The Rising Tides Podcast

Navigating challenging waterways and rogue waves

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT

The Tampa Bay Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (TB-PORTS) celebrates 35 years of keeping Tampa Bay’s waterways safer through real-time and accurate ocean data. In this episode, Associate Professor Mark Luther discusses how this system has shaped navigation and coastal science nationwide, and how it helps monitor hazards like rogue waves. Season 2 Episode 1

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Explore the world of marine microbes

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT

The hidden world of marine microbes comes alive with Assistant Professor Margaret Mars Brisbin of the Microbial Interactions in a Changing Ocean Lab. From storm-driven flooding in Tampa Bay to long-term impacts of climate change, learn how shifting ocean conditions are reshaping microscopic communities that underpin marine life. Season 2 Episode 2

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Enhancing Florida’s network of tide gauges for coastal resilience

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT

With more coastline than any state in the contiguous United States, Florida is uniquely impacted by sea level rise. Professor Gary Mitchum explains how scientists track water levels using tide gauges, why historic instruments matter, and how an effort by the Florida Flood Hub to expand the state's tide gauge network will improve future projections of flooding. Season 2 Episode 3

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How a science camp for kids offers a model for the nation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT

For more than 35 years, the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls has inspired middle schoolers to explore marine science. This episode highlights the camp's impact on students and communities and features Education & Outreach Director Teresa Greely and Outreach Coordinator Makenzie Kerr. Find out how the camp’s model can be replicated nationwide to support youth science education. Season 2 Episode 4

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Inside an innovative project to catalog chemical pollution

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Discover the Tampa Bay Surveillance project, a cutting-edge effort to examine contaminants in the Tampa Bay estuary. Featuring Professor Steven Murawski and graduate researcher Alexandra Lee, who discuss their fieldwork (catching fish in the bay) and lab work (sampling tissue in the college’s state-of-the-art facilities). Hear about the project’s regional impacts and how hands-on research prepares students for real-world careers. Season 2 Episode 5

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Leveraging citizen science with vertical oyster gardens

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Eastern oysters are ecosystem engineers that protect shorelines, support wildlife, and filter water in estuaries like Tampa Bay. Doctoral student Olivia Blondheim shares her research on innovative structures called vertical oyster gardens. Find out how citizen science can help communities everywhere tackle complex environmental challenges with a real-world impact. Season 2 Episode 6

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Streaming the abyss: ROV Taurus takes science to new depths

Wed, 07 May 2025 04:01:00 GMT

As big as minivans and armed with long umbilical cords, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are cutting-edge pieces of technology that push the boundaries of marine science. Meet Taurus, a new 4,000-meter capable ROV operated by USF and the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO). This deep-diving machine is helping researchers learn more about the deep ocean that very few have seen. Hear more in episode six of The Rising Tides Podcast featuring special guest Nicole Raineault, associate director of research and technology at FIO.

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The hidden forces behind hurricanes and red tide

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

The movement of water impacts just about everything in the ocean. In this episode, we explore the influence of ocean currents on hurricanes and red tide. Find out how the latest circulation models can help us predict and prepare for the impacts of these natural hazards. Listen to the fifth episode of The Rising Tides podcast with special guest Robert Weisberg, Distinguished University Professor and founder of the Ocean Circulation Lab at the USF College of Marine Science.

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Underwater gliders dive deep for ocean data

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Underwater gliders are helping transform ocean science. From hurricane forecasting to whale migration, find out how these robust research machines provide important data about our ocean and marine life. Tune into the fourth episode of The Rising Tides podcast with special guest Chad Lembke, assistant research professor and project engineer at the USF College of Marine Science.

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Charting sea level from space

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Sea level rise is a concern for coastal communities around the world. But how is it measured? Find out how researchers use the latest technologies, including satellites, to improve projections of rising sea levels. Tune into the third episode of The Rising Tides podcast with special guest Don Chambers from the USF College of Marine Science.

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Decoding the colors of the ocean

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Cyan Caribbean waters, royal blue northern seas and murky brown inlets. The ocean contains multitudes. But what causes these variations of color? The answer to that question and a special look into what’s next for marine sustainability efforts can be found here. Tune into the second episode of The Rising Tides podcast with special guest Frank Müller-Karger, a Distinguished University Professor at the USF College of Marine Science, and learn how scientists decode ocean color.

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How to track a troublesome seaweed

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:01:51 GMT

A brown seaweed called Sargassum grabs headlines and harms ecosystems and economies when it washes ashore across Florida, the Caribbean, and Gulf Coast. But what is it and how can coastal communities prepare? Join Brian Barnes, assistant research professor at the USF College of Marine Science, as he discusses the latest developments in Sargassum forecasting and what this means for your next trip to the beach.

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