UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Beachgoers may have recently noticed something glistening in the sand, especially in areas where the tide has left debris lines. If they have looked closely at the sand, they may have noticed tiny (less than an inch in… Read More
Each year the Manatee County Farm City Week Committee selects two individuals in recognition of their contributions to the Manatee County Agriculture industry. Two awards are given annually; the Manatee County Outstanding Agriculturalist and Agriculture Hall of Fame…. Read More
A collection of aerial photographs of Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties is housed in the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Manasota Service Center. These aerials are used extensively in agriculture, conservation, urbanization, hydrology, land use and history…. Read More
Last week, Seattle made headlines for being the first city in the U.S. to ban disposable plastic straws. This news may have left you wondering, “What’s the big deal with plastic lately?” Read on to find out why… Read More
By: Lisa Krimsky, Karl Havens, and Ed Phlips The heavy rainfall that came with Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and the above-average rainfall in spring 2018 again set the stage for another large-scale summer algal bloom in Lake… Read More
By: Lisa Krimsky, Karl Havens, and Ed Phlips The heavy rainfall that came with Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and the above-average rainfall in spring 2018 again set the stage for another large-scale summer algal bloom in Lake… Read More
When writing about wildlife you may encounter on our local beaches, you sometimes overlook the obvious… like the pinfish. There are over 500 species of fishes found in the Gulf of Mexico, and estimated 200 of them have… Read More
For many young Americans, their first encounter with marine life is with the hermit crab. Along the shores of the northern Gulf of Mexico, this animal is very common. It can be found day or night, high or… Read More
It’s Summertime! Summer is the time for fun! We are going to the beach and making sand castles or playing in the waves. We head to Florida’s cool springs to get away from the heat and humidity. And… Read More
This is an interesting animal that I did not see a lot in the Pensacola area growing up, but more people do see now. The horseshoe crab is not a crab at all, but rather a cousin of… Read More
