/marine-science/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 16:17:09 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/usf-to-tackle-environmental-challenges-through-new-initiative-with-tampa-bay-wave-and-the-st-petersburg-innovation-district.aspx°®°®Ö±²¥ continues to strengthen its collaboration with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg Innovation District through the creation of a new program that addresses some of the nation’s most pressing environmental concerns.External ArticleWed, 21 Feb 2024 13:48:37 °®°®Ö±²¥ to tackle environmental challenges through new initiative with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg Innovation District°®°®Ö±²¥ continues to strengthen its collaboration with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg Innovation District through the creation of a new program that addresses some of the nation’s most pressing environmental concerns.Sunset view. Photo courtesy of Matthew Paulson./news/2024/usf-to-tackle-environmental-challenges-through-new-initiative-with-tampa-bay-wave-and-the-st-petersburg-innovation-district.aspxNews,Resiliency Newshttps://theweeklychallenger.com/south-st-pete-youth-become-guardians-of-the-gulf-with-usf/Guardians of the Gulf is a STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) about coastal and human resiliency run by the °®°®Ö±²¥â€™s College of Marine Science (°®°®Ö±²¥ CMS).External ArticleTue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 South St. Pete youth become ‘Guardians of the Gulf’ with °®°®Ö±²¥Guardians of the Gulf is a STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) about coastal and human resiliency run by the °®°®Ö±²¥â€™s College of Marine Science (°®°®Ö±²¥ CMS).Nearly 25 youth from the Royal Theater Boys & Girls Club of the Suncoast spent three days of their spring break becoming ‘Guardians of the Gulf.’https://theweeklychallenger.com/south-st-pete-youth-become-guardians-of-the-gulf-with-usf/Community Engagement,Resiliency News/marine-science/news/2022/usf-team-selected-by-noaa-for-award-to-support-marine-sanctuaries.aspxThe three-year project, “Climate Change Indicators Across the National Marine Sanctuaries System,â€� is one of seven competitively selected projects addressing marine sanctuary management totaling $3.7 million.Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 °®°®Ö±²¥ Team Selected by NOAA for Award to Support Marine SanctuariesThe three-year project, “Climate Change Indicators Across the National Marine Sanctuaries System,â€� is one of seven competitively selected projects addressing marine sanctuary management totaling $3.7 million.Marine sanctuaries and monuments are some of our nation’s underwater treasures. This image was reproduced from the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) world map and customized by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Credit: NOAA/marine-science/news/2022/usf-team-selected-by-noaa-for-award-to-support-marine-sanctuaries.aspxNews,Resiliency News/marine-science/news/2022/keeping-our-eyes-on-hurricanes.aspxHurricane season is ramping up. From submersible “pickup trucksâ€� to “flying research labs,â€� hurricane monitoring programs help modelers predict the strength and path of tropical systems.Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Keeping our eyes on hurricanesHurricane season is ramping up. From submersible “pickup trucksâ€� to “flying research labs,â€� hurricane monitoring programs help modelers predict the strength and path of tropical systems.The view from inside Hurricane Florence in 2018. Credit: Nick Underwood/NOAA/marine-science/news/2022/keeping-our-eyes-on-hurricanes.aspxResiliency Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzwRQdnUGsQProjections show different parts of Florida could see a sea-level rise of 1-11 feet over the next 100 years.External ArticleThu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 What climate change has in store for Florida | Our Changing Climate: Earth DayProjections show different parts of Florida could see a sea-level rise of 1-11 feet over the next 100 years.Projections show different parts of Florida could see a sea-level rise of 1-11 feet over the next 100 years.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzwRQdnUGsQResiliency Newshttps://gacoast.uga.edu/faces/The Faces of Resiliency video series highlights how communities are increasing their resilience to sea level rise, storm surge and flooding.External ArticleWed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Faces of ResiliencyThe Faces of Resiliency video series highlights how communities are increasing their resilience to sea level rise, storm surge and flooding.The series, developed by Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, features interviews with coastal residents and researchers who share stories of adapting to coastal hazards through community engagement and collaboration with scientists, nonprofits or government agencies.https://gacoast.uga.edu/faces/Resiliency Newshttps://stpetecatalyst.com/smart-city-showcase-highlights-innovative-problem-solving-in-st-pete/Under the St. Petersburg Innovation District’s leadership, members of academia, local government, nonprofit organizations and the private sector are now utilizing new technology to help solve the city’s challenges.External ArticleWed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Smart City Showcase highlights innovative problem-solving in St. PeteUnder the St. Petersburg Innovation District’s leadership, members of academia, local government, nonprofit organizations and the private sector are now utilizing new technology to help solve the city’s challenges.Mayor Ken Welch and St. Petersburg City Council Chair Gina Driscoll at the Innovation District's Smart City Showcase Tuesday. Photos by Mark Parker.https://stpetecatalyst.com/smart-city-showcase-highlights-innovative-problem-solving-in-st-pete/Resiliency Newshttps://www.theverge.com/2022/2/28/22953552/sea-walls-coastal-cities-climate-change-adaptation-united-nations-reportAdapting to climate change will require more ‘transformative changes’External ArticleMon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Seawalls alone won’t save coastal cities, major UN report saysAdapting to climate change will require more ‘transformative changes’Waves from hurricane Rita crash over a seawall and flood a street 20 September 2005, in Miami, Florida. Photo credit should read ROBERT SULLIVAN/AFP via Getty Imageshttps://www.theverge.com/2022/2/28/22953552/sea-walls-coastal-cities-climate-change-adaptation-united-nations-reportResiliency Newshttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/how-a-dramatic-win-in-plastic-waste-case-may-curb-ocean-pollution?rid=EF81C4A8778BAF0A50BFB11999C52AC5%26cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=editorial::add=Planet_Possible_20220301A major citizen suit against a giant plastics company resulted in a huge payout and a commitment to do better. The case has set off ripples of change across an industry that often pollutes with impunity.External ArticleTue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 How a dramatic win in plastic waste case may curb ocean pollutionA major citizen suit against a giant plastics company resulted in a huge payout and a commitment to do better. The case has set off ripples of change across an industry that often pollutes with impunity.For years, Diane Wilson has been documenting plastic pellet pollution from Formosa Plastics into the surrounding Gulf of Mexico. She gathered enough evidence to sue the company, a case she won in 2019 that has sent a warning to a giant industry. PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK FELIX, AFP/GETTY IMAGEShttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/how-a-dramatic-win-in-plastic-waste-case-may-curb-ocean-pollution?rid=EF81C4A8778BAF0A50BFB11999C52AC5%26cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=editorial::add=Planet_Possible_20220301Resiliency Newshttps://www.govtech.com/analytics/bipoc-youth-learn-map-making-to-build-disaster-resilienceBecause natural disasters disproportionately affect underserved communities, middle school students in Savannah, Ga., are learning to use mapping tools to design infrastructure changes that could protect their neighborhoods.External ArticleMon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 BIPOC Youth Learn Map-Making to Build Disaster ResilienceBecause natural disasters disproportionately affect underserved communities, middle school students in Savannah, Ga., are learning to use mapping tools to design infrastructure changes that could protect their neighborhoods.BIPOC Youth Learn Map-Making to Build Disaster Resiliencehttps://www.govtech.com/analytics/bipoc-youth-learn-map-making-to-build-disaster-resilienceResiliency Newshttps://theconversation.com/how-to-teach-children-about-climate-change-inspire-hope-and-take-action-to-change-the-future-174036Children and youth know that climate change is altering lives, environmental patterns and futures.External ArticleThu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 How to teach children about climate change, inspire hope and take action to change the futureChildren and youth know that climate change is altering lives, environmental patterns and futures.Learning to stay connected through relationships in a compassionate way is critical in navigating climate change. (AP Photo/David Cliff)https://theconversation.com/how-to-teach-children-about-climate-change-inspire-hope-and-take-action-to-change-the-future-174036Resiliency Newshttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/living-shoreline-being-built-on-st-pete-waterfront-to-protect-area-from-continued-erosionVolunteers are working to build a “living shorelineâ€� along an area of Lassing Park in St. Pete to help protect and restore the waterfront.External ArticleWed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 ‘Living Shoreline’ being built on St. Pete waterfront to protect area from continued erosionVolunteers are working to build a “living shorelineâ€� along an area of Lassing Park in St. Pete to help protect and restore the waterfront.