UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
In the past week, three eastern diamondback rattlesnakes were encountered near the Ft. Pickens area on Pensacola Beach. The first was at a condominium unit near the park gate where construction work was occurring, the second was found… Read More
Most of us have now have heard about the red tide occurring in southwest Florida and the terrible impact it is having on the economy, and quality of life, for our friends down there. Now we are hearing… Read More
Originally printed in the Lynn Haven Ledger September 21, 2018 The serene allure of life at sea fishing or sailing on Bay County’s sparkling emerald waters is enticing. These inspiring dreams and sounds of ocean waves send many of… Read More
Florida Sea Grant and UF/IFAS Extension in Hernando County are teaming up with local businesses, clubs, and County government to host the 2018 International Coastal Cleanup in Hernando County. This international cleanup began more than 30 years ago… Read More
Plastics are everywhere in the kitchen and sometimes even at your dinner table. What can we do? Do you have a lot of disposable plastic in your home? Do you use a lot of plastic when away from… Read More
In 2012 with the assistance of Lucy and Bob Duncan of Gulf Breeze, we discovered the invasive beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) growing on Pensacola Beach. We began educating the public about this plant and asking for assistance on… Read More
NOTE: This is the first post in a series devoted to what you can do to reduce the duration of the next harmful algal bloom. As we endure a terrible red tide outbreak on our coast, coupled with blue-green algae… Read More
NCBS Intern Report written by Anna Swigris, with Tim Jones and Jamie Letendre with the Department of Environmental Protection 7:00 AM. I arrive at the Crystal River Preserve State Park office. I change into snorkel gear and help… Read More
NCBS Intern Report written by Tyler Fogt with hosts Caleb Purtlebaugh and Johnny Polasik with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation. My name is Tyler Fogt and I had the pleasure of working with the Fisheries Independent Monitoring team… Read More
NCBS Intern Report written by Brian Whalen, with hosts Andrew Gude from the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge and Dr. Mike Allen. My Summer in Cedar Key There’s no typical day on the water near Cedar Key…. Read More
