Tag: ocean

Invasive Species: Asian Green Mussels

Posted: September 23, 2017

Found in numerous locations in Florida, the Asian green mussel has become an invasive species. An invasive species is those plants and animals that are not native to an area and which have a negative… Read More

Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water

Tags: boat safety, coastal pest, florida coast, green mussels, invasive species, mussels, ocean

Conservation of Coral Reefs

by J. Johnson

Posted: August 26, 2017

Coral Reefs: Why Conservation is So Important Did you know that coral reefs are actually small animals related to jellyfish? Corals live together in large groups and form huge interconnected colonies known as coral reefs. … Read More

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife

Tags: conservation, coral, coral reef, ocean

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