Category: Coasts & Marine
Annual Lakewatch Nutrient Report for 2023
October 5, 2023
Introduction Many scientists would agree that one of the countries’ number one water quality issues are excessive nutrients. Excessive nutrients can lead to algal blooms which in turn can reduce dissolved through the process of ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Florida Sea Grant, LAKEWATCH, Nutrients, Pensacola Bay, Water Quality
The Great Scallop Search; Penacola Bay 2023
October 5, 2023
2023 Great Search Report for Pensacola Bay Introduction Bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) have been an important part of the economy of many gulf coast communities within the Florida Big Bend for decades. It was ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Bay Scallop, Florida Sea Grant, Great Scallop Search
NCBS Intern Report: Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
October 4, 2023
Written by 2023 UF/IFAS NCBS Undergraduate Intern Tristen Ladika, hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CRNWR) Bird is the Word NCBS Internship in a nutshell This summer I had the amazing opportunity to work with the U.S. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , WildlifeTags: Birds, Crystal River, NCBS Interns, Research, Springs
Fecal pollution in the Pensacola Bay watershed threatens human health, local economies
October 2, 2023
Fecal pollution can pose major health problems for those who live and play along the Gulf of Mexico. It also can be disastrous for local economies that depend on tourism. This issue is of increasing concern around Pensacola Bay, Florida, where ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, WaterTags: E.coli, Fecal Pollution, Matt Deitch, Pensacola Bay, Ronell Bridgemohan, Soil And Water Sciences
It’s October and That Means it’s Time for Halloweed
September 28, 2023
It’s October and That Means it’s Time for Halloweed What is Halloweed? It’s a national program where volunteers gather at a public space to help remove invasive weeds. In many cases they target one specific species. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Beach Vitex, Florida Sea Grant, Halloweed, Invasive Species
Walton County’s Rare Coastal Dune Lakes
September 26, 2023
October is Dune Lake Awareness month and as part of the celebration, Walton and Okaloosa County UF/IFAS Extension Agents are joining together to host a Coastal Dune Lake Tour at Western Lake in Grayton Beach State Park. This free event will ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS ResearchMeet the New Invasive Species on the Barrier Islands; Cogongrass
September 22, 2023
Miami is ground zero for invasive species in this state. But the Florida panhandle is no stranger to them. Where they are dealing with Burmese pythons, melaleuca, and who knows how many different species of lizards – we deal with Chinese ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Cogongrass, Florida Sea Grant, Invasive Species
Horseshoe Crab Search – 2023 Spring Report
September 15, 2023
The horseshoe crab is an ancient creature. Fossil records suggest it has been around for at least 400 million years. Today there are four species left on the planet, the one found in the United States is Limulus polyphemus and it can be ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Citizen Science, Florida Sea Grant, Horseshoe Crabs
Florida Land Steward Update, September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023
HURRICANE RECOVERY RESOURCES Hurricane Idalia brought significant impacts to many areas along the Gulf coast of Florida, northern Florida, and into Georgia, the Carolinas, and beyond. Following are some program updates and resources that may ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey, Wildlife