Category: Coasts & Marine
Marine Mammals Stranding Network
November 3, 2017
Taylor County Marine Mammals Stranding Network Florida has a broad marine mammals stranding network; however some counties in the Big Bend area were lacking a response group. The University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine in partnership ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Marine Mammals, Network, Stranding, Taylor County
Artificial Reefs in Taylor County
November 3, 2017
Artificial Reefs in Taylor County Artificial reefs play a key role in marine conservation, specially in Florida State and Taylor County. Recreational fishing and diving come together to support local economy around this marine ecosystem. Taylor ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Artificial Reef, Taylor County
Citizen Science and Marine Programs
October 26, 2017
Citizen Science in Taylor County Marine Programs Citizen science is the involvement of the public in scientific research – whether community-driven research or global investigations. Hundreds of people around the US and Florida contribute ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Citizen Science, Marine Extension, Sea Grant, Taylor County
Planning for People and Pisces: Florida Sea Grant supports regional Artificial Reef Workshops
October 26, 2017
The next Southwest Florida Artificial Reef Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Register Today! Artificial reefs contribute significantly to local economies, providing recreational opportunities for anglers and divers, and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Artificial Reefs, Fisheries, Florida Sea Grant, Reef Fish
Introduction to the Lone Cabbage Oyster Reef Restoration Project
October 24, 2017
Introduction to the Lone Cabbage Oyster Reef Restoration Project Thursday, October 26, 7:00 p.m. Community Center, 809 6th Street, Cedar Key In less than 30 years, 3,000-year-old oyster reefs off Florida’s Big Bend coastline have declined ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, WildlifeSnakes of Florida
October 20, 2017
There are 46 species of native snakes in Florida, six are venomous, and two of the six live only in north Florida and the Panhandle. People tend to have visceral reactions to snakes that usually involves a degree of fear and loathing. The ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Black Racer, Florida Snakes, Moccasin Snake, Non-venomous Snakes, Snakes, Venomous Snakes
Rip Current Safety
October 18, 2017
This year’s storm season and the fairly persistent east winds have created dangerous rip currents along Florida’s First Coast. The term “rip current” is now used in place of older names like “rip tide” and “runout.” What is a ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, RecreationTags: Rip Current