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A study by College of Marine Science researchers used NASA satellite data to observe oil pollution in the Persian Gulf, pictured here [Photo courtesy of NASA]

Oil spills spiked in the Persian Gulf during the Iran war, according to new study

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz increased the number of stagnant vessels in the region, inducing more oil pollution, the authors said.

June 8, 2026News, Publication Highlights

While departing on a recent research cruise, crew members aboard the Florida Institute of Oceanographys R/V Weatherbird II showed appreciation for the communitys support since the fire. Credit: Dyllan Furness

Resilience and resolve drive marine researchers in the wake of disaster

After a devastating fire at its primary facility, the College of Marine Science has bounced back to ensure its research and impact continue.

June 3, 2026News

Researchers from the Ocean Circulation Lab service a buoy in the Gulf. Photos by Jackson Sullivan.

After devastating fire, USF marine scientists race to keep ocean monitoring on track

At the USF College of Marine Science, data gathered from ocean buoys and scientific models help ensure the security of communities during hurricane season.

June 2, 2026Hurricanes, News

El Ni簽o events are known to dampen Atlantic hurricanes through increased wind shear. However, storms can persist, such as Tropical Storm Erika, seen here from above in 2015. Credit: NOAA

El Ni簽o and its global impact on weather and climate

El Ni簽o events can have significant impacts across the globe including on droughts, rainfall, and the development of tropical storms.

June 2, 2026Blogs and Perspectives, News

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

How did the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill impact marine snow in the Gulf?

After the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Professor Kendra Daly used a camera imaging system to identify the effects oil had on the region, specifically marine snow production.

May 21, 2026News, Publication Highlights

The Rising Tides Podcast 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.

Podcast highlights local research and programs with far-reaching impacts

Season two of The Rising Tides Podcast explores ocean research and programs in Tampa Bay that have impacts across Florida and beyond.

April 29, 2026News, Podcasts

Dr. Brian Barnes. 2026 Outstanding Research Achievement Award

USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awards

Recipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.

April 16, 2026Awards, Blogs and Perspectives, News

The data collected on the bimonthly South Florida Ecosystem Restoration cruises are used to evaluate water quality along Floridas west coast, monitoring for red tide, low oxygen zones, and increased nutrients.

Tracking decades of ecological changes in South Floridas marine environment

For more than ten years, bold research led by the USF College of Marine Science has improved our understanding of the harmful algae blooms, fisheries health, and water quality of South Florida.

April 1, 2026News

Margaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region. Photo credit: Tricia Thibodeau

Linking ice melt to life in the Weddell Sea

Margaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.

March 26, 2026Blogs and Perspectives, News

Crews in The Ocean Race navigate state-of-the-art offshore sailing yachts around the world. Next years event includes a 12-day stopover in St. Petersburg-Clearwater. Credit: The Ocean Race

USF to host stopover for the iconic Ocean Race

For the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.

March 18, 2026News

Sampling rosette with gray sampling bottles at left, the ships rail at lower right, and the face of the ice shelf in the background. Credit: Rob Sherrell

New evidence challenges prevailing assumptions about melting ice shelves suppling iron

The research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.

March 6, 2026News, Publication Highlights

Gag grouper are a desirable reef fish that face considerable threats from overfishing. Credit: FWC / Margaret Thompson

Gag grouper are overfished in the Gulf. This new tool could help

The new approach provides a flexible tool to support decision making, particularly for vulnerable, highly targeted stocks, according to the authors.

February 12, 2026News, Publication Highlights

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