This time of year, many families are looking for ways to entertain their kids during spring break. For those not planning to travel far, our area is full of fun, and often inexpensive, outdoor adventures. As part of a series of field excursions ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, WaterEach year the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission closes portions of Florida waters to trapping of blue crabs for a 10-day period (read more about where and when at www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/trap-debris/ ). The purpose ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & NutritionThe University of Florida (UF) Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and Naturally EscaRosa are pleased to announce that the 2014 Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural ResourcesFor 100 years, the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension has been enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making University research accessible to the public. UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, WORK & LIFEA recent study published by the Florida Institute of Technology indicates that lionfish can live in very low salinities. The study was result of finding lionfish in the Loxahatchee River and a science fair project conducted by Lauren Arrington. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, WaterThe Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach Florida developed a Responsible Pier Initiative training program to assist piers who encounter sea turtles with practices to help save the animals. According to the Marinelife Center about 250,000 ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, ConservationThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced yesterday changes in the management of the lionfish in Florida. Beginning August 1, 2014 it will be illegal to import lionfish into the state of Florida, the collecting of lionfish ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesSNAKE SEEKING NEAR CANTONMENT FLORIDA We are quickly approaching the warmer months of summer and the high temperatures that come with it. In the higher temperatures snakes will seek shelter; venturing out more often during the cooler ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeBeach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is a plant native to the western shores of the Pacific Ocean. It was first brought to the United States in the 1980’s to help stabilize and restore dunes in the Carolina’s after a heavy hurricane season. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesOne of the program areas Sea Grant intends to focus on in Escambia County during 2014 is the reduction of marine debris. Most citizens in our county are aware of the problem and the harm monofilament fishing line can cause. Another issue are ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water