Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO)
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32-Member Consortium providing infrastructure support for coastal oceanographic research and education. FIO operates three Research Vessels and Keys Marine Lab.
St. Petersburg, FL
Joined February 2017
Have you ever wondered what goes on aboard a shark tagging cruise? Take a look at this video which highlights the latest FAU's Shark Migration shark tagging cruise aboard FIO's R/V Hogarth. Stay tuned for more clips from this cruise series!
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The countdown is on. The deadline to register your booth or exhibit for Florida Oceans Day 2026 is almost here. Ready to lock in your exhibit space? Register here: https://t.co/opPK0OpvcL Sponsorship spots are still open. Email us if interested!
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Great American Teach-In: FIO gave students a hands-on look into the exciting world of oceanography. By making connections with the marine technology and maritime industries, we highlighted the various opportunities and career options in ocean science.
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The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), an Institute of the University of South Florida (USF), is pleased to announce the appointment of Captain Mike Kahle as Director. Learn more here:
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The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), an Institute of the University of South Florida (USF), is pleased to announce the appointment of Captain Michael Kahle as Director. Captain Kahle brings...
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FIO hosted a MATE ROV workshop at USF St Pete, giving educators the opportunity to dive into the world of underwater robotics & ocean technology. The workshop is part of the MATE ROV Competition Program, which inspires students to apply STEM skills to real-world ocean challenges.
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FIO is at the 2025 Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) in St. Pete Beach this week. Stop by the FIO booth to learn about what we do, how our assets can advance the underwater minerals world, and grab some FIO swag!
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Last week, DEEP, a proud consortium member of FIO, had their unveiling of Project Vanguard: the world’s first crewed subsea habitat of its kind! For the first time, DEEP members and partners had the chance to see, touch, and tour the Vanguard habitat, turning vision into reality.
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Florida Oceans Day will be back on Feb. 18, 2026, at the Florida Capitol South Plaza, from 10am-3pm! Exhibitors must register in advance to secure their spot. FIO is seeking sponsors to make Oceans Day 2026 the best it's ever been: https://t.co/Adjt3s2Yil
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🚨 We had a few unexpected spots open up for our MATE ROV workshop next Saturday, November 8th. If you are interested in joining us, please fill out the form using the link below. We will follow up with you after receipt to confirm participation. https://t.co/oJ38Nk9llh
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FIO is proud to serve as a voting delegate at Ocean Exchange 2025 in Ft. Lauderdale! Joining guests from industry, academia, government, conservation, and research, voting delegates select the winners of three awards. Learn more here about the event: ( https://t.co/GkR0O3siXk).
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The new FIO Tidelines Newsletter is live! Discover important updates, event highlights, and what’s on the horizon for our ocean science community 🌊 Click on the link to read more! https://t.co/kQ2FltwTqR
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FIO is a proud sponsor of the 2025 Underwater Minerals Conference that will be taking place in St. Pete Beach from November 9-14th. Visit our booth to discover how FIO's assets help drive discoveries in underwater minerals and marine science!
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The latest edition of the FIO Student Opportunities Newsletter is out now! Dive into a wide range of job and internship opportunities from FIO members and partner organizations tailored for students and recent grads. Sign up here: https://t.co/oJCRAwvMN3
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We will be hosting a MATE ROV workshop on Saturday (11/8) at USF St. Pete. This workshop provides introductory and intermediate level activities to expose educators to the foundations of underwater robotics. Space is limited, register now! Acceptance will be confirmed via email.
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R/V Weatherbird II hosted a 12-hour at-sea experience for @floridaaquarium's Teachers at Sea program. The program consists of a two-day workshop to enhance their understanding of marine field research, followed by a research expedition to conduct a biodiversity survey.
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Ever wondered what type of instruments are used on research cruises? A group of teachers from The Florida Aquarium embarked on a research cruise aboard FIO's R/V Weatherbird II and got to learn all about these instruments and how to use them. Stay tuned for more!
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Last week, FIO participated in Camp Bullseye, which is sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg in partnership with the USF Office of Youth Experiences and University of South Florida St. Petersburg. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for this creative group of leaders!
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FIO's Summer 2025 Newsletter is LIVE! Check out our Spring highlights including the coral babies at KML, a documentary on buoy operations, event recaps, and more. Sign up for the newsletter at the link in our bio to keep up with event and cruises! https://t.co/rTO3PKXtgi
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In this documentary led by @Telemundo49, you get a behind-the-scenes look at a buoy deployment mission that took place aboard FIO's R/V Weatherbird II last year, just weeks before hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted the state of Florida. Watch here: https://t.co/KodYdkwKQo
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