Dr. Weizhe Weng, environmental economist and assistant professor in the Department of Food and Resource Economics at UF, is currently participating as a mentee in the prestigious Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE) Scholars ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
From Jaws to Shark Week, society’s fascination with sharks feeds a desire to know more about these predators of the deep and ensure that they are being sustainably and ethically harvested. To that end, the latest episode of F.R.E. Lunch: ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
To protect water users from potential health risks, it is important to understand what risk exists and how they may differ across geographic locations and water systems. Weizhe Weng, an assistant professor of the University of Florida Institute ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
This post was written by guest author Gabriela Rodriguez With their serene waters, Florida’s freshwater bodies are vital to Florida’s natural ecosystem and all who enjoy it. However, the management of hydrilla has become a growing concern ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water
With seafood playing an important role in the diet of many, reducing food loss in the aquatic food industry is essential for improving global food security. The good news? Aquatic food loss and waste (FLW) in the United States may be as low ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Highlights The last several years have been unpredictable for the cruise industry as its services became interrupted by the pandemic, and they were often the subject of negative media coverage due to COVID-19 breakouts, no sail orders, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research
As the official state fruit of Florida, the orange is also a major contributor to the state’s economy, along with other types of citrus. In a report from the Economic Impact Analysis Program, it was estimated that, based upon the latest available ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS ResearchHighlights A second edition of the book Oceans and Human Health: Opportunities and Impacts has been released, addressing benefits, opportunities, risks, and impacts resulting from the relationship between oceans and humans, informed by ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS,
Highlights The rate of global sea-level rise has more than doubled in the past century, leaving low-level coastal areas like Miami-Dade County increasingly vulnerable to flooding. A survey conducted in 2017 showed that most participants ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS ResearchAlbert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Daily, the environmental economists at the University of Florida Food and Resource Economics are looking to gain a deeper understanding ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water