cms-students-awarded-the-2024-saml-student-award.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/ocean-research-cruise-trains-tomorrows-marine-scientists-through-hands-on-fieldwork.aspxOceanographic education and research combined for students aboard the five-day CORE cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II.Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Ocean research cruise trains tomorrow’s marine scientists through hands-on fieldworkOceanographic education and research combined for students aboard the five-day CORE cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II.Organized by researchers at the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science, the Collaborative Oceanographic Research & Education (CORE) cruise gave students from the 91tvӰԺ St. Petersburg campus and St. Petersburg College the opportunity to apply their skills aboard a five-day cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II. /marine-science/news/2023/ocean-research-cruise-trains-tomorrows-marine-scientists-through-hands-on-fieldwork.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,News/marine-science/news/2023/cms-grads-and-intern-win-the-2023-vembu-subramanian-ocean-scholars-award.aspxCongratulations to CMS graduate students Lydia Ruggle and Emma Grave who recently received the 2023 Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars Award.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 CMS grads and intern win the 2023 Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars AwardCongratulations to CMS graduate students Lydia Ruggle and Emma Grave who recently received the 2023 Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars Award.CMS graduate students Lydia Ruggles and Emma Graves, and CMS Ocean Circulation Lab intern, Samantha D’Angelo./marine-science/news/2023/cms-grads-and-intern-win-the-2023-vembu-subramanian-ocean-scholars-award.aspxAwards,Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/stella-and-sam-a-pair-of-gliders-on-a-mission.aspxStaff and students from the Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT) recently sailed aboard the R/V WT Hogarth to collect data using a pair of uncrewed, underwater gliders.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Stella and Sam: a pair of gliders on a missionStaff and students from the Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT) recently sailed aboard the R/V WT Hogarth to collect data using a pair of uncrewed, underwater gliders.Stella, shown here, and Sam are part of the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science’s fleet of oceanic gliders, the oft underappreciated workhorses of oceanography. PHOTO CREDIT: Garrett Miller, Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies./marine-science/news/2023/stella-and-sam-a-pair-of-gliders-on-a-mission.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/watch-the-fall-2023-cms-faculty-seminar.aspxThe annual faculty seminars offer an opportunity for students to get to know their professors and peers.Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Watch the Fall 2023 CMS Faculty SeminarThe annual faculty seminars offer an opportunity for students to get to know their professors and peers.The Fall 2023 CMS Faculty Seminar /marine-science/news/2023/watch-the-fall-2023-cms-faculty-seminar.aspxBlogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/08/07/crute-trevor/Marine engineering isn’t typically something you would think of when imagining an engineer’s potential career path. Despite this, it makes a lot of sense that the fields of marine science and engineering overlap.External ArticleMon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Putting robots in the water: the trials and tribulations of marine engineeringMarine engineering isn’t typically something you would think of when imagining an engineer’s potential career path. Despite this, it makes a lot of sense that the fields of marine science and engineering overlap.Jaden Crute, 91tvӰԺ B.S. Engineering Studenthttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/08/07/crute-trevor/Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/venezuelan-scientists-team-up-to-save-irreplaceable-data-on-biodiversity.aspxIn times of political unrest, science often suffers. This is the case in Venezuela. The country has faced a series of political and socioeconomic crises that sparked an exodus of citizens, including many scientists, who fled the country for opportunities elsewhereThu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Venezuelan scientists team up to save irreplaceable data on biodiversityIn times of political unrest, science often suffers. This is the case in Venezuela. The country has faced a series of political and socioeconomic crises that sparked an exodus of citizens, including many scientists, who fled the country for opportunities elsewhereAna Carolina Peralta Brichtova conducted her PhD at Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela, studying the Caribbean snail Voluta musica. /marine-science/news/2023/venezuelan-scientists-team-up-to-save-irreplaceable-data-on-biodiversity.aspxBlogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/21/summer-meranda/Underwater, we’re investigating everything from shipwrecks to paleo landscape features (e.g., shell middens which are essentially the waste piles from prehistoric and indigenous peoples) to submerged towns.External ArticleFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Forging a road through interdisciplinary applications of hydrographyUnderwater, we’re investigating everything from shipwrecks to paleo landscape features (e.g., shell middens which are essentially the waste piles from prehistoric and indigenous peoples) to submerged towns.Written by: Marie Meranda (PhD Candidate)https://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/21/summer-meranda/Blogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/20/summer-combs/The mission of our R.V. Nancy Foster expedition: To map the seafloor of a new area on Blake’s Plateau using multibeam sonar. Just adding another puzzle piece to the global map of the ocean floor!External ArticleThu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 LIFE at seaThe mission of our R.V. Nancy Foster expedition: To map the seafloor of a new area on Blake’s Plateau using multibeam sonar. Just adding another puzzle piece to the global map of the ocean floor!Written by: Bea Combs-Hintzehttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/20/summer-combs/Blogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/18/summer-marin/This was my first-time being part of a scientific party at-sea. It was impressive to see the workflow, drills, and communication among ship members.External ArticleTue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Unforgettable Times aboard the NOAA ship, Nancy FosterThis was my first-time being part of a scientific party at-sea. It was impressive to see the workflow, drills, and communication among ship members.Written by: Angelique Rosa Marín (PhD Student)https://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/18/summer-marin/Blogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/13/summer-paul/One of the things that made the Nancy Foster cruise stand out was the range of experience of the science party. This training opportunity allowed undergraduates, graduate students, post docs, and other scientists to all work toward the same goal.External ArticleThu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Hydrography: The Ship, The Storm, and the Grad StudentOne of the things that made the Nancy Foster cruise stand out was the range of experience of the science party. This training opportunity allowed undergraduates, graduate students, post docs, and other scientists to all work toward the same goal.The science party also got to go through many of the safety drills commonly done when a vessel leaves port. https://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/13/summer-paul/Blogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/11/summer-erickson/Successful research scientists work hard to obtain a well-rounded education, taking years of time (and often money!) to earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees.External ArticleTue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 The evolution of a scientist – a reflection on the importance of seizing opportunitiesSuccessful research scientists work hard to obtain a well-rounded education, taking years of time (and often money!) to earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees.The evolution of a scientist – a reflection on the importance of seizing opportunitieshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/11/summer-erickson/Blogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/07/summer-humphrey/Overall, this was a wonderful experience, and I am so thankful that I was offered this opportunity. I learned so much about hydrography which I never would have learned without this research voyage.External ArticleFri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Setting Sail into the World of Ocean Mapping and HydrographyOverall, this was a wonderful experience, and I am so thankful that I was offered this opportunity. I learned so much about hydrography which I never would have learned without this research voyage.Written by: Grace Humphrey (Intern and Undergraduate Student)https://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/07/summer-humphrey/Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/an-ocean-hero-a-mentor-to-so-many-a-friend-to-all.aspxWe are sad about the passing of Dr. John Ogden. He died peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2023. Dr. John Ogden (1940-2023).Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 An Ocean Hero, A Mentor to so Many, A Friend to AllWe are sad about the passing of Dr. John Ogden. He died peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2023. Dr. John Ogden (1940-2023).John Conrad Ogden, 82 of St. Petersburg, FL/marine-science/news/2023/an-ocean-hero-a-mentor-to-so-many-a-friend-to-all.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Newshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/05/summer-mussett/Despite a delay in the cruise schedule owing to an active start to the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, Mark Mussett joined a troupe of fellow scientists and students from the CMS community to make the journey from St. Petersburg to Charleston to sail aboard the Nancy Foster in early June.External ArticleWed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Charting off Charleston: Contributing to NOAA Marine Mapping on the U.S. Outer Continental ShelfDespite a delay in the cruise schedule owing to an active start to the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, Mark Mussett joined a troupe of fellow scientists and students from the CMS community to make the journey from St. Petersburg to Charleston to sail aboard the Nancy Foster in early June.Mark Mussett, 91tvӰԺ CMS grad studenthttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/07/05/summer-mussett/Blogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/06/28/summer-dangelo/When presented with the opportunity to engage in an oceanic expedition full of hydrographic mapping, Samantha D’Angelo could hardly contain her excitement.External ArticleWed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 A look into the Hydrographic Community Aboard NOAA Ship Nancy FosterWhen presented with the opportunity to engage in an oceanic expedition full of hydrographic mapping, Samantha D’Angelo could hardly contain her excitement.A look into the Hydrographic Community Aboard NOAA Ship Nancy Fosterhttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/06/28/summer-dangelo/Blogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/06/27/summer-obrien/The main objective of the venture was to update the Blake Plateau’s existing nautical charts and enhance maritime safety in the region.External ArticleTue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Seabed Mapping Research on the Blake PlateauThe main objective of the venture was to update the Blake Plateau’s existing nautical charts and enhance maritime safety in the region.Students and staff members from the three universities accompanied OCS personnel aboard the Nancy Foster for the mapping exercisehttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/06/27/summer-obrien/Blogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/06/20/summer-quillen/If you’re anything like Kennedy Quillen, you leap at the chance to escape the confines of the office and embark on an oceanic adventure – the mere thought of setting foot on a boat fills you with excitement.External ArticleTue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Uncharted Waters: A Biologist’s Dive into Hydrography Aboard the NOAA Ship Nancy FosterIf you’re anything like Kennedy Quillen, you leap at the chance to escape the confines of the office and embark on an oceanic adventure – the mere thought of setting foot on a boat fills you with excitement.Perks of working the sunrise shift: views like these.https://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/06/20/summer-quillen/Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/from-plastic-to-productive-can-air-cushions-be-repurposed-to-cultivate-algae.aspxResearchers at 91tvӰԺ envision a creative way to transform plastic waste from your online shopping habit into algae-growing machines.Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 From plastic to productive: can air-cushions be repurposed to cultivate algae?Researchers at 91tvӰԺ envision a creative way to transform plastic waste from your online shopping habit into algae-growing machines.Photobioreactor air-cushions filled with cultures of two algae used in the study C. vulgaris (lighter green, top), N. oculata (darker green, bottom)./marine-science/news/2023/from-plastic-to-productive-can-air-cushions-be-repurposed-to-cultivate-algae.aspxBlogs and Perspectives,Publication Highlightshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/06/15/summer-hanley/This experience was unique as it provided an opportunity for students with no prior exposure to hydrographic surveys the chance to go to sea.External ArticleThu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 A Dive into the Tech Support DepartmentThis experience was unique as it provided an opportunity for students with no prior exposure to hydrographic surveys the chance to go to sea.Margaret Hanley (M.S. Student)https://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/06/15/summer-hanley/Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/s-a-s-sing-it-up-in-the-gulf.aspxThree members of our CMS community recently participated in the NSF-funded “Scientists at Sea” program led by Eckerd College. Great work, Steve Murawski, Sherryl Gilbert, and Kylee Rullo!Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 'S-A-S’sing it up in the GulfThree members of our CMS community recently participated in the NSF-funded “Scientists at Sea” program led by Eckerd College. Great work, Steve Murawski, Sherryl Gilbert, and Kylee Rullo!91tvӰԺ: A Preeminent Research University/marine-science/news/2023/s-a-s-sing-it-up-in-the-gulf.aspxBlogs and Perspectiveshttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/06/12/geohab-2023-a-reflection-on-my-first-international-conference/We were in La Réunion – an island in the Indian Ocean that is part of the Mascarene Islands and the African continent, but an overseas department of France about 679 km east of Madagascar.External ArticleMon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GeoHab 2023, a reflection on my first international conferenceWe were in La Réunion – an island in the Indian Ocean that is part of the Mascarene Islands and the African continent, but an overseas department of France about 679 km east of Madagascar.The view from the balcony on Bea Combs-Hintze, PhD student with Drs. David Naar and Steve Murawskihttps://www.marine.usf.edu/comit/2023/06/12/geohab-2023-a-reflection-on-my-first-international-conference/Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/on-the-hunt-for-amberjacks-from-florida-to-north-carolina.aspxThe C-BASS team recently completed a 21-day research cruise aboard Florida Institute of Oceanography’s (FIO) vessel, R/V Weatherbird II, in search of Greater Amberjack.Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 On the hunt for Amberjacks from Florida to North CarolinaThe C-BASS team recently completed a 21-day research cruise aboard Florida Institute of Oceanography’s (FIO) vessel, R/V Weatherbird II, in search of Greater Amberjack.C-BASS at sunset. Image credit: Alex Ilich. /marine-science/news/2023/on-the-hunt-for-amberjacks-from-florida-to-north-carolina.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/southern-ocean-science-a-different-kind-of-sos.aspxThe continent covered in ice is over 10,000 miles away from the sunshine state. Here’s why Floridians should care about it.Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 Southern Ocean Science – a different kind of SOS?The continent covered in ice is over 10,000 miles away from the sunshine state. Here’s why Floridians should care about it.The RV Gould, a U.S. Antarctic Program ship transporting researchers back from Palmer Station.  Photo credit: Amelia Shevenell./marine-science/news/2023/southern-ocean-science-a-different-kind-of-sos.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/glider-fleet-update.aspxThis year our glider fleet is set to break yet another record for the number of days in the water, and we have fingers crossed this holds true.Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Glider Fleet: UpdateThis year our glider fleet is set to break yet another record for the number of days in the water, and we have fingers crossed this holds true.Glider Fleet: Update/marine-science/news/2023/glider-fleet-update.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/south-st-pete-youth-become-guardians-of-the-gulf-with-usf.aspxThe Guardians of the Gulf's mission is to provide a multisensory program that introduces youth to the interconnectivity of our natural environment, empowers them to realize what’s at stake, and inspires them toward action.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 South St. Pete youth become ‘Guardians of the Gulf’ with 91tvӰԺThe Guardians of the Gulf's mission is to provide a multisensory program that introduces youth to the interconnectivity of our natural environment, empowers them to realize what’s at stake, and inspires them toward action.Group picture - Guardians of the Gulf/marine-science/news/2023/south-st-pete-youth-become-guardians-of-the-gulf-with-usf.aspxBlogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/cms-students-faculty-staff-had-a-blast-at-st-petersburg-science-festival.aspxSt. Petersburg Science Festival took place on a couple of perfect-weather days: February 17 and 18, 2023.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 CMS students, faculty, staff had a blast at St. Petersburg Science FestivalSt. Petersburg Science Festival took place on a couple of perfect-weather days: February 17 and 18, 2023.The 2023 St. Petersburg Science Festival /marine-science/news/2023/cms-students-faculty-staff-had-a-blast-at-st-petersburg-science-festival.aspxBlogs and Perspectiveshttps://ameliashevenell.wordpress.com/2023/02/22/until-next-time-ross-bank/After 10 days completing multibeam surveys and Super Sites along our North-South transect of Ross Bank, we switched directions to conduct our East-West transect and finish our science days.External ArticleWed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Until Next Time, Ross Bank!After 10 days completing multibeam surveys and Super Sites along our North-South transect of Ross Bank, we switched directions to conduct our East-West transect and finish our science days.Iceberg grounded on Ross Bank. Photo courtesy of Rachel Meyne.https://ameliashevenell.wordpress.com/2023/02/22/until-next-time-ross-bank/Blogs and Perspectiveshttps://ameliashevenell.wordpress.com/2023/02/11/halfway-through-our-ross-bank-extravaganza/We are halfway through our allotted science days on NBP23-02, the second leg of our cruise. During our McMurdo port call, we were joined by a new group of scientists: marine ecologists who study Emperor penguins!External ArticleSat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Halfway through Our Ross Bank Extravaganza!We are halfway through our allotted science days on NBP23-02, the second leg of our cruise. During our McMurdo port call, we were joined by a new group of scientists: marine ecologists who study Emperor penguins!NBP23-02 Glider Retrievalhttps://ameliashevenell.wordpress.com/2023/02/11/halfway-through-our-ross-bank-extravaganza/Blogs and Perspectives/marine-science/news/2023/ms-and-phd-candidates-shine-in-39th-graduate-student-symposium.aspxFifteen CMS graduate students delivered oral or poster presentations summarizing their research projects as part of the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science’s (CMS) 39th annual Graduate Student Symposium.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 M.S. and Ph.D. candidates shine in 39th Graduate Student SymposiumFifteen CMS graduate students delivered oral or poster presentations summarizing their research projects as part of the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science’s (CMS) 39th annual Graduate Student Symposium.91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science’s (CMS) 39th annual Graduate Student Symposium /marine-science/news/2023/ms-and-phd-candidates-shine-in-39th-graduate-student-symposium.aspxBlogs and Perspectives