In 2017 researchers from Auburn University published a paper looking at the impact of development in Baldwin County on the streams that feed the lower Perdido Bay system. In this study they also included streams from the Florida side of Perdido ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
For some the forest is a scary place; for some it is a magical one; and for others it is spiritual. For wildlife it is a popular place. There are many places to shelter and plenty of food. Though the forest of our barrier islands is not ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Los cangrejos herradura son una parte vital de la ecología costera de Florida. Los científicos locales están trabajando con miembros de la comunidad, para recopilar información sobre las especies en las playas del condado de Miami Dade. ¿Quiere ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Well, the TCU Horned Frogs didn’t make much of a splash during the college football championship earlier this week. Despite the outcome of the game, their unusual mascot is one of the more intriguing among universities. After noticing ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
It's 2023 and along with those New Year's resolutions, put becoming a better steward of Florida's marine environments and fisheries near top of your list! Florida is the fishing capital of the world with over 4 million unique fishing license ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
When I was hired as the Sea Grant Extension Agent for Escambia County, I conducted a needs assessment with my advisory committee to determine the local issues that most needed education and outreach. They responded with several, but water ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
The dune fields of the panhandle barrier islands closely mimic those in the deserts of the American southwest. With rolling hills of sand (less the rock), small, spaced shrubs, and high temperatures, hiking through the dunes reminds me a lot ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Let’s begin with understanding what a health advisory is and when they are issued. The Department of Health samples local water bodies where people frequently swim for fecal bacteria. As the name implies, these bacteria are associated ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesThe open sandy beach is one of the hardest habitats to live in on a barrier island. There is no where to hide and almost nothing to eat. Add to this the direct wind and waves from the Gulf of Mexico and you have a barren landscape with continuous ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Introduction Historically the average rainfall in the Pensacola Bay is around 60 inches per year. However, over the past 10 years that has increased to slightly more than 75 inches per year (see Table 1). The frequency of those levels ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources