In less than 30 years, 3,000-year-old oyster reefs off Florida’s Big Bend coastline have declined by 88 percent, according to University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers. For residents who depend on the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
By Jessica Pardo, Communication Specialist, SWS Laura Reynolds knew from a very early age that she was destined to be a scientist of some sort. “I had great teachers that made science fun and interesting,” Reynolds said. “My favorite ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
Fishing license rules can be confusing, especially if you’re new to Florida or don’t know where to get good information. We have fishing license requirements for fresh water and salt water. We also have fishing regulations that apply to ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, RecreationDIVING FOR DATA, FISHING FOR FACTS: STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATIONS AND COOPERATIVE FISHERIES RESEARCH IN THE GULF OF MEXICO A.B. Collins, Florida Sea Grant, UF/IFAS Extension, Manatee County, Palmetto, FL Situation: Cooperative research between ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ResearchFACILITATING A REGIONAL APPROACH TO SEA-LEVEL RISE PLANNING Carnahan, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, Florida Situation: The Tampa Bay region is low-lying and densely populated and therefore vulnerable to a variety ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension is working closely with Florida’s emergency operation centers to provide emergency information and assistance to those in the path of Hurricane Matthew. “The ... READ MORE
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The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Santa Fe College have teamed up to manage the Seahorse Key Marine Laboratory, an off-shore facility in the Cedar Keys National ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, WildlifeSpotted seatrout are a sought after fish species for both recreational and commercial fishermen in Florida. They are distributed along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts from Cape Cod, Massachusetts to southern Florida and throughout the Gulf of Mexico ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTwo recent deaths in Florida have raised concern about the saltwater-dwelling bacterium, Vibrio vulnificus. MOST HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT AT RISK FOR V. vulnificus INFECTION, however, to ensure that your time on the water is safe and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, RecreationEvery so often I receive photos taken by anglers who have observed fish abnormalities while fishing. The typical question I get is, do you know what this is? If not, can you help me find someone who does? Regardless of whether or not I know ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources