By Kate Rose, Tori Guarino & Carter Oleckna Before we get into results, it’s important to understand how Eyes on Seagrass observations are collected and what makes them meaningful. The program uses a study design based on methods ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, ResearchBy Kate Rose, Tori Guarino & Carter Oleckna Eyes on Seagrass is not the only seagrass monitoring effort in the Charlotte Harbor and Caloosahatchee Estuaries. How does it compare to the other state-sponsored efforts in the area? Can ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterWhen people think of Charlotte Harbor, they often look at the surface… and may or may not be disappointed by the often-brown water they see. Although this color is natural and results from staining by plant material (think tea), it may give ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Research
If you've ever taken a stroll along the shoreline in Charlotte Harbor, you may have noticed dozens or even hundreds of clear, gelatinous organisms drifting just beneath the water's surface. During certain times of the year, they can appear in ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Looking for an easy way to conserve water, reduce stormwater runoff, and keep your landscape healthy? A rain barrel is one of the simplest and most effective tools available for homeowners. Rain barrels collect rainwater from your roof through ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
In recent years, Charlotte Harbor (and the Southwest coast of Florida in general) has seen the periodic episodes of floating grey and brown carpet-like blobs. Their appearance, and the fact that they sometimes have a strong smell, gives the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Did you just move to Florida and are feeling in over your head? Or maybe you’ve been living here your whole life and have some questions about your local environment? Tune into the Florida 101 Summer Webinar series. Designed to be viewed during ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
It has been 8 months since Hurricane Ian, which came with an elevated number of cases of Vibrio vulnificus, or “flesh eating bacteria”, in Lee and Collier Counties. A new study from Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Research, SFYL Hot Topic, Water
It has been a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall in the state of Florida and as some of the adrenaline starts to wear-off people have begun asking, “What impacts is the storm going to have on water quality going forward? Are we doomed ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Some plants can be both beautiful and toxic at the same time. This includes the castor bean, Ricinus communis, a common invasive plant. Still commercially grown in some areas of the world for its industrial uses, castor beans have also been ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species