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USF College of Marine Science retweeted
#USF expert Gary Mitchum appeared on @livenowfox over the weekend to discuss Hurricane Isaias' impacts on the Gulf Coast. @USFCMS
Watch here 🔽
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ALT Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida on Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane, quickly weakening to a post-tropical cyclone. Gary Mitchum at the University of South Florida joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss the situation.
Have 10 minutes?
Then listen to the latest episode of the @scifri podcast, where our resident sargassum expert, Brian Barnes, discusses how he and the Optical Oceanography Lab monitor the seaweed blooms that have been covering beaches.
Tune in!
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For 35 years, the Tampa Bay Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (TB-PORTS) has delivered real-time ocean data that helps keep Tampa Bay's waterways safe.
Professor Mark Luther shares how the system supports navigation and advances coastal science
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USF College of Marine Science retweeted
Today's #InstagramTakeover comes from
University of South Florida College of Marine Science (@USFCMS) researcher and graduate student Isabella Iannotta, who is sailing on #EVNautilus thanks to her partnership with @oceancensus.
What fuels the massive sargassum blooms spreading across the Atlantic? 🌊
USF College of Marine Science researchers are leading a $1.5 million project funded by the National Science Foundation to investigate what drives these blooms.
Read more: usf.edu/marine-science/news/…
USF College of Marine Science retweeted
The glider, called Jai Alai, was already in the water when the storm came through. USF said it was the only research vessel in the storm’s path.
My story today out of the @USFCMS ⬇️
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In this episode, Assistant Prof. Margaret Mars Brisbin explores the hidden world of marine microbes. From storm-driven flooding to the long-term effects of changing ocean conditions, learn how these communities support marine ecosystems. shows.acast.com/the-rising-t…
USF College of Marine Science retweeted
We’re proud to share that #USF has been ranked one of the Top 50 public universities in America for the eighth year in a row!🤘
According to the latest @usnews rankings, USF is No. 46 among public universities and No. 100 among all public or private universities in the nation.
🔗: usouthflorida.com/4xGPEIa
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Is the AMOC really weakening?
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) has been a controversial topic, with some saying that this essential circulation pattern will weaken in the next few years.
Hear what two USF researchers have to say:
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The USF College of Marine Science has been awarded a five-year, $8.5 million cooperative agreement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Coast Survey to continue the work of researchers at Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT).
Education & Outreach Director Teresa Greely and Outreach Coordinator Makenzie Kerr discuss how the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls has introduced teens to the world of marine science.
Listen to the Rising Tides Podcast here: ow.ly/KtUA50ZFhcz
Welcome aboard, Lakshmi Miller! ⛴️
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Lakshmi Miller, assistant professor of hydrography.
Learn more about her impressive resume, fascination with submarines, and advice for graduate students: usf.edu/marine-science/news/…
Learn about the research of the Tampa Bay Surveillance Project, an innovative effort to track contaminants throughout the Tampa Bay estuary in the latest episode of the Rising Tides Podcast: shows.acast.com/the-rising-t…
In an @nytimes interview, Brian Barnes of the Optical Oceanography Lab describes the use of satellites to identify oil spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Read more about the spills and their potential toll on the region’s marine environment: nytimes.com/2026/08/12/world…
In the wake of the Marine Science Laboratory fire, graduate students have rallied together to assist in the College of Marine Science’s recovery.
Read how their resilience and commitment to their community are helping to move the college forward: usf.edu/marine-science/news/…
USF College of Marine Science researchers have observed massive amounts of sargassum — a floating brown seaweed — occurring early in the year within the Caribbean and Gulf.
Learn why in this new @AP story:
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Dean Tom Frazer shares a message with our College of Marine Science community, family, friends, and supporters.
USF College of Marine Science retweeted
Earlier today, U.S. Rep. @realannapaulina visited campus to present a $1.5M check recognizing funds she secured that will improve coastal hazard forecasting of hurricanes, red tide and other natural hazards. We are thankful for such support that will make our communities safer!🤘
