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Florida Institute of Oceanography - Florida Institute of Oceanography
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Research Programs
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Florida Coastal Mapping Program
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Outreach & Education
FIO Oceans Day Exhibits & Fish Fry
Multi-Institution Courses
Educational & Community Outreach
Honoring the Ocean
Florida Institute of
Oceanography
Enabling Excellence in Marine Science, Technology, and Education.
Explore FIO
Florida Institute of
Oceanography
Enabling Excellence in Marine Science, Technology, and Education.
Explore FIO
The FIO Consortium
FIO has 34 Full, Associate, and Affiliate member institutions including universities and research associations.
View the FIO Consortium
Students taken to sea
Over 10,000 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students have been to sea on FIO’s research vessels.
Learn more about our education courses and outreach programs
Publications supported
Over 475 publications supported.
Who We Are
FIO is a 34-Member Consortium that enables excellence in coastal and ocean science and education. FIO supports the state of Florida with three large Research Vessels, a full-service Marine Laboratory, advanced programming, and educational opportunities.
FIO ensures sustained excellence in marine research and education through the advancement and availability of infrastructure, development of partnerships, and the enabling of outcomes that benefit the people of Florida. FIO serves as an enabler, facilitator and coordinator across academia, state and federal agencies, ocean science organizations and the private sector.
Learn More
What we do
Florida Institute of Oceanography focuses on four primary areas: Operations, Academic Support, Research Support, and Business Engagement.
Operations - Research Vessels
Supporting At Sea Education and Research through
Research Vessels
.
Operations - Laboratory
Supporting Keys-based Education and Research through
Keys Marine Laboratory
.
Academic Support
FIO offers experiential learning opportunities for
undergraduate and graduate students in ocean science disciplines
and much more
.
Research Support
The Florida Institute of Oceanography promotes
research collaborations
among FIO member institutions.
Business Engagement
FIO provides a venue, whether virtual or physical, for integrating marine and coastal research and education with business and economic development entities across the state’s “Blue Economy”.
FIO News
Stay up to date with Florida Institute of Oceanography news.
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November 21, 2025
Captain Mike Kahle Appointed as Director of FIO
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 more than 25 years of distinguished leadership in national security, crisis management, and interagency collaboration. Most recently, he served as Sector Commander for the United...
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October 22, 2025
USF CMS’ Dr. David Naar Appointed As FIO’s Interim Director
As of August 15, Dr. David Naar has been appointed to serve as the Interim Director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography while continuing his role as Associate Dean and Professor of the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science. Dr. Naar has used FIO’s ships for over 35 years and used research vessels...
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June 17, 2025
Florida RESTORE Act Program Awards Over $4 Million to Florida Researchers to Study the Northeastern Gulf
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (June 16, 2025)-The Florida Institute of Oceanography’s (FIO) Florida RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Program (FLRACEP) is pleased to announce the selection of four projects to study the De Soto Canyon and connected ecosystems. The research will contribute significant knowledge of the physical dynamics as well as the habitat structure and function...
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May 14, 2025
Dr. Monty Graham to Depart FIO for Director Role at the Smithsonian
By Chris Sharp, FIO The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) congratulates Dr. William “Monty” Graham on his appointment as the next director of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC). After nearly four years of transformative leadership at FIO, Dr. Graham leaves behind an organization that is stronger, more visible, and better equipped to lead the future...
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About FIO
Our Vision / Mission
History
FIO Consortium
Council Members
Council Meetings
Council Governance
FIO Personnel
News
Vessels in the News
Media Contact
Tag Map
Giving Opportunities
Credit Attribution & Photo Policies
Retired Vessels
Employment
Annual Report Archive
Forms
Contact Us
Vessels & ROV
R/V Hogarth
R/V Weatherbird II
R/V Western Flyer
ROV Taurus
Keys Marine Lab
About KML
KML Team
Strategic Plan
History of the Lab
KML Future
KML Booking Information
KML Reservations
KML Rates, Forms & Info
Permitting and IACUC
KML Health & Safety Information
KML Resources
Housing & Dorms
Vessel Fleet
Seawater Systems, Shallows, & Wet Lab
KML Weather Station
KML Services
Diving & Snorkeling
Nearby Habitats
Specimen Collections
Living Laboratory
KML Testimonials
Give to KML
Research Programs
FLRACEP Centers of Excellence
Florida Coastal Mapping Program
Peerside
Peerside Advisory Group
Peerside Advisory Group Alumni
Outreach & Education
FIO Oceans Day Exhibits & Fish Fry
Multi-Institution Courses
Educational & Community Outreach
Honoring the Ocean
Florida Institute of
Oceanography
Enabling Excellence in Marine Science, Technology, and Education.
Explore FIO
Florida Institute of
Oceanography
Enabling Excellence in Marine Science, Technology, and Education.
Explore FIO
The FIO Consortium
FIO has 34 Full, Associate, and Affiliate member institutions including universities and research associations.
View the FIO Consortium
Students taken to sea
Over 10,000 undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students have been to sea on FIO’s research vessels.
Learn more about our education courses and outreach programs
Publications supported
Over 475 publications supported.
Who We Are
FIO is a 34-Member Consortium that enables excellence in coastal and ocean science and education. FIO supports the state of Florida with three large Research Vessels, a full-service Marine Laboratory, advanced programming, and educational opportunities.
FIO ensures sustained excellence in marine research and education through the advancement and availability of infrastructure, development of partnerships, and the enabling of outcomes that benefit the people of Florida. FIO serves as an enabler, facilitator and coordinator across academia, state and federal agencies, ocean science organizations and the private sector.
Learn More
What we do
Florida Institute of Oceanography focuses on four primary areas: Operations, Academic Support, Research Support, and Business Engagement.
Operations - Research Vessels
Supporting At Sea Education and Research through
Research Vessels
.
Operations - Laboratory
Supporting Keys-based Education and Research through
Keys Marine Laboratory
.
Academic Support
FIO offers experiential learning opportunities for
undergraduate and graduate students in ocean science disciplines
and much more
.
Research Support
The Florida Institute of Oceanography promotes
research collaborations
among FIO member institutions.
Business Engagement
FIO provides a venue, whether virtual or physical, for integrating marine and coastal research and education with business and economic development entities across the state’s “Blue Economy”.
FIO News
Stay up to date with Florida Institute of Oceanography news.
•
November 21, 2025
Captain Mike Kahle Appointed as Director of FIO
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 more than 25 years of distinguished leadership in national security, crisis management, and interagency collaboration. Most recently, he served as Sector Commander for the United...
•
October 22, 2025
USF CMS’ Dr. David Naar Appointed As FIO’s Interim Director
As of August 15, Dr. David Naar has been appointed to serve as the Interim Director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography while continuing his role as Associate Dean and Professor of the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science. Dr. Naar has used FIO’s ships for over 35 years and used research vessels...
•
June 17, 2025
Florida RESTORE Act Program Awards Over $4 Million to Florida Researchers to Study the Northeastern Gulf
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (June 16, 2025)-The Florida Institute of Oceanography’s (FIO) Florida RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Program (FLRACEP) is pleased to announce the selection of four projects to study the De Soto Canyon and connected ecosystems. The research will contribute significant knowledge of the physical dynamics as well as the habitat structure and function...
•
May 14, 2025
Dr. Monty Graham to Depart FIO for Director Role at the Smithsonian
By Chris Sharp, FIO The Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) congratulates Dr. William “Monty” Graham on his appointment as the next director of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC). After nearly four years of transformative leadership at FIO, Dr. Graham leaves behind an organization that is stronger, more visible, and better equipped to lead the future...
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