EaseAlert’s technology provides advanced alerting capabilities for personnel on the Research Vessel Western Flyer with its personal tactile alerting system.  EaseAlert (EA), a leading provider of healthy and effective alerting solutions, has a proven track record of enhancing safety and communication for the fire service and Department of Defense (DoD). The Florida Institute of Oceanography...Read More

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (July 8, 2024) – Researchers studying the deep sea have access to a powerful new tool with the acquisition of a sophisticated, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) by the University of South Florida and Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO). Named Taurus, the ROV can reach depths of up to 2.5 miles, allowing for...Read More

Charting the Course: Announcing FLRACEP’s Next Decade-Long Strategy for Gulf Resilience The Florida RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Program (FLRACEP), hosted at the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), recently finalized a new 10-year Strategic Plan to support a resilient Gulf environment and economy. The next decade of Centers of Excellence projects will focus on research...Read More

By Matthew Cimitile, USF University Communications and Marketing After housing more than 5,000 rescued corals for three months due to unprecedented water temperatures that caused a massive coral bleaching event off the coast of Florida, the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s (FIO) Keys Marine Laboratory (KML) is now ready to return corals to the sea. FIO is hosted by the University of...Read More

Florida Representatives and City of St. Petersburg Leadership join Office of Naval Research Leadership, Mayor Ken Welch, USF President Law and Dr. Monty Graham to welcome the R/V Western Flyer to St. Petersburg after Wednesday’s Welcome Ceremony. Photo credit: Cliff McBride ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (July 12, 2023) – After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled...Read More