Those of us who enjoy wildlife viewing do not see much this time of year. The days are shorter and colder. Most creatures have left or are hiding from the winter air. We grew up learning about hibernation… Read More
Jan 11, 2019 Sea Grant Notes Water Quality Health Advisories 2 stations were sampled on Jan 7 (FDOH) Bayou Texar was GOOD Sanders Beach was MODERATE We will be posting the 2018 health advisory… Read More
It has been one crazy year in the world of natural resources in the Florida panhandle. I guess the top stories would be the red tide and, of course, Hurricane Michael. Both had an impact environmentally and economically… Read More
Jan 4, 2019 Sea Grant Notes Water Quality Health Advisories 2 stations were sampled on Jan 2, both were POOR and Health Advisories were issued Bayou Texar and Sanders Beach We will be posting… Read More
Join UF IFAS Extension Escambia County for a session on growing microgreens. Learn about varieties to try, planting materials, and care of plants for healthy greens. Program cost is $6.00 for materials and samples. Cash and Check accepted at… Read More
Shrubs can serve many purposes in a landscape and have been used in both mass plantings and as accent features. They can include plants that offer colorful blooms, food for pollinators, and screens for less than favorable views…. Read More
Sea Grant Notes Dec 21, 2018 WATER QUALITY UPDATES Health Advisories: 2 samples taken this week: Bayou Texar, and Sanders Beach Both are GOOD – No health advisories issued See complete data table at end… Read More
RELEVANCE Studies show that acres of seagrass beds within the Pensacola Bay system declined during the 1950s and 1960s. Seagrasses are an important component of local fisheries; 80% of local commercial and recreational species use these habitats for… Read More
Sea Grant Notes Dec 14, 2018 2019 SCIENCE HOUR PROGRAM LINE UP LISTED BELOW IN ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY SECTION DO NOT EXPECT HORSESHOE CRABS TO LAY EGGS THIS WEEK, BUT IT IS FULL MOON WEEK – Full… Read More
Sea Grant Notes Dec 7, 2018 FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS WE WILL BE POSTING UPDATES FROM OUR CITIZEN SCIENCE MONITORING PROJECTS – This week LAKEWATCH update. These volunteers monitor nutrients in local waterways. Read the… Read More
