Florida Institute of Oceanography

Taurus will take its first deep-sea mission in late July. It will be able to take tissue samples from deep-water sharks and help restore and repair coral communities.

Scientists are returning rescued coral into the Florida Keys Reef Tract. Earlier this summer, exceedingly warm water temperatures put many coral species in jeopardy.

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

We hear from the director of The Florida Institute of Oceanography about what's affecting the Gulf of Mexico these days, how economic needs should be balanced with the Gulf's health, and more.

We hear from the director of The Florida Institute of Oceanography about what's affecting the Gulf of Mexico these days, how economic needs should be balanced with the Gulf's health, and more.

When Bill Hogarth was told the Florida Institute of Oceanography's new research vessel was going to be named after him, he had a pretty reasonable - and…

Next summer, a group of marine researchers and local politicians who gathered at a Tarpon Springs shipyard for a ceremonial keel laying plan to return for…

On April 20, 2010, a wellhead a mile below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico exploded, killing 11 workers aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil platform.In the…

Among the big winners in the 2014-15 state budget signed by Gov. Rick Scott on Monday is the University of South Florida, which picked up funding for a…

Last year's federal Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunity, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) Act made hundreds of millions of dollars…