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The next generation of marine scientists is making waves 🌊This week, students in the REU Making Waves program, hosted by the USF College of Marine Science, presented the results of their summer research at the USF Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium.Throughout the summer, these undergraduate researchers worked alongside faculty and graduate students, gaining hands-on experience in oceanography in the lab and the field.Congratulations to this year’s participants on an incredible summer of discovery. We can’t wait to see where your research journeys take you next! by @usfmarinescience

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When the Marine Science Laboratory caught fire in May, it wasn't just a building that was impacted — it was decades of research and a community dedicated to understanding the ocean.Today, that community is rebuilding. From recovering research samples to establishing new laboratories, faculty, staff, and students are working every day to ensure critical marine science continues.Thank you to the Tampa Bay Times for highlighting our recovery and the people making it possible.Read the full story at the Tampa Bay Times, available in print or online. 🖊️: Michaela Mulligan | Times📷: Ashley Neyra | Times by @usfmarinescience

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Monitoring water quality in Tampa Bay is key for the health of our residents, environment, and economy. A huge thank you to @xylem_inc for its donation of vital ocean monitoring equipment to the Tampa Bay Observing System at the USF College of Marine Science! Jon Fajans, a Xylem representative, was on site to provide the sonde, chemical solutions, and associated equipment needed to successfully run the EXO2 on the seawall of the @thehubstpete. This water quality monitoring sonde will serve as a new addition to the observing system (tbon.marine.usf.edu), and will be used to measure parameters such as temperature, oxygen, salinity, and nutrient levels within the Port of St Pete. by @usfmarinescience

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300 Days Until the World’s Toughest Ocean Race Reaches Our Shores. Visit the link in our bio to learn more. by @usfmarinescience

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In the weeks following the Marine Science Laboratory fire, the College of Marine Science and the Florida Institute of Oceanography have experienced an extraordinary outpouring of support from alumni, community members, partner organizations, friends and fellow researchers around the world.This generosity has helped sustain critical research, support students and advance recovery efforts during a challenging time.Learn how the community has rallied behind marine scientists and helped keep vital ocean research moving forward by following the link in our bio. by @usfmarinescience

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Happy founding day to the College of Marine Science! 🌊🎉 On July 1, 2000, the College of Marine Science was officially established at the University of South Florida. What began in 1967 as the Marine Science Institute evolved into the Department of Marine Science, laying the foundation for decades of discovery and innovation. As these archived photos show, the faces, facilities, and technology may have changed, but our dedication to advancing ocean science has remained the same. Today, the college is recognized around the world for its cutting-edge oceanographic research and world-class faculty that make significant contributions to our understanding of the ocean. As we celebrate this milestone, we're proud to celebrate the researchers, students, staff, alumni and supporters who have shaped our history and continue to drive our mission forward. Learn more about our rich history at the link in our bio. by @usfmarinescience

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It was great to see our graduate students come together for a well-deserved pizza break! After many days of research and recovery, this was the perfect treat 🍕We continue to be grateful for the incredible support from our community 🌊💙Thank you to 4th Street Pizza for providing a pizza party for our graduate students! by @usfmarinescience

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The @usfmarinescience Laboratory in St. Petersburg was destroyed in a fire in early May. ⁠⁠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.⁠⁠Tom Frazer, dean of the USF College of Marine Science, said some of the debris is still being cleared away in an attempt to salvage some equipment. But there’s good news: many research samples were recovered.⁠⁠The scientists are rejoicing, although it's unclear if some of the specimens are still viable after being exposed to smoke and water.⁠⁠So, they’ll have to conduct experiments on their experiments.⁠⁠Read more - and see more photos - at the link in our bio.⁠⁠✍️|📸Jessica Meszaros by @usfmarinescience

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The Tampa Bay Times recently joined the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls aboard the ANGARI Foundation's vessel to learn more about the marine science program, celebrating its 35th year.The program is led by Teresa Greely, education and outreach director at the USF College of Marine Science, and introduces rising ninth-grade students to all aspects of marine science, from laboratory work to field experiences.“We really want to motivate them to stay interested in math and science and to understand and see the career paths that are potentially there,” Greely said.Photo credit: Ashley Neyra, Tampa Bay Times by @usfmarinescience

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Students from the College of Marine Science traveled to Washington, D.C., for Capitol Hill Ocean Week, gaining firsthand experience at the intersection of ocean science and policy.As part of the Ocean Policy course led by Mark Luther and Frank Muller-Karger, graduate students met with staff from the offices of Representatives Kathy Castor and Anna Paulina Luna, Senator Rick Scott, the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management among others. They also visited National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration headquarters, attended congressional hearings, participated in policy discussions, and connected with alumni and professionals working across the ocean policy landscape.The annual course provides experience in science policy, helping students translate their research into actionable information that can inform laws and drive positive change. by @usfmarinescience

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After the fire at the Marine Science Lab, faculty, students, and staff at the College of Marine Science have kept moving forward. Many have returned to the field and kept critical research on track. And among the things recovered from the building: hard drives containing dissertations, essential equipment, and freezers containing troves of biological and geological samples from around the world. For those who called the Marine Science Lab a second home, the aftermath of the fire has been one of the most challenging events in their professional careers. But despite the loss of access to offices, labs, and critical research and equipment, people have powered on. “Everyone has been contributing in different ways to help move things forward while continuing operations as though this were a small bump in the road,” said Chad Silva, facilities manager at the college. “It has been encouraging to see everyone come together, support one another, and work toward a common goal. I’m grateful to be a small part of such a dedicated, collaborative, and hardworking team.” Read more about the resilience of the college at the link in our bio. by @usfmarinescience

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Just weeks after a devastating fire disrupted operations at the USF College of Marine Science and with an impending hurricane season around the corner, researchers from the Ocean Circulation Lab were back at sea. The group services buoys in the Gulf critical to monitoring oceanic conditions that fuel hurricanes. With salvaged equipment and dive gear, a small crew of six boarded the R/V Tocobaga and set off to upkeep sensors on moorings in the Gulf. These buoys are part of a larger observation program maintained by the lab and provide valuable data that can help forecast the impact of hurricanes, inform ocean circulation models, and support coastal resilience. Since the loss of the Marine Science Laboratory, members of the lab have worked tirelessly to return to buoy operations and maintain the flow of data. Read more about the efforts and the team behind the buoys at the link in our bio. by @usfmarinescience

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