Tracking decades of ecological changes in South Florida’s 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.
How fish might turn rising temperatures into competitive advantages
In a recent study on flatfish, Professor Brad Seibel challenges a long-held theory about how animals respond to changes in temperature. His findings could have its broader implications for species facing higher ocean temperatures.
Congratulations to Assistant Research Professor Brian Barnes for receiving the Outstanding Research Achievement Award and an Excellence in Global Research Award from USF!
Jessica Caggianosuccessfully defended her dissertation!
Monique Vernonwas recently honored by the World Wildlife Fund as a 2025 Mangrove Champion for proactively supporting community-based mangrove research in Belize.
Chris Stallingshad the unique opportunity to serve as a “generous expert” for a film screening at the Sarasota Film Festival.
Jill Thompson-Grimwas recognized for the Best Student Oral Presentation at the Species on the Move conference in Taipei, Taiwan.
Naja Murphy was awarded the Genshaft Family Doctoral Fellowship from the Office of Graduate Studies at USF.
Felipe Stanchakreceived the Joseph A. Cushman Award for Students to present research at the International Symposium on Foraminifera.
Alejandra Aguilarreceived the Albert Hine Travel Award to participate in one of the most important mangrove conferences worldwide, the MMM7 Mangrove Macrobenthos and Management Conference.
AJ Grossreceived the highly competitive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship!
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