USF 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’s largest estuary, with the goal of identifying sources of contamination and helping prevent pollution.
Chuanmin Hu was selected for his fundamental and transformative contributions in optical oceanography and satellite remote sensing with profound ecological, economic, and societal impacts.
Check out the latest issue of USF’s LinkedIn Newsletter, featuring a story about the Tampa Bay Surveillance project. Make sure to subscribe to learn more about USF’s bold research with real impact.
🌊 Last month, COMIT | Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies co-PIs Cheryl Hapke and Mark Lutherinstalled a brand new Hohonu tide and flood sensor at John's Pass, Madeira Beach, Florida. This sensor delivers real-time water level data every six minutes, providing valuable insights to support coastal resilience, research, and community preparedness.
Eos, a publication by the American Geophysical Union, interviewed Yonggang Liu about forecasting storm surge, including the visualization tool developed by the Ocean Circulation Lab in partnership with the Florida Flood Hub.
David Naar's visit to the Keys Marine Lab as the Interim Director of FIO was featured in an article by the Key West Citizen and Free Press.
Lydia Ruggles successfully defended her master’s thesis. Congrats, Lydia!
Congratulations to Frank Muller-Karger, Distinguished University Professor, on being re-appointed to NOAA’s Ocean Exploration Advisory Board!
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