My mom is an expert (and thanks to her, my daughter also) at making meringue. If you’ve ever attempted this pie topping, you know there’s a bit of an art to it. At its core, meringue is simply the raw protein of an egg white and some ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Big Bend Shellfish Trail Florida's Big Bend is one of the last places in Florida with wide swaths of undeveloped coastline. Here, natural shorelines mix with abundant wildlife and clean water to produce amazing visitor experiences. But, many ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation![Swallow-tailed kite flying, near Big Cypress, Florida. [CREDIT: April V. Noss]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2022/03/swallow-tailed-kite-byAprilNoss_CROP1338x357.png)
Early in the week, I was fortunate to visit one of my favorite parks in Sarasota County: Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center. I was invited to present to a group of park volunteers about estuary ecology, mangrove best management practices, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Above: If you've ever snorkeled or scuba dived around a reef, chances are you've heard fish making sound. Photo credit: Kieran Cox FishSounds.net is the first online, interactive library for the sounds fish make when communicating ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Highlights Demand for Florida stone crab is on the rise with prices at all-time highs. Researchers are working to help crab populations and support the fishery. A recent research study found that traps may not be a source of ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife