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id: 8a55189838
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-08 04:38 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 04:38 EST
status: reported
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# USF joins national team studying deep Gulf waters

A national research team including the University of South Florida is studying Gulf waters 200 to 1,500 meters below the surface that remain largely unexplored.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/tampa-bay/section/life.md) · Entities: [University of South Florida](/tampa-bay/wiki/university-of-south-florida.md)

## Coverage

- [Spectrum Bay News 9](http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/11/05/usf-part-of-national-team-tracking-deep-gulf-marine-life-declines), 2026-11-08 04:38 EST: USF part of national team tracking deep Gulf marine life declines

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