HURRICANE SALLY UPDATES. 1) Have not been on the water this week but would imagine there is still debris in the area. Please be cautious when boating. 2) The health department did sample some swimming… Read More
There are many chemical compounds that are important for the existence of life on our planet, but many would agree that water is the most important. It is the miracle molecule. It provides a means… Read More
The western Panhandle was dealt a tough blow by Hurricane Sally. We lost homes and trees, power and internet, work productivity and another week and a half of school. Our office flooded, and a very… Read More
There is possibly no more ubiquitous plant in the Florida woods than gallberry (Ilex glabra). One of at least ten native holly species found in wetlands and uplands throughout the state, it is a relatively… Read More
Let’s begin our last lesson on this topic by reviewing. We have discussed the beginning of the process of science is with observations. The early scientists, the early sea captains, all began here. Ocean currents,… Read More
IT HAS BEEN A FEW DAYS SINCE WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET SEA GRANT NOTES OUT. LIKE YOU, ALL HAVE BEEN DOING DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND CLEAN UP TIME. HURRICANE SALLY SURE HIT US HARD… Read More
It began easy enough – a tropical storm making landfall between Louisiana and Mississippi. Northwest Florida could expect some rain and rising water. Okay… A few hours later the new landfall was predicted to be… Read More
Most of us know there is a great deal of cleanup after a disaster hits. But how often do you think about what to clean before disaster strikes? Here are some helpful cleaning measures you… Read More
By: Kendra Zamojski and Laurie Osgood If you lost power or your home was damaged by flooding, the food or water in your home could make you and your family sick. Fridge and Freezer Food… Read More
Movies set in the deep South often start with sweeping views of ancient live oak or cypress trees draped with Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). The mysterious-looking plant lends a haunting feel to a landscape. But… Read More
