Category: Coasts & Marine
Starfish Found In Florida Waters
April 6, 2018
by Les Harrison With the return of warmer weather, the focus of outdoor activities is shifting to pursuits where the partakers can maintain a comfortable temperature personally. So logically this means taking advantage of the local water resources. North ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeTags: Atlantic, Gulf Coast, Les Harrison, Marine Biology, North Florida, Starfish, UF-IFAS
Year to End Plastic Pollution
March 29, 2018
Earth Day was founded on April 22, 1970 to focus on educating all people about environmental issues. The Earth Day Network coordinates global activities and events on Earth Day. This year, the theme of Earth Day is End Plastic Pollution, towards ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Environment, Oceans, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability
6th International Marine Debris Conference
March 19, 2018
This March, I spent a week in San Diego, CA with about 700 people talking about trash. Primarily the talk was about trash in the ocean. Most of the conversations centered around plastic. I was attending the 6th International Marine Debris Conference, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Microplastic, Plastic