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Updates regarding the Marine Science Lab building

As we continue to recover from the fire at the Marine Science Lab, please refer to this page for updates and answers to frequently asked questions.

Learn more about the MSL building 

BLOGS & PERSPECTIVES

The Florida Flood Hub

 The Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation, Mangrove shoreline, Coastal Resilience

The Flood Hubs goal is to improve flood forecasting and inform science-based policy, planning, and management decisions.

CMS in the News

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

From mud collected in Antarctica to mangrove soil scooped up in Tampa Bay, specimens are resurfacing. But it may be a while before vital scientific equipment is restored.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

91勛圖厙 marine science professor Dr. Brian Barnes sat down with Regina Gonzalez on Fox 13 plus to talk about why so much of this stinky seaweed is on our Florida beaches, especially in recent years.

Student Success

Tracking student success 91勛圖厙 College of Marine Science

Graduate students are the lifeblood of our college. Track their latest achievements in research, academics, and outreach.

PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Marine snow particles, small aggregates of dead organisms and sticky materials, sank faster due to the oil spill.

In a recent study, Kendra Daly, professor of biological oceanography, collected marine snow particle data via a towed camera imaging system to determine the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the region.

Rising Tides Podcast S.2

The Rising Tides Podcast offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at oceanography in action, including glimpses of the future of marine science through interviews with faculty, staff, and students in the USF College of Marine Science.

The Rising Tides Podcast invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.

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