UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
**Note: this is a guest post authored by NCBS Post Doctoral Researcher Ashley Mcdonald Warmer waters, new seagrass grazers Have you ever wondered what could happen if warmer seas lead to the arrival of tropical fishes and invertebrates… Read More
I first became the UF/IFAS Extension Sea Grant agent for Flagler and St. Johns Counties in 2001. At that time, I was told that a hard freeze a few years earlier had stunted many of the black mangrove… Read More
This summer, you may have noticed tons of brown organic material washed up on beaches and decaying all over the Atlantic side of the Florida Keys. But what is it, really? And why is it appearing on our… Read More
The news these days seem to be all about the current heat wave in the United States. Even in places like Ireland, which usually sees average temperatures this time of year around 64-68°F (17-20°C), they’ve had high temperatures… Read More
Beachgoers may have recently noticed something glistening in the sand, especially in areas where the tide has left debris lines. If they have looked closely at the sand, they may have noticed tiny (less than an inch in… Read More
Beachgoers may have recently noticed something glistening in the sand, especially in areas where the tide has left debris lines. If they have looked closely at the sand, they may have noticed tiny (less than an inch in… Read More
Beachgoers may have recently noticed something glistening in the sand, especially in areas where the tide has left debris lines. If they have looked closely at the sand, they may have noticed tiny (less than an inch in… Read More
Each year the Manatee County Farm City Week Committee selects two individuals in recognition of their contributions to the Manatee County Agriculture industry. Two awards are given annually; the Manatee County Outstanding Agriculturalist and Agriculture Hall of Fame…. Read More
A collection of aerial photographs of Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties is housed in the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Manasota Service Center. These aerials are used extensively in agriculture, conservation, urbanization, hydrology, land use and history…. Read More
Last week, Seattle made headlines for being the first city in the U.S. to ban disposable plastic straws. This news may have left you wondering, “What’s the big deal with plastic lately?” Read on to find out why… Read More
