September 22nd's Science magazine contains an editorial titled “Refilling the coral reef glass.” The author is Dr. David Obura, chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Coral Specialist Group. The editorial discusses ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
NCBS Intern Report by: Audrey Batzer, Intern with UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station and Dr. Christine Angelini in the UF Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences Helping test oyster restoration strategies This summer ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
NCBS Intern Report by: Samantha Tiffany, Intern with the UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station and Drs. Charlie Martin (NCBS) and Laura Reynolds (UF IFAS Soil and Water Science Department) Gearing up to go Seine Anyone who’s ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
The star has a lot of symbolism this time of year. However, this unique shape is present year-round in our beautiful coastal waters in the form of starfish, or more correctly, sea stars; because they aren’t a fish. Sea stars are echinoderms, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) and Florida Sea Grant scientists at the UF Nature Coast Biological Station at Cedar Key have teamed up to assess the horseshoe crab population on Florida Beaches. The Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources
Goliath grouper are one of Florida’s most iconic fish. Capable of reaching sizes greater than 7 feet in total length and weighing in at over 700 pounds, this fish is not afraid of much of anything. A reef associated species, Goliath ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
All fish, minus opah and some tunas, are cold blooded. Thus, their body temperatures are regulated by the environment around them. Every fish species has an optimal temperature range — not only for survival, but also for growth and reproduction. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources