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The College of Marine Science celebrates USFs 70th

The College of Marine Science celebrates USFs 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. 

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BLOGS & PERSPECTIVES

The Florida Flood Hub

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

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

CMS in the News

Saturday, April 18, 2026

It's back, again. Sargassum, the stinky, slimy bane of beachgoers worldwide, is forecast to swarm over Florida's beaches this summer, experts say.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Professor Brad Seibel examined hundreds of measurements from dozens of species of flatfish, looking at their metabolic rates across various body sizes and temperatures. Credit: Ocean Image Bank / Nico Marin

In a recent study, Brad Seibel, professor of biological oceanography at the USF College of Marine Science, challenges a long-held theory about how animals respond to changes in temperature.

Rising Tides Podcast

The Rising Tides Podcast covers ocean research from space to the seafloor, including the use of buoys, satellites, and submersibles to advance marine science. Credit: Jay Law.

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

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