Last week, Seattle made headlines for being the first city in the U.S. to ban disposable plastic straws. This news may have left you wondering, “What’s the big deal with plastic lately?” Read on to find out why Seattle and many individuals ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
By: Lisa Krimsky, Karl Havens, and Ed Phlips The heavy rainfall that came with Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and the above-average rainfall in spring 2018 again set the stage for another large-scale summer algal bloom in Lake Okeechobee, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterBy: Lisa Krimsky, Karl Havens, and Ed Phlips The heavy rainfall that came with Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and the above-average rainfall in spring 2018 again set the stage for another large-scale summer algal bloom in Lake Okeechobee, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
It's Summertime! Summer is the time for fun! We are going to the beach and making sand castles or playing in the waves. We head to Florida’s cool springs to get away from the heat and humidity. And we head out on the boat to enjoy our Indian ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Program Status Update We are in the midst of a very exciting time for Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch! This spring, we trained coordinators for at least 10 new sampling areas during three training workshops and site visits. Folks at these sites ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources
Making history, in a bad way For the first time in the more than 30-year history of the International Coastal Cleanup, the top 10 most common trash items collected in 2017 were ALL PLASTIC. According to an Ocean Conservancy report released ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesMaking history, in a bad way For the first time in the more than 30-year history of the International Coastal Cleanup, the top 10 most common trash items collected in 2017 were ALL PLASTIC. According to an Ocean Conservancy report released ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesMaking history, in a bad way For the first time in the more than 30-year history of the International Coastal Cleanup, the top 10 most common trash items collected in 2017 were ALL PLASTIC. According to an Ocean Conservancy report released ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesMaking history, in a bad way For the first time in the more than 30-year history of the International Coastal Cleanup, the top 10 most common trash items collected in 2017 were ALL PLASTIC. According to an Ocean Conservancy report released ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources