UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
There are two species of reptiles that you might have heard about recently here in Florida: the gopher tortoise and the leatherback sea turtle. One species can be found on land while the other spends its entire life… Read More
As we begin our fourth week of youth science lessons, we will once again look at an invasive species that may be in your yard – not sure. I know a lot of folks have it, but some… Read More
B.J. Scharf1 and J.S. Strickland2 1 Marine Science Agent – UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County; 16110 Aviation Loop Drive, Brooksville, FL 2 County Extension Director and Agricultural Agent – UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County; 1921 Kissimmee Valley Ln, Kissimmee, FL… Read More
Going virtual In Cedar Key, we are actively working to restore and enhance shoreline habitats – or, at least, we were until COVID-19 threw a wrench in our plans. But we press on! We are excited to announce… Read More
Due to the COVID-19 virus, and SO many programs and projects on hold, we have changed the format for Sea Grant Notes to address what is going on. All UF IFAS extension programs, meetings, site visits, and volunteer… Read More
The past month has been all about finding ways to adapt to this new COVID-19 situation! I have been working with several of my Florida Sea Grant Extension colleagues to develop some fabulous new resources. Some of these… Read More
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nearly 10 years ago to the day, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig began spilling millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. We know the Gulf is recovering, but it may be… Read More
Welcome to the “Shark Side” As a Florida Sea Grant agent, I get a lot of requests for presentations related to marine organisms, from horseshoe crabs to sea turtles. But, there is one topic that always excites me… Read More
For most of us, backyard habitats are somewhat limited. What habitats we provide wildlife will depend on how we have landscaped our yard. However, we all provide some form of habitat. There are lot of things that invertebrates… Read More
In Lesson 1 we learned that the water molecule is polar – it is electrically charged – and attaches itself to other water molecules like a magnet. Because of this polarity it also attaches to other molecules and,… Read More
