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A microscopic image of Karenia brevis, the single-celled organism responsible for red tide. Image courtesy of Mya Breitbart.

Viruses identified in red tide blooms for the first time

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new viral species — present in blooms of K. brevis, more commonly known as red tide.

March 20, 2025News

The catalyst for the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt that has inundated the Caribbean since 2011 is being attributed to changes in currents and suitable growing conditions. Image Credit: Jean-Philippe Maréchal.

Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the Caribbean

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.

March 13, 2025News

Pamela Hallock Muller named ±«Óătv Distinguished University Professor

Pamela Hallock Muller named ±«Óătv Distinguished University Professor

A world-renowned biogeological oceanographer, Pamela Hallock Muller’s incredible career started at the College in 1983.

February 18, 2025Awards, Blogs and Perspectives, News

The measure (SB 50) would establish more stringent standards for the development, maintenance and restoration of resilient “green infrastructure,” like mangroves, reefs and spoil islands, and “gray infrastructure” such as seawalls, flood pumps and ditches.

February 12, 2025Florida Flood Hub

Twenty-three graduate students presented their research at the 41st Graduate Student Symposium.

Students make a splash at the 41st annual Graduate Student Symposium

The ±«Óătv College of Marine Science (CMS) hosted its 41st annual Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) on Friday, January 31. GSS is an opportunity for CMS students to present their research to the community via oral or poster presentations.

February 10, 2025Blogs and Perspectives

The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.

February 7, 2025Blogs and Perspectives

Chuanmin Hu was recognized for his “significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.”

Chuanmin Hu elected to 2025 class of Optica Fellows

Chuanmin Hu was honored for his significant contributions to ocean optics and remote sensing, particularly for innovative research in algorithms and applications on ocean algae.

February 5, 2025Awards, News

In a recent paper led by researchers at the ±«Óătv College of Marine Science, scientists found that iron from wildfires in California makes it to the equatorial pacific, where it may influence surface productivity. Courtesy of Zach Bunnell.

The influence of California’s wildfires on marine trace metals

Zach Bunnell, a doctoral student in the lab of Tim Conway, is the lead author on a paper published in Geophysical Research Letters. The paper found that iron from wildfires in California makes it to the equatorial pacific, where it may influence surface productivity.

February 5, 2025Publication Highlights

The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D’Angelo.

±«Óătv scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system

The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the ±«Óătv School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.

January 23, 2025News

CMS hosted the third annual Art & Science Night, where labs hosted activities that blended creative art pieces with science

A Journey Through Art & Science Night at CMS

CMS hosted the third annual Art & Science Night, where labs hosted activities that blended creative art pieces with science.

January 6, 2025Blogs and Perspectives

Model-predicted N2O emissions in Chesapeake Bay under warming and nutrient management. Courtesy of Weiyi Tang.

Nutrient management is effective to reduce nitrous oxide emissions in a large estuary

In a recent article in Science Advances, Weiyi Tang, assistant professor of chemical oceanography at the College of Marine Science, demonstrates that nutrient management not only improves water quality but also has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

January 6, 2025Publication Highlights

Creative Clay dancers perform an interpretive dance based on the research conducted at the College of Marine Science. Image credit: Stage Photography of Tampa

Art-science collaboration sheds new light on ocean research

The Breitbart Lab collaborated with local artists to develop creative projects based on marine science research.

January 6, 2025Blogs and Perspectives, Community Engagement

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