Healthy digestion and a strong immune system might not be possible without the support of plentiful microbiomes living inside and outside us humans. Did you know that corals also rely on microbiomes to thrive? Coral is alive! It is easy ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Established by Congress in 1968 because the private market stopped offering flood insurance, the NFIP provides federally backed flood insurance to property owners in participating communities. This 10-page fact sheet covers topics such as: why ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Lionfish is not a traditional or likely seafood selection, but growing interest in response to the invasive and increasing abundance has stirred recreational and commercial interest. This prolific, invasive fish is threatening reefs and coastal ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Florida's economically important estuaries could be heavily impacted by sea-level rise and altered river flow, both caused by climate change. The resulting higher salinity, or saltiness of the water, could harm plants and animals, alter fish ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Future climate change could result in higher temperatures and greater evaporative water loss in Florida. If these changes are not compensated for by more rainfall, the state's largest water body, Lake Okeechobee, could experience prolonged periods ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
Climate change is expected to result in increased temperatures of nearshore ocean water, and this could lead to increased growth of harmful microorganisms. These include algae that form noxious or toxic blooms, including red tides, and bacteria ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources