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After devastating fire, ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track

A devastating fire displaced researchers at the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.

June 3, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé marine biology student selected as NOAA Hollings Scholar

The scholarship provides not only a summer research experience, but also academic scholarships, mentorship, conference funding and professional development opportunities.

April 24, 2026Student Success

Tracking decades of ecology in Florida’s marine environment

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

April 14, 202670th Anniversary, Research and Innovation

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé to host stopover for the iconic Ocean Race

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé will host The Ocean Race 2027 for the first Gulf Coast stopover, bringing elite offshore sailing teams and their high‑tech vessels to the St. Petersburg campus for a 12‑day community event focused on ocean science, technology, and exploration. The partnership highlights ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s leadership in marine research while promoting ocean literacy and conservation as the teams prepare for their transatlantic leg to Portugal.

March 18, 2026Community Partnerships

Uncharted Waters: How the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé history

From striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé into the world-class research institution it is today.

February 27, 202670th Anniversary

Scientists harness AI to discover a rise in floating algae across the global ocean

Researchers have conducted a comprehensive study of global floating algae and found that blooms are expanding across the ocean – potentially having a significant impact on marine life, tourism and coastal economies.

January 21, 2026Research and Innovation

Study reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populations

Certain populations of sargassum have plummeted during the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.

December 4, 2025Research and Innovation

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond

Industry partnerships have propelled the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé closer to its $1 billion goal.

November 4, 2025Research and Innovation, University News

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond

From barnacles to oysters, ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of Florida.

September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Study finds ‘pressure point’ in the Gulf could drive hurricane strength

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé researchers have identified how the absence of a strong current at a critical location in the Gulf led to unusually high subsurface sea temperatures and influenced the rapid intensification of Hurricane Ian.

July 24, 2025Research and Innovation

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé study uncovers how rivers fuel hurricanes, helping improve prediction models

A recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm’s rapid intensification.

June 11, 2025Research and Innovation

Florida’s Coral Reef experienced significant damage during a mass bleaching event in 2023, but recovery efforts led by biologists and volunteers from The Florida Aquarium working with the Keys Marine Lab and partners are underway to restore this vital ecosystem.

May 13, 2025Research and Innovation