Health impacts of algal blooms now quantifiable

Friendly bacteria fight deadly coral disease

Is the Gulf Stream really weakening? New research says the answer isn’t so simple

Science in the community: Inspiring action to protect Florida’s coasts

Drew Jeter champions coastal research for future generations

Director’s note: International school program focuses on science that serves society

Even in death, coral reefs keep giving

Bamboo fences offer seagrass a lifeline at Tyndall Air Force Base

It’s raining clams! Seeding a comeback in the Indian River Lagoon

Smarter models for predicting E. coli in Jacksonville rivers

Meet Megan: Finding hope through environmental storytelling

Director’s note: A retrospective on what makes CCS great

Inside ERDC, where tomorrow’s coastal solutions are taking shape today

Breaking down to build up: Biodegradable products for a healthier coast

Scientists capture complete picture of effects on barrier islands breached by hurricanes

Exciting new horizons for graduates

Bridging science and design to break down silos in coastal solutions

Director’s note: Celebrating our students: Past, present and future

Nature’s shock absorbers: UF researchers tap wetlands and dunes to protect Florida’s coasts

Sentinel towers get smarter: UF adds water quality monitoring

Decoding hypoxia: Links between water movement and oxygen levels in the St. Lucie Estuary

Could marine life influence how we detect and identify hidden hazards beneath the seafloor?

Bringing red tide research to where it matters

Director’s note: CCS: Science for Global Ocean Action

UF and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers collaborate on education and workforce development

From concept to flight: UF engineers build advanced coastal survey drone

Rising above: Cedar Key builds resilience with flood planning tool

Scott Lee Young redefines what’s possible

Gabrielle Quadrado turns inspiration into impact

Director’s note: Kicking off the summer field season

$7.5M research project aims to improve safety on hazardous tidal mudflats

Revolutionizing coastal flood forecasting: Faster, smarter models on the horizon

Storm surge and superbugs: How hurricanes may help spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Dakota Lewis named 2025 Guy Harvey Fellow for research on fish communities and climate resilience

Braving the swamp! Graduate students share the thrill of wetland science with kids

Director’s note: A heartfelt thank you and exciting future ahead

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

Statewide collaboration assesses hurricane-related water quality and health risks

UF mobilizes team to study hurricane impacts in Florida

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sharing success stories to inspire action

Bite-sized science: Lightning talks on coastal research

Web app helps Cedar Key prepare for flooding risk

Director’s note: UF and USACE-ERDC partnership to drive innovation and education

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

Joining forces to map and monitor the ocean pulse

Coral reef restoration is a “moving target,” says CCS scientist

AI and water quality at UF AI Days

Emory Wellman: Safeguarding the coast’s small treasures

Director’s note: Giving thanks with a grateful heart

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

Scientists join forces to support coastal resilience

Nature helps defend military base from extreme weather events

Saving time and money to convert from septic to sewer systems

Director’s note: Paving new pathways to success with our students

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

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!

Britney Hay: Centering local voices in conservation

Robots revolutionize cave cartography

AI transforms harmful algal bloom management

Researchers tackle climate change “triple threat”

Director’s note: Sweet endings and new beginnings

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