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The marine science research hub at the University of 91ÊÓƵ St Petersburg campus has added the most state-of-the-art vessel in its fleet, thanks to an ocean nonprofit on the other side of the country.

July 18, 2023Research

Researchers at the University of 91ÊÓƵ are urging people to help them track mosquitoes using their smart phones. Assistant professor Ryan Carney said it’s as simple as snapping a photograph of any mosquito you come across. Through partner apps, the photos are then analyzed using artificial intelligence, identifying the species and their habitats.

July 17, 2023Research

Shiv Shukla, a graduate student in conservation biology, is studying a snake fungal disease found in Florida. See what he plans to do with the findings inside the herpetology lab at USF, where Shukla tests the venomous and non-venomous snakes.

July 13, 2023Research

Ship granted to 91ÊÓƵwill enhance Florida Institute of Oceanography’s efforts to build a robust ocean science and maritime workforce

After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to 91ÊÓƵis docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.

July 12, 2023Research

91ÊÓƵhas a new floating classroom that’s more technologically advanced than any other vessel in the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s fleet. 91ÊÓƵand FIO debuted their new vessel, the Western Flyer, at USF’s St. Pete campus Wednesday morning.

July 12, 2023Research

The Florida Institute of Oceanography in St. Petersburg welcomed a new ship on Wednesday to enhance its marine research capabilities. The 117-foot vessel — dubbed the Western Flyer — features a remotely operated vehicle designed to reveal the deepest parts of the Gulf of Mexico.

July 12, 2023Research

The Western Flyer, which is parked at USF's St. Pete campus, is expected to create new opportunities for students.

July 12, 2023Research

Centuries-old teeth could indicate the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines

Through DNA analysis, 91ÊÓƵresearchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.

July 11, 2023Global Research, Research

Alison Barlow, executive director of the St. Petersburg Innovation District, said she wants the Innovation District’s master plan to envision what the area, and its organizations, could look like decades into the future.

July 11, 2023Innovation

The record-breaking mass of stinky seaweed that began appearing on Florida’s iconic beaches this spring, known as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Seaweed Belt, shrunk in the Gulf of Mexico by 75% last month, according to scientists from the University of 91ÊÓƵ’s Optical Oceanography Lab.

July 10, 2023Research

Women will use dance and other visual arts to explore and share their experiences with breast cancer, during a retreat hosted by University of 91ÊÓƵ faculty members on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.

July 6, 2023Research

Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the University of 91ÊÓƵ with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in Florida this summer.

July 5, 2023Research