‘Living Shoreline’ being built on St. Pete waterfront to protect area from continued erosionhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/living-shoreline-being-built-on-st-pete-waterfront-to-protect-area-from-continued-erosionResiliency Newshttps://www.fastcompany.com/90694244/when-new-york-floods-this-living-street-stays-dryA new model for street design in the age of post-climate-change storms manages the water instead of trying—and failing—to keep it away.External ArticleWed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 When New York floods, this ‘living street’ stays dryA new model for street design in the age of post-climate-change storms manages the water instead of trying—and failing—to keep it away.When New York floods, this ‘living street’ stays dryhttps://www.fastcompany.com/90694244/when-new-york-floods-this-living-street-stays-dryResiliency Newshttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/news-room/press-releases-and-statements/2021/09/02/pew-applauds-belizes-ambitious-commitment-to-protect-coastal-wetlands?utm_campaign=2021-09-07+Latest%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEPlan signals growing global interest in nature-based solutions to climate change.External ArticleThu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Pew Applauds Belizes Ambitious Commitment to Protect Coastal WetlandsPlan signals growing global interest in nature-based solutions to climate change.Pew Applauds Belizes Ambitious Commitment to Protect Coastal Wetlandshttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/news-room/press-releases-and-statements/2021/09/02/pew-applauds-belizes-ambitious-commitment-to-protect-coastal-wetlands?utm_campaign=2021-09-07+Latest%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEResiliency Newshttp://www.yourgv.com/news/education/education-endeavor-born-from-pandemic/article_fecc6ce2-0a79-11ec-b339-a7a05bbd309a.htmlSTEAM Forward! Academy team members display their Pacific Ocean mazes. The workshop was led by resident oceanographer, Regina Easley.External ArticleWed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Education endeavor born from pandemicSTEAM Forward! Academy team members display their Pacific Ocean mazes. The workshop was led by resident oceanographer, Regina Easley.Education endeavor born from pandemichttp://www.yourgv.com/news/education/education-endeavor-born-from-pandemic/article_fecc6ce2-0a79-11ec-b339-a7a05bbd309a.htmlResiliency Newshttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/08/17/5-ways-the-infrastructure-bill-would-improve-americas-flood-resilience?utm_campaign=2021-08-18+Rundown%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEThe $1 trillion-dollar infrastructure bill passed Aug. 10 by the Senate contains disaster and flood-resilience provisions of historic proportions.External ArticleTue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 5 Ways the Infrastructure Bill Would Improve America’s Flood ResilienceThe $1 trillion-dollar infrastructure bill passed Aug. 10 by the Senate contains disaster and flood-resilience provisions of historic proportions.5 Ways the Infrastructure Bill Would Improve America’s Flood Resiliencehttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/08/17/5-ways-the-infrastructure-bill-would-improve-americas-flood-resilience?utm_campaign=2021-08-18+Rundown%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEResiliency Newshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/2021/08/17/climate-change-will-make-heat-even-deadlier-for-outdoor-workers-study-says/Florida’s 2 million outdoor workers — more than 20 percent of its workforce — will be at greater risk of losing their lives and $8.4 billion in total annual earnings.External ArticleTue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Climate change will make heat even deadlier for outdoor workers, study saysFlorida’s 2 million outdoor workers — more than 20 percent of its workforce — will be at greater risk of losing their lives and $8.4 billion in total annual earnings.Climate change will make heat even deadlier for outdoor workers, study sayshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/2021/08/17/climate-change-will-make-heat-even-deadlier-for-outdoor-workers-study-says/Resiliency Newshttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/07/12/african-descendants-have-stake-in-saving-us-southeast-salt-marshes?utm_campaign=2021-11-24+Rundown%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEChieftess of Gullah/Geechee Nation supports new initiative to protect a million acres.External ArticleMon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 African Descendants Have Stake in Saving U.S. Southeast Salt MarshesChieftess of Gullah/Geechee Nation supports new initiative to protect a million acres.African Descendants Have Stake in Saving U.S. Southeast Salt Marsheshttps://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/07/12/african-descendants-have-stake-in-saving-us-southeast-salt-marshes?utm_campaign=2021-11-24+Rundown%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Pew%26subscriberkey=00Q0e00001e1B6kEAEResiliency Newshttps://coastalreview.org/2021/03/underserved-underwater-mapping-a-future/Making the North Carolina coast more resilient to the effects of climate change.External ArticleMon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Underserved, Underwater: Mapping a FutureMaking the North Carolina coast more resilient to the effects of climate change.Underserved, Underwater: Mapping a Futurehttps://coastalreview.org/2021/03/underserved-underwater-mapping-a-future/Resiliency News