The horseshoe crab is an ancient creature. Fossil records suggest it has been around for at least 400 million years. Today there are four species left on the planet, the one found in the United States is Limulus polyphemus and it can be ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
HURRICANE RECOVERY RESOURCES Hurricane Idalia brought significant impacts to many areas along the Gulf coast of Florida, northern Florida, and into Georgia, the Carolinas, and beyond. Following are some program updates and resources that may ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Was your landscape swamped by the recent hurricane? Many plants in the landscape are not tolerant of standing water, especially salty or brackish water. Under these conditions the roots cannot get oxygen and essentially the root system suffocates. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Work & Life
The Gulf of Mexico Sea Grant Science Outreach Team is proud to announce four new outreach items that are applicable throughout the US and showcases marine microplastics and homeowners’ insurance: Marine Microplastics Primer for Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Water quality in the Pensacola Bay System has been an issue with local citizens for many years. There are a variety of issues, but the levels of fecal bacteria have been one that has drawn attention in the last decade. Fecal bacteria are ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
I attended a meeting recently where one of the participants stated – “We have been looking at a lot of water quality parameters within our bay in recent years, and plan to look at more, but has anyone been looking at temperature?” What ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Watching news reports showing the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, most of us can relate to the nerve-wracking feeling of waiting for a storm to arrive. While no one wants to be in the direct path of a hurricane, it’s often a relief to have ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
This page will be updated with new links as they become available, check back often for new information and comment below if you know of a resource to add. This blog includes sections on: Volunteer & assistance resources Marine ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water