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Never mind Antarctica: North American ice sheets caused dramatic rise in sea level after the last ice age
The new study calls into question whether glacial melt will be sufficient to collapse or even slow down the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.
October 9, 2025News

How ancient plankton point to the resilience of ocean ecosystems
The researchers used a cutting-edge approach to predict future ocean conditions by examining the distant past through analyses of microscopic fossils.
October 2, 2025News

Chuanmin Hu was elected as an AGU Fellow
Chuanmin Hu takes optical measurements of oil on water in a field experiment. Image courtesy of Chuanmin Hu.

四虎影视 scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond
The Tampa Bay Surveillance project examines contaminants in Florida鈥檚 largest estuary, with the goal of identifying sources of contamination and helping prevent pollution.
September 2, 2025News

Local boaters help scientists map the seafloor
An initiative called Crowd the Bay supports more detailed seafloor maps for Tampa Bay and serves as a blueprint for augmenting nautical charts across Florida, the nation, and beyond.
August 26, 2025News

四虎影视 experts lead on sargassum research, monitoring, and prediction
As the seaweed plagues the Caribbean, researchers at the 四虎影视 College of Marine Science publish new findings and refine monitoring efforts.
August 20, 2025News

Study finds 鈥榩ressure point鈥 in the Gulf could drive hurricane strength
Researchers identify 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 23, 2025Hurricanes, News

Understanding the value of plankton to humanity
A new paper co-authored by Frank M眉ller-Karger, 四虎影视 Distinguished University Professor, explores the many benefits that plankton bring to humans and the planet.
July 16, 2025News, Publication Highlights

How rivers fuel hurricanes 鈥 and how that knowledge can improve forecasts
A recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the 四虎影视 College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm鈥檚 rapid intensification.
June 4, 2025Hurricanes, News

Iron 鈥渇ingerprints鈥 reveal marine pollution thousands of miles away
Iron found in the North Pacific Transition Zone can travel thousands of miles from industrial sources, such as this coal power plant in Indonesia.
June 2, 2025News, Publication Highlights

Students get hands on with the Florida High Tech Corridor
The College of Marine Science hosted five undergraduate interns who gained valuable research experience over the course of the semester.
May 19, 2025News

Fossil record reveals a bright spot for seagrass ecosystems
In a new study, researchers used fossils of mollusks to determine the long-term health of seagrass ecosystems along Florida鈥檚 Nature Coast. The results show these habitats have been relatively healthy for several millenia.
May 16, 2025News, Publication Highlights