UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Macroalgae are large species of algae often referred to as seaweeds. When not attached to bottom sediments, they are commonly called drift algae. Macroalgae come in colors of red, green, brown and black, and they randomly wash up… Read More
Your ears are prominently displayed on the sides of your head. But when you look at a fish, you can’t see its ears. That’s because a fish’s ears are located inside its head, right behind each eye. Each… Read More
Feb 22, 2019 Sea Grant Notes Next Week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week We will be posting articles on different local invasive species each day between Monday and Friday. You can find these at Panhandle… Read More
Feb 16, 2019 Sea Grant Notes Water Quality Health Advisories 2 stations were sampled on Feb 11 (FDOH) Bayou Texar was GOOD Sanders Beach was POOR, was re-tested and POOR again – HEALTH ADVISORY… Read More
You may know from reading my post in November 2018 that partners in the Indian River Lagoon are expanding the Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch citizen science program into Brevard and Indian River counties. The program takes advantage of the… Read More
It is particularly difficult to try and reduce the amount of waste that we generate during holidays, reunions, or other “events.” Most things that we buy, from food to decorations to gift items come in packaging that must… Read More
You may have paddled past a turtle sunning itself on a rock along a Florida river or witnessed a gopher tortoise crossing a backcountry road. We appreciate them in their natural habitats today, but what many don’t realize… Read More
On a recent trip to Santa Rosa Island, my wife saw two bald eagles flying down the shore of Santa Rosa Sound. Wanting photos of the nest, we searched and found two individuals in a small nest (for… Read More
Shellfish in Florida’s Big Bend Shellfish harvest and consumption in Florida is an important facet of the maritime heritage of many coastal towns. The Florida Big Bend has several towns that still harbor local shellfish fisheries. These… Read More
Feb 8, 2019 Sea Grant Notes Water Quality Health Advisories 2 stations were sampled on Feb 4 (FDOH) Both Bayou Texar and Sanders Beach were MODERATE 2019 data at end of these notes 2018 Health… Read More
