Category: Natural Resources

NCBS Intern Report: Human Dimensions of Scalloping and Boating in Florida’s Nature Coast

by Savanna Barry
September 7, 2017

NCBS Intern Report by: Kimberly Magee, Intern with UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station and Dr. Savanna Barry The Dynamic Intern Duo Many people who have worked with the public probably have a pretty bleak opinion of people. However, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources,
Tags: Human Dimensions, InsideNatureCoast, NCBS Interns, Scalloping, Seagrass, Seagrass Scarring

Gopher Tortoise: Gopherus polyphemus

by kathywarner
August 22, 2017

Appearance: The gopher tortoise is a moderate-sized, terrestrial turtle, averaging 23–28 cm (9–11 in) in length. The species is identified by its stumpy, elephantine hind feet and flattened, shovel-like forelimbs adapted for digging. The ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Conservation, Gopher Tortoise

A Bird’s Eye View: How Birds Select Habitat

by kathywarner
August 22, 2017

by Mark E. Hostetler If you were to look at Florida from an airplane, you would see urban environments expanding into natural areas. Thousands of people are moving into Florida each year. To make room for people moving to Florida, vast areas ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Conservation, Habitat

NCBS Intern Report – Big Bend Seagrass and Water Quality Monitoring

by Savanna Barry
August 16, 2017

NCBS Intern Report by: Kelly Colvin, Intern with UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station and FDEP St. Martin's Marsh and Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserves This summer I worked in St. Martins Marsh and Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserves ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: NCBS Interns, Seagrass

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