Good anglers know that to catch fish you must think like a fish; know where they’re hanging and what they’re eating. Although redfish, snook, and many other predator fish are opportunistic in their feeding habits, they do key into specific ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
From more woodpecker sightings on suet feeders to manatees migrating to warmer waters, November is the month Florida wildlife prepares for the winter season. More... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Florida provides many opportunities to enjoy nature. Those who like hiking, camping or swimming may have been acquainted with the many species of snakes native to the state—46 to be exact. While this number may scare some people, only six ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Forests, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
October is when the fall season really sets in. Besides cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours, this month will bring about new animals and wildlife activity. Find out how Florida's wildlife spend their fall in October wildlife happenings. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Posted by Angela Collins, Ph.D. - Florida Sea Grant Agent Reef fisheries are economically important to commercial and recreational industries throughout the state of Florida. Most species are carefully managed through quotas, size limits ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Established by Congress in 1968 because the private market stopped offering flood insurance, the NFIP provides federally backed flood insurance to property owners in participating communities. This 10-page fact sheet covers topics such as: why ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Florida has more than sunshine and amusement parks. It also has a range of natural resources and animals. Florida legislators have identified the following animals as state symbols to honor our natural environment. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Forests, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, WildlifeTallahassee Democrat July 31, 2015 By Will Sheftall Exploring seagrass bed nurseries in St. Joe Bay. Photo by Rosalyn Kilcollins. Maybe ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding regional workshops to present information on opportunities for local governments to help conserve gopher tortoises in Florida. The goal of these workshops is to identify ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
From August 6 until March 31, hundreds of thousands of boaters, divers and snorkelers search along Florida’s coastal waterways and throughout the Florida Keys for spiny lobsters. Florida provides 100 percent of the nation's commercial spiny ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife