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The College of Marine Science celebrates USF鈥檚 70th

The College of Marine Science celebrates USF鈥檚 70th

As USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Marine Science is highlighting stories about our history, including the people and science behind our world-class research enterprise. 

Learn more about USF's 70th 

BLOGS & PERSPECTIVES

The Florida Flood Hub

The Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation, Mangrove shoreline, Coastal Resilience

The Flood Hub鈥檚 goal is to improve flood forecasting and inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions.

CMS in the News

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

A massive belt of floating seaweed is on track to make 2026 one of the worst sargassum years on record.

Monday, May 25, 2026

Beaches blanketed for busy holiday on coast.

Student Success

Tracking student success at USF College of Marine Science

Graduate students are the lifeblood of our college. Track their latest achievements in research, academics, and outreach.

PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Marine snow particles, small aggregates of dead organisms and sticky materials, sank faster due to the oil spill.

In a recent study, Kendra Daly, professor of biological oceanography, collected marine snow particle data via a towed camera imaging system to determine the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the region.

Rising Tides Podcast S.2

鈥淭he Rising Tides Podcast鈥 offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at oceanography in action, including glimpses of the future of marine science through interviews with faculty, staff, and students in the USF College of Marine Science.

The Rising Tides Podcast invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.

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