UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
What is the Florida Marine Data Hub? Simply put, it is a website that collates information and knowledge about marine data collection, processing, management, and distribution. It is meant to be a one-stop shop for… Read More
The UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory recently hosted students from Randall Middle School and Durant High School for a Florida FFA Association competition. Florida’s aquaculture industry generates about $100 million in sales annually. Aquaculture products include… Read More
In March 2021, the School of Forest Resources and Conservation was officially renamed to the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences. One of the main draws of the new name was representing all of… Read More
The University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation is now the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (FFGS). The new name was announced Monday at a brief outdoor ceremony. FFGS started as… Read More
Bonnie Waycott from The Fish Site recently featured Marine Sciences alumnus Victoria Parks as part of her Women in Aquaculture Series: “Through her own shellfish hatchery, Victoria Parks has been taking steps to support local… Read More
Name: Dr. Cecil Jennings Program: PhD in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, 1990 Advisor: Dr. Wiley Kitchens Dr. Cecil Jennings has an impressive 32+ year career as a fisheries biologist. Prior to attending… Read More
Name: Christina Carter Position: Fisheries Biologist II, Division of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Virgin Islands Program: Masters of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (‘19) Christina Carter practically grew up on the water — as a… Read More
By Luis Gonzalez, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Congratulations to Mr. Jim Strickland, our 2021 Florida Land Steward of the Year! Mr. Strickland has become a welcome fixture in the Florida conservation community. A… Read More
Florida LAKEWATCH is a citizen volunteer lake monitoring program that facilitates “hands-on” citizen participation in the management of Florida waters. Collectively, volunteers have gathered accurate water quality data on over 2,700 aquatic systems, including wetlands,… Read More
The American Fisheries Society (AFS) is the world’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources. AFS designates as Fellows of the Society certain members who… Read More
