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The Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation

The Flood Hub is a first in Florida. Established by the state and based at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, it bridges the gap between scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and the public to help communities mitigate and adapt to flooding risks. The Flood Hub’s goal is to improve flood forecasting and inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions.

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CMS in the News

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Scientists at the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ estimate that 30 million metric tons of sargassum are heading our way.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Hurricane forecasting has improved dramatically over recent decades, but there’s one major phenomenon that can still throw a wrench into even the most accurate forecasts — rapid intensification.

Join our Team

The College of Marine Science (CMS) at the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (USF) invites applications for nine-month tenure-track faculty in Chemical Oceanography.

The College of Marine Science at the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ invites applications for nine-month tenure-track faculty in Chemical Oceanography.

PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Frank Müller-Karger is a Distinguished University Professor at the USF College of Marine Science.

A new paper co-authored by Frank Müller-Karger, USF Distinguished University Professor, explores the many benefits that plankton bring to humans and the planet. Click on the image to read more.

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