USF's Marine Science Team Sets Sights on Sargassum Forecasting with $3.2M Grant

USF's Marine Science Team is at the helm of a groundbreaking $3.2M

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NOAA-funded project to forecast Sargassum movements

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The grant propels USF to the forefront of marine innovation, targeting the seaweed swarms that threaten our shores

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With this funding, USF researchers are fine-tuning satellite precision to predict Sargassum landfalls with unprecedented accuracy

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Brian Barnes leads the charge, harnessing high-res data to give individual beaches a timely warning system

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Yonggang Liu's predictive models are a game-changer, offering a three-day forecast for coastal defenses against the Sargassum tide

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Dean Tom Frazer lauds the project as a showcase of USF's remote sensing prowess and its real-world impact

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Chuanmin Hu's insights into nutrient-fueled Sargassum growth underscore the urgency of the team's mission

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USF's strategic approach is a beacon for regions like Puerto Rico and the U.S.

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Virgin Islands, bracing for the Sargassum surge

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USF's Marine Science Team Sets Sights on Sargassum Forecasting with $3.2M Grant

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

USF's Marine Science Team is at the helm of a groundbreaking $3.2M

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

NOAA-funded project to forecast Sargassum movements

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

The grant propels USF to the forefront of marine innovation, targeting the seaweed swarms that threaten our shores

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

With this funding, USF researchers are fine-tuning satellite precision to predict Sargassum landfalls with unprecedented accuracy

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

Brian Barnes leads the charge, harnessing high-res data to give individual beaches a timely warning system

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

Yonggang Liu's predictive models are a game-changer, offering a three-day forecast for coastal defenses against the Sargassum tide

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

Dean Tom Frazer lauds the project as a showcase of USF's remote sensing prowess and its real-world impact

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

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The initiative marks a new chapter in understanding Sargassum's ecological ripple effects on coastal waters and habitats

Chuanmin Hu's insights into nutrient-fueled Sargassum growth underscore the urgency of the team's mission

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

USF's strategic approach is a beacon for regions like Puerto Rico and the U.S.

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

Virgin Islands, bracing for the Sargassum surge

BY KARMACTIVE STAFF

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