Embrace the Gulf 2020 – the birds
The birds… This is nuts… an article about the birds of the Gulf of Mexico in 500 words or less… right. Do you know how many species of birds live in and around the Gulf? It’s a lot…… Read More
Category: Natural Resources
Sea Grant Notes – Feb 21, 2020
February 21, 2019 Sea Grant Notes LOCAL MANATEE WATCH REPORTING As many know, there has been an increase in manatee sightings across the area. The Escambia County Extension Office, working with Escambia County Division of Marine Resources,… Read More
2020 Year of the Turtle – the softshells
These are some of the most unique turtles in the Order Chelonia. Softshells are very distinct with their flat, leathery shells and long tubular snouts. These guys like to lie beneath the sand of Florida’s rivers, buried except… Read More
Attract Wildlife with Landscape Imperfections
Landscape activities have already begun in our Panhandle counties with cleanup, mulching, raking, and pruning. Our mild temperatures and days with sunshine spur us to jump into our landscape preparations for the spring growing season. This year before… Read More
Sea Grant Notes – Feb 14, 2020
February 14, 2019 Sea Grant Notes THIS UPCOMING WEEK CARPENTERS CREEK IMPROVEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Washington High School Auditorium – 6:00 PM 6000 College Parkway SCIENCE HOUR Vibrio in Our Local Area Dr. Lisa Weidner; University… Read More
Safe Boating Tip of the Month – Reducing Impacts on Plants and Aquatic Life
Tip #5 – Impacts on Plants and Sea Life. Continuing this series developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, this month we look at the impacts boaters can have on aquatic plants and marine life. We… Read More
Embrace the Gulf 2020 – the reptiles
When you think of reptiles you typically think of tropical rainforest or the desert. However, there is at least one member of the three orders of reptiles that do live in the sea. Saltwater crocodiles are found in… Read More
2020 Year of the Turtle – Sea Turtles
This is one of the most beloved animals on the planet… sea turtles. Discussions and debates over all sorts of local issues occur but when sea turtles enter the discussion, most agree – “we like sea turtles”, “we… Read More
Sea Grant Notes – Jan 31, 2020
January 31, 2019 Sea Grant Notes 2020 EMBRACE THE GULF – The Fish https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/escambiaco/2020/01/28/embrace-the-gulf-2020-fish/. 2020 YEAR OF THE TURTLE – The Snapping Turtles https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/escambiaco/2020/01/24/2020-year-of-the-turtle-the-snapping-turtles/. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR PRIVATE WELL WATER TESTED? http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/nat/…. Read More
Embrace the Gulf 2020 – The Fish
If you ask a kid who is standing on the beach looking at the open Gulf of Mexico “what kinds of creatures do you think live out there?” More often than not – they would say “FISH”. And… Read More