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UF experts warn of potential peril caused by ocean acidification

by Brad Buck
July 11, 2024

The world’s oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which does not bode well for Florida’s 825 miles of coastline. Carbon dioxide can contribute to ocean acidification -- a reduction in the pH of the ocean -- which ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Atmosphere, Carbon Dioxide, Clams, Coral Reef, Emissions, Florida Aquarium, Florida Sea Grant, Josh Patterson, Lisa Krimsky, Marine, Ocean Acidification, Oysters, Pathogens, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Sea Urchins, Water Pollution

Follow the Big Bend Shellfish Trail

by Savanna Barry
February 8, 2019

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. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Blue Crabs, Clams, Coastal Systems, Fisheries, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast, Oysters, Recreation, Scalloping, Seafood, Shellfish Trail, Shrimp, Stone Crabs, Suwannee River

The Gulf Shellfish Institute settles in Manatee County

by Angela Collins
January 19, 2018

Did you know that the U.S. currently imports over 90% of the seafood we consume? And did you know that aquaculture supplies almost half of that seafood? Commercial production of farmed shellfish is an expanding industry in Florida and ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Aquaculture, Bivalves, Clams, Florida Sea Grant, Manatee County, Oysters, Shellfish, Sunray Venus

Shellfish Workshops Offered

by Thomas Zapor
April 29, 2015

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Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Aquaculture, Clams, Environment, Eric Lovestrand, Farming, Fish, Fisherman, Florida, Food, Harvest, Les Harrison, Mussels, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Oysters, Scallops, Shellfish, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Sunray Venus Clams – Tasty and Nutritious

by Betty Staugler
January 29, 2013

Did you know... Sunray Venus Clams are a low-fat source of protein! A single 3 ounce serving (18-20 cooked clams) provides approximately 9 grams of protein. Another important nutritional feature of the sunray venus clam is that a single ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Clams, Nutrition, Seafood

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