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January/February 2024

Summit highlights U.S. Army Corps’ national efforts to strengthen coastal resilience

Cutting-edge research takes center stage at coastal summit

JaxTwin: Helping leaders simulate tomorrow’s challenges to improve today’s decisions

Marc Hensel and Elise Morrison join rising leaders shaping a resilient Gulf

Marine science symposium unites researchers at the forefront of discovery

Director’s note: New leadership and an unwavering commitment to our mission
October/November 2024

Statewide collaboration assesses hurricane-related water quality and health risks

Students and stakeholders design for a resilient Ribault River

Researchers mobilize to capture critical storm data amid Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Julie Walker confronts gators — and other surprises — in pursuit of science

Coastal conservation summit: Where scientists bridge research and practice

Director’s note: New beginnings and continued impact
August/September 2024

CCS 🧡 SCCF: The transformative power of enduring partnerships

How grasses drive dune growth and post-storm recovery: Dutch students survey U.S. coasts from Florida to Massachusetts

Environmental conditions may trigger cancer in sea turtles

New program launched to foster stewardship and resiliency in the Gulf

Ph.D. students help future data and environmental scientists build new skills

Chu-En Hsu passes mentorship forward as a new professor

Director’s note: Unlocking resilience
June/July 2024

CCS graduates on fast-track to impactful careers

Scientists study how the dance of underwater vegetation can support algae management

Scientists train AI models to predict natural disasters faster

Jack Parker turns his love for drones into a purpose to protect the coast

Gainesville community explores marine wonders with CCS on World Ocean Day

Director’s note: It’s a wrap, folks
May 2024

From tides to textbooks: Graduate students develop lesson plans to inspire the next generation

Sharing nature’s best practices for resilience at cross-sector symposium

Patrick Saldaña predicts the future of reefs using dead corals

The R/V Rogow sets sail for marsh restoration in St. Augustine

UF researcher developing trustworthy AI to model human behavior in natural disasters

Humans impact mud flow patterns and carbon cycles around the world

Director’s note: The power of positive interactions in nature and networks
March/April 2024

Watershed runoff has greater impact on downstream water quality than Lake Okeechobee releases, new study finds

Ph.D. students mentor undergraduates in field work

Stephen Adusei follows his dreams

Researchers track septic tank pollution in estuary

FUNWAVE: Modeling boat wake impacts on coastal erosion

Director’s note: AI for climate and nature
February 2024

New project to bolster St. Augustine marsh against sea level rise and erosion

Researchers reveal astronomic link to water quality challenges

Tool saves counties time and money in setting land conservation priorities

CCS’ new board chair: We look forward to CCS being the go-to center for actionable solutions

Student’s beach preservation research recognized at statewide conference

Director’s note: Sea otters revive a degraded marsh
January 2024

In otter news: A top predator’s return to a California estuary restores its marshes

Scientists trace sources of South Florida’s harmful algal blooms

Ocean modelers quantify coastal protection from coral and oyster reefs

Change catalyst Brian Beach joins CCS advisory board

New research holds promise for dune resilience in St. Augustine

Strategy surfing at the CCS annual retreat

Director’s note: Sustaining our momentum and scaling our impacts in 2024
December 2023
November 2023

CCS celebrates grand opening of Malachowsky Hall

Researchers monitor mangroves on the move

Technology uncovers the science of sand

Charli Pezoldt finds purpose in field work

Project to pinpoint sewage sources in Old Tampa Bay

CCS represents environmental health at One Health Day

Director’s note: In support of conditional optimism
October 2023
September 2023

A public-private collaboration is improving predictions of hurricane impacts on coastal communities

New models of St. Augustine shorelines will aid in their protection

Scientists adapt ocean models to monitor and predict estuary health

Joe Marchionno: Restoring marine habitats of threatened birds

Director’s note: Junior faculty research heats up as temps cool down
August 2023
July 2023

Piney point pollution spread farther than previously thought, study shows

Todd Van Natta: Fun and fulfillment in the field

Scientists capture highly accurate dune changes in response to storms

Coastal connection inspires gift

Where science meets nature

Honoring the life of Dr. Paul Gader

Director’s note: Farewell to our friend Paul
June 2023

Can dead corals bring new life?

Scientists develop techniques for restoring dunes faster

Sydney Williams: Bridging the science-policy gap in aquaculture

Dutch student Alex van Pelt enjoys field work in Florida

Codefest to build next generation ocean models

Fifth generation Floridian Kevin Taylor joins CCS advisory board

Empowering coastal communities with decision aids

Director’s note: ‘Tis the field season!
May 2023
April 2023

Animal ecosystem engineers much stronger driver of salt marsh accretion than expected, study shows

Green solution project to help safeguard marsh from sea level rise

Reducing risks of harmful algal blooms from Lake Okeechobee discharges

Amanda Chappel examines long-term impacts of wastewater discharges

AI making waves in water quality forecasting

Donovan Mitchell: Creating solutions for the future

Shannon Myers: Answering the call of the ocean

Students showcase their science at North Florida Marine Science Symposium

Gator nation gets sneak peek of AI-powered red tide detection system

Scientists build global knowledge base of deoxygenation in the tropics

State policy updates

Director’s note: A season of growth and renewal at the Center for Coastal Solutions