UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
In the Nature of Science lessons, we are looking at how the subject of marine science started, and how it works. In Lesson 1 we looked at the observations made by the ancient sea captains and looked closer… Read More
Since 1999, the Fisheries-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship program has supported students pursuing doctoral degrees in population and ecosystem dynamics or marine resource economics. Only 10 researchers from across the country were selected as 2020 Fisheries-Sea Grant Fellows –… Read More
Starting September 17, the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station will host several live virtual events showcasing the latest scientific research and projects happening on the Nature Coast. These events are free and open to the public Registrants will… Read More
DAVIE, Fla. — Two University of Florida scientists are the recipients of a $200,000 grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. They will use that money over the next 10 months to develop the methodology leading… Read More
Extension offices across the district are opened on a limited basis. Some essential programs are being provided with limited attendance and social distancing. It is still best to contact us by phone or email. Youth Science Lessons… Read More
The Gulf of Mexico is a huge ecosystem. With 600,000 m2 and an average depth of 6000 feet, there is a lot of “blue” out there for fish to find a home. But oddly enough, 69% of the… Read More
University of Florida researchers want to hear from marine businesses impacted by the 2018 red tide event that occurred between October of 2017 and January of 2019. Respondents will have until September 25 to complete the appropriate online… Read More
Sea turtles are among the most fascinating reptiles in the world. Ecologically speaking, these air-breathing oceanic creatures are extremely successful—virtually unchanged for 120 million years—and have colonized every ocean, outside the poles. That doesn’t mean, however, they are… Read More
In Nature of Science Lesson 1 we looked at the contribution the ancient merchant marines made to the beginning of marine science. In the 1500s countries were beginning to send sailing ships across the oceans in search of… Read More
This series of science lessons are for students both in school and at home. They will focus on the marine sciences, but the lessons could be used for any general science course. We will be posting one a… Read More
