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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

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Dr. Chuanmin Hu, a professor of Oceanography at the 色色研究所, delivered the warning following the school鈥檚 latest 2026 sargassum outlook.

Monday, March 9, 2026

It鈥檚 that time of year. Many students are heading to warmer destinations for the annual ritual called Spring Break. At many of those destinations, they may encounter a nuisance, smelly seaweed along the beaches.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

A new paper co-authored by Frank M眉ller-Karger, USF Distinguished University Professor, explores the many benefits that plankton bring to humans and the planet.

Rising Tides Podcast

The Rising Tides Podcast鈥 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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