Director's Note

Giving thanks with a grateful heart

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At CCS, our goal is simple: We want to empower decision-makers, through big ideas and workable solutions, so that coastal systems and communities can thrive into the future. The challenges facing our coasts are too big for any one group to address alone, so we are grateful for the support of many talented and committed people. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I have been reflecting on those I am most thankful for this year.   

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Joining forces to map and monitor the ocean pulse

The UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to leverage their collective scientific expertise and technology platforms to map and monitor the world’s oceans, lakes and waterways. 

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In the Field

Coral reef restoration is a "moving target," says CCS scientist

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Nearly 90 percent of live coral has been lost in the Keys in the last 40 years, a stark reality that requires making informed decisions about how to invest restoration effort, according to Andrew Altieri, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Environmental Engineering Sciences Department, whose team investigates the impact of water quality and predation on coral restoration success.   

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Tech Dive

AI and water quality at UF AI Days

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During UF AI Days from October 16 - 20, CCS researchers shared success stories in using artificial intelligence to enhance the speed and accuracy of water quality monitoring and coastal modeling. Associate Research Scientist Ron Fick, Ph.D., who co-led a panel on AI-driven advances in diverse fields, described the development of a new algorithm that fuses satellite data and field samples for remote detection of red tide with unprecedented accuracy.

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SeaSquad

Emory Wellman: safeguarding the coast's small treasures

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After graduating with a degree in political science and working for two and a half years in nonprofits, Emory Wellman was unsure whether a career shift to the natural sciences would pay off, but she knew she would regret it if she didn’t try. These days, Emory is a full-time graduate student studying ecology, and enjoys spending her time outside on Florida’s coast, appreciating the beauty of her new workplace.

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More research news

New study points to concerns of dangerous Vibrio bacteria in Florida's coastal waters following Hurricane Ian

The role of a faunal engineer, Geukensia demissa, in modifying carbon and nitrogen regulation services in salt marshes

Dead foundation species drive ecosystem dynamics

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11/12/23 27th Biennial CERF Conference

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11/29/23 Nature Coast Currents: Virtual Seminar Series