FSU Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science

In a recent CBS News article, Amy Baco-Taylor, a professor in the FSU Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science, discusses the significance of a groundbreaking discovery — the world's largest whale graveyard.

Located at the bottom of the Indian Ocean, the area is home to fossils up to 5.3 million years old, and one previously unknown extinct species of whale was identified. Also, the site is illuminating scientists' understanding of sea life like jellyfish, brittle stars, bone-boring worms, and more that thrive despite harsh ocean floor conditions.

To view the full article, visit: cbsn.ws/4olehY1.

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🌟 Meet Eva Mustian, a third-year doctoral student in the FSU Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science!

Her research explores how decomposing sargassum seaweed influences various aspects of coastal ecosystems, including marine life, water quality and beach conditions.

To check out the full Q&A, visit: fla.st/QCAVEOUS.

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A special congratulations to our 15 honors medallion recipients from the FSU Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science!

Nearly half of the 548 Florida State University Spring 2026 graduates who earned honors medallions are from the FSU College of Arts & Sciences! 🏅

Honors medallion awardees completed the University Honors Program or Honors in the Major Program. Those who completed both programs with a 3.9 cumulative GPA or higher received the designation of Outstanding Senior Scholar.

To learn more about the Spring 2026 honorees and Florida State University Honors Program, visit: fla.st/PDZJN6KN.

📸 : Brittany Mobley

FSU Undergraduate Studies

New Florida State University research published today in Science Advances demonstrates a new framework for predicting the motion of kilometer-scale underwater waves that complicate satellite readings of the ocean. 🌊

Led by Yadidya Badarvada — a researcher in the FSU Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS) — this work allows for observations of the Earth’s ocean circulation that are about 60 percent more accurate.

To check out the full article, visit: fla.st/DSC2FTT6.

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New research by a team of Florida State University scientists — including lead author and recent FSU Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science alumnus Michael Secor (left) and his doctoral mentor and Professor of Meteorology Ming Cai (right) — was recently featured by The Cool Down.

The team developed a method to more accurately predict winter weather forecasts months in advance, affording sectors such as agriculture, water management, energy use and public health a longer lead time to prepare for inclement conditions.

To view the full article, visit: bit.ly/4vaRNLk.

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