UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Spring is in the air and summer is quickly approaching. While we plan weekend getaways and summer holidays, shorebirds are gearing up for nesting season (Mar-Aug). Here’s all you need to know to make sure your summer fun… Read More
Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta) is an aggressively spreading free floating plant that can cover the surface of a water body reducing water flow, sunlight penetration, and dissolved oxygen to a point where the over health and biodiversity of… Read More
We have a lot of really cool and interesting creatures that live in our bay, but one many may not know about is a small turtle known as a diamondback terrapin. Terrapins are usually associated with the Chesapeake… Read More
Mar 22, 2019 Sea Grant Notes Mar 28 – FWC Presentation of the 10-year Management Plan for Lake Stone Near Century Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, Board of County Commissioners Chambers 221 Palafox Place 7:00 PM… Read More
This winter, Dr. Kai Lorenzen was appointed Associate Director (AD) for our Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences program. Kai is following Dr. Bill Lindberg, who retired this fall after a 38-year career with the University of Florida. Early Career… Read More
Living Shoreline Guidance at a Local Scale In recent years, sea-level rise, erosion, and loss of habitat around Cedar Key have become increasing concerns. Homeowners and land managers should critically evaluate how “gray” a shoreline erosion solution really… Read More
Soon snorkelers will begin canvassing the floor of Charlotte Harbor. They’ll be on a scavenger hunt of sorts—a hunt for data. The data they collect will help scientists get a better picture of the health of the harbor,… Read More
I always enjoy looking for sea beans when I am walking on the beach. What are sea beans? This name is used for a group of seeds that float in water. Many of the plants that produce these… Read More
By: Lisa Krimsky, Lauren Butler, Leroy Creswell, Vincent Encomio, Ken Gioeli, Yvette Goodiel, Josh Kutyna, Nicki Munroe, Kate Rotindo With all of the press regarding harmful algal blooms in the state of Florida, it is sometimes hard to… Read More
Written by: Samara Nehemiah, Master’s Student with UF/IFAS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Spotted Seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, are one of the most sought-after sport fish in the state of Florida. This species can be found across the eastern United States… Read More
