This blog post was developed using original content by Laila Cohen, intern UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, and Holly Abeels, FL Sea Grant Extension Agent, and edited with assistance from Microsoft Copilot. Introduction: Why Grouper Is a Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
This blog post was developed using original content by Laila Cohen, intern UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, and Holly Abeels, FL Sea Grant Extension Agent, and edited with assistance from Microsoft Copilot. Introduction: What Are Clams? Clams ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
This blog post was developed using original content by Laila Cohen, intern UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, and Holly Abeels, FL Sea Grant Extension Agent, and edited with assistance from Microsoft Copilot. Shrimping is a beloved tradition ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Strong partnerships don’t happen overnight—they’re built with care and intention. When done well, they create the momentum needed to address community concerns in ways no single group could manage alone (Alabama Cooperative Extension System ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, Work & Life
This blog post was developed using original content by Laila Cohen, intern UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, and Holly Abeels, FL Sea Grant Extension Agent, and edited with assistance from Microsoft Copilot. If you’re an offshore angler ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
When you hear the word self-care, what comes to mind? A bubble bath? A night of binge-watching your favorite show? While those things can feel good at the moment, self-care is actually a lot deeper than that—and way more important. Let's talk ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Blog post written by Laila Cohen, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County intern Monarch Butterflies Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are one of the most well-known species of butterflies in North America. They are an orange and black migratory ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
Iconic palms define our tropical Florida landscape, but beautiful palm fronds can become dangerous and even deadly during a storm. Strong winds from hurricanes and other storms often turn everyday items like palms and loose branches, patio ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Blog post written by Laila Cohen, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County intern Happy Coral Reef Awareness Week! Coral reefs are important to our marine ecosystems. They provide habitat for diverse marine life, protection of coastlines, and support ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Blog post written by Laila Cohen, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County intern Did You Know... Florida has the highest number of shark bites in the U.S. In 2024, 14 unprovoked shark bites occurred in Florida, 8 of which were in Volusia County, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife