Category: Coasts & Marine
The Gulf Shellfish Institute settles in Manatee County
January 19, 2018
Did you know that the U.S. currently imports over 90% of the seafood we consume? And did you know that aquaculture supplies almost half of that seafood? Commercial production of farmed shellfish is an expanding industry in Florida and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Aquaculture, Bivalves, Clams, Florida Sea Grant, Manatee County, Oysters, Shellfish, Sunray Venus
Respecting Rip Currents
January 18, 2018
It was disheartening to read that even with a double red flag over 9 people had to be recused from the gulf this past weekend, and one person lost their life. In that spirit, I believe it is important to review information on the importance ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Coast, Florida Sea Grant, Waves
Cedar Key Workout on the Waterfront
January 5, 2018
What is the Workout on the Waterfront? Cedar Key's Workout on the Waterfront (WoW) is an exciting day packed full of fun and active events, scheduled this year for February 24th, 2018. The WoW event aims to raise awareness about plastic pollution ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural ResourcesTags: Coastal Habitat, InsideNatureCoast, Marine Debris, Plastic, Pollution