**Note: this is a guest post authored by NCBS Post Doctoral Researcher Ashley Mcdonald Warmer waters, new seagrass grazers Have you ever wondered what could happen if warmer seas lead to the arrival of tropical fishes and invertebrates ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
I first became the UF/IFAS Extension Sea Grant agent for Flagler and St. Johns Counties in 2001. At that time, I was told that a hard freeze a few years earlier had stunted many of the black mangrove trees that were growing along the intracoastal ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
This summer, you may have noticed tons of brown organic material washed up on beaches and decaying all over the Atlantic side of the Florida Keys. But what is it, really? And why is it appearing on our beaches? It’s called sargassum, and it ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine
The news these days seem to be all about the current heat wave in the United States. Even in places like Ireland, which usually sees average temperatures this time of year around 64-68°F (17-20°C), they’ve had high temperatures reaching ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
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 length) needle-like cones. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural ResourcesEach 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 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Crops, Horticulture, Livestock
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, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Water