Marine Sciences

The current coral conservation complex at the Florida Aquarium's Apollo Beach campus consists of three greenhouses and a spawning laboratory. A 4,200-square-foot expansion is underway.

Buzz: Florida Aquarium expanding coral care complex in Apollo Beach

The Florida Aquarium is adding to the coral care complex at its conservation campus in Apollo Beach to expand its work in coral research and restoration.

Latest in Marine Sciences
Masthead images: Nesting season in Florida

Springtime in Florida means nesting season for hundreds of species of birds who migrate through the state before heading north for summer.

USF marine scientists recently launched their first mission to map Tampa Bay’s vulnerable coastal areas using a remotely operated ā€˜uncrewed’ vessel operated by SeaTrac, shown here.
Making St. Petersburg a Flood Hub for sea level rise, resiliency

With climate change and sea level rise likely to shape the future of Florida, a USF Center of Excellence in Environmental and Oceanographic Sciences and a Flood Hub coalesce at USFSP's College of Marine Science.

If not now, when? Why one Tampa Bay company sees great value in new Regional Resiliency Coalition

When it comes to a problem as big as sea level rise, which could destroy up to $161 billion of economic activity across the Tampa Bay region by 2060, good corporate citizens can’t afford to simply watch from the sidelines. Read Part 2 of a 2-part series.

Water taxi view of Tampa skyline.
For Good: Tampa church hosts forum on regional water crisis, leadership

The speakers at the faith-based community conversation on water are among the Tampa Bay region’s leading experts in wildlife conservation and marine biology.

Video story: Learn how Mote Marine Lab in Sarasota is tackling red tide outbreak in Gulf
Paul Sanberg, USF’s Senior VP for Research, Innovation and Economic Development.
USF ranks 19th in Milken study, seen as tech leader

The Milken Institute recognizes the University of South Florida as a leader in developing new technology. It ranked USF 19th in the nation among more than 225 universities for its ability to convert basic research into new technologies, products and companies.

Ed Chiles is educating customers about beach pollution.
Restaurateur encourages patrons to skip the straw

Restaurateur Ed Chiles is working to protect Florida’s beaches from pollution. At his three restaurants, he’s encouraging customers to “Skip the Straw.”    

Who is hiring in Tampa Bay? June job news roundup

Who’s hiring in Tampa Bay? June 2016 job news roundup.

Coffee Pot Bayou in St. Pete.
Is the global reinsurance industry making Florida more resilient to climate change, hurricanes?

Insurers and reinsurers play a key role in Florida’s climate and catastrophe risk management puzzle, be it in preparation for the next hurricane season or the eventuality of sea level rise. 

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