June 2026 Potential New Invader: Pulse Corals There is the potential for a new aquatic invader in South Florida. Pulse Corals are bright-colored soft corals that are very popular in the saltwater aquarium trade. These soft corals are a type ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension
Sargassum: The Golden Tide The Florida Keys are currently experiencing a familiar golden-brown visitor: floating mats of sargassum seaweed. Scientists often refer to the annual influx of sargassum as a "golden tide" because of the macroalgae's ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
It is summertime in Florida, which means it is time to head to the beach! I love the beach as much (or maybe even more!) than the next Floridian, but there are some things we should keep in mind to stay safe at the beach. Whether you are ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension,It is summertime in Florida, which means it is time to head to the beach! I love the beach as much (or maybe even more!) than the next Floridian, but there are some things we should keep in mind to stay safe at the beach. Whether you are ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension,
As the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Cedar Key community is celebrating recent contributions made by Master Naturalist students and partners. This spring, students in the FMNP Coastal ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Water
World Ocean Day is today. It was created to advocate for and inspire people to take action every day, not just today. This year’s theme for World Ocean Day is Reimagine. The idea behind this year’s theme is to invite people to change ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Here in Florida, we are no strangers to algae. It occurs naturally in both saltwater and freshwater ecosystems. Our warm climate, ample sunlight, and slow-moving, shallow waters provide excellent habitats for many algal species. If you have ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
The World Ocean Day 2026 theme is “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet.” It renews the call for global action to protect ocean ecosystems. The international goal is to conserve at least 30% of the world’s lands, waters, and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados Investigadores de UF recopilaron de manera exhaustiva la información existente sobre el ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
UF researchers pieced together the first comprehensive review of the spectacled caiman, a small invasive crocodile-like reptile. Introduced into South Florida more than 45 years ago, researchers have suspected caimans compete ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife