Written by Kamila Koralasbayev, Dean of Research undergraduate intern hosted by Dr. Robert Lamb, faculty at UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station Our Research Question This summer, I had the incredible opportunity ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
In our last article we asked the question - “what are protozoans?” As we mentioned then the breakdown of the word includes “proto” which means “before”, and “zoan” which refers to animals. These are the “before animals” ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine
Written by Miranda Mays, 2024 undergraduate summer intern hosted by Dr. Marc Hensel at the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station Me and the Nature Coast Biological Station This summer, I had the privilege of interning with ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research,
Cooler weather in Florida has finally arrived, and although it wasn’t actually freezing outside this morning, it sure feels like it to us Floridians! But wait, will we even see a freeze in coastal central Florida this year? If you had asked ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Coral reefs serve as habitats for fish, increase tourism activities and reduce wave energy – among their many benefits. That’s why scientists with the University of Florida and The Florida Aquarium’s Coral Conservation and Research ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine
I have a vivid memory of snorkeling the seagrass beds around Port St. Joe when I was an undergraduate marine biology student. Our field research lab involved completing a visual fish survey, using waterproof dive slates and pencils to record ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Los programas de certificación de Florida Friendly Fishing de Sea Grant han sido galardonados por la Asamblea de Extensión ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Food Safety, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
Florida Sea Grant’s highly acclaimed Florida Friendly Fishing certification programs have been recognized by the Sea Grant Extension Assembly as the national winner of the 2024 Superior Outreach Programming Team Award. The award marks ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchYou may ask – “what are protozoans?” It’s a good question. The breakdown of the word includes “proto” which means “before”, and “zoan” which refers to animals. These are the “before animals” – meaning animal-like ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
I was lucky enough to spend this past weekend exploring a lovely, low-key stretch of northwest Florida. We hiked trails and took the boat tour at Wakulla Springs State Park, marveling at the numerous alligators and admiring birds and a slow-moving ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife