Writing is Thinking
This week, researchers at the University of Florida found that while AI can be a valuable assistant, it falls short of replacing human scientists in many critical areas.The researchers tested how well popular generative AI models including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot and Google’s Gemini could handle various stages of the research process. They put these AI systems through six stages of academic research – ideation, literature review, research design, documenting results, extending the research and final manuscript production – while limiting any human intervention
Eastern Shipbuilding Group Launches Second 'Coastline Initiative'
Group (ESG) has kicked off its second annual Coastline Initiative, a creative competition inviting local students to design innovative artificial reefs aimed at restoring coastal ecosystems. This initiative, in collaboration with the Bay County Artificial Reef Association (BCARA) and the University of Florida IFAS Extension, emphasizes environmental preservation while enhancing students’ welding and engineering skills.“Our Coastline Initiative is more than just a competition—it’s an opportunity for students to apply their engineering and welding skills to a real-world project
NCCOS Awards $1.7M to Support Habitat Connectivity Research in National Marine Sanctuaries
in coral reef ecosystems. Understanding where these fish forage and how this is affected by the current and future configurations of seagrass beds will help optimize MPA design for species using multiple habitats.Texas A&M University, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, University of Florida, University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley, Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center received $740,629 to investigate habitat requirements and connectivity for key reef-associated fish species in Flower Garden Banks National Marine
Students Face Off in Underwater Competition
University; North Dakota State University; Oregon Institute of Technology; Prairie View A&M University; Project Radian; San Diego City College; San Diego State University; University of Arizona; University of California Riverside; University of Central Florida; University of Colorado Boulder; University of Florida; University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; University of Southern California; and Utah State University.International teams included: Brazil’s Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; Canada’s McGill University, University of British Columbia and University of Victoria; China&rsquo
How Many Red Snapper Are in the Gulf of Mexico?
using multiple sampling methods with a focus on advanced technologies and tagging for various habitat types.” Scientists on the team include: Greg Stunz, Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi Will Patterson, University of Florida Sean P. Powers, University of South Alabama, Dauphin Island Sea Lab James Cowan, Louisiana State University Jay R. Rooker, Texas A&M University at Galveston Robert Ahrens, University of Florida, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Kevin Boswell, Florida International
Edgetech Signs Distribution Agreement
;s founder and principal, Damon Wolfe started the company after years of extensive field experience. Damon has been serving the hydrographic industry since 2008. His career as a hydrographer started at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after receiving his degree in Geomatics from the University of Florida. Damon has also held a number of successful positions with survey equipment and service related companies including EdgeTech. EdgeTech has seen impressive growth in it’s bathymetry product line since it was launched five years ago and the company looks forward
How Do Desert Storms Affect Ocean Phytoplankton?
sweep these particles as far as the Pacific, where dust ultimately settles in the open ocean. This desert dust contains, among other minerals, iron — an essential nutrient for hundreds of species of phytoplankton that make up the ocean’s food base. Now scientists at MIT, Columbia University and Florida State University have determined that once iron is deposited in the ocean, it has a very short residence time, spending only six months in surface waters before sinking into the deep ocean. This high turnover of iron signals that large seasonal changes in desert dust may have dramatic
Seas Could Rise 6m Even if Govts Curb Warming -Study
sea level rise," the authors at the Past Global Changes project wrote. Some greenhouse gases can linger for centuries in the atmosphere. Such a thaw would threaten cities from Beijing to London, and swamp low-lying tropical island states. Lead author Andrea Dutton, of the University of Florida, said it could take many centuries for a six-metre rise, despite some ancient evidence that more rapid shifts were possible. "This is a long-term projection. It's not going to happen the day after tomorrow," she told Reuters. The United Nations' panel of climate
Current, Waves and Turbulence Measurement Workshop
; information in current, waves and turbulence measurement technology are encouraged to attend. Student grants are also available. Additionally, each afternoon will include time slots for exhibitors to offer indoor or on-water demonstrations and training. Arrangements have been made with the University of Florida to accommodate vendors’ dockside and boat needs. The USF is just a short walk from the Hilton. cwtm2015.org
February 2025
