Category: Coasts & Marine
Kai Lorenzen Appointed Associate Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program
March 21, 2019
This winter, Dr. Kai Lorenzen was appointed Associate Director (AD) for our Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences program. Kai is following Dr. Bill Lindberg, who retired this fall after a 38-year career with the University of Florida. Early Career Kai ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Living Shoreline Master Plan for Cedar Key
March 19, 2019
Living Shoreline Guidance at a Local Scale In recent years, sea-level rise, erosion, and loss of habitat around Cedar Key have become increasing concerns. Homeowners and land managers should critically evaluate how “gray” a shoreline erosion ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeTags: Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast, Living Shoreline, Marsh, Oysters, Restoration, Shoreline Restoration, Water Quality
Sea beans (Drift seeds)
March 18, 2019
I always enjoy looking for sea beans when I am walking on the beach. What are sea beans? This name is used for a group of seeds that float in water. Many of the plants that produce these seeds grow in tropical or sub-tropical areas. Many grow ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Beach