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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
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