Category: Coasts & Marine
Recreational Scallop Season 2021
June 14, 2021
Nothing says summer in the Nature Coast like the start of scalloping. Starting tomorrow, June 15th, thousands will splash into the clear water searching through carpets of seagrass for bay scallops. This annual marine Easter egg hunt is possible ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, WaterTags: Boating, Coastal Habitat, Fisheries, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast, Pledge, Recreation, Scalloping, Seagrass, Seagrass Scarring, Water Quality
June 8th – Celebrate World Ocean Day
June 8, 2021
Happy World Ocean Day! June 8th is World Ocean Day. For 2021, World Ocean Day is raising awareness and support to protect at least 30% of the world’s land, waters, and ocean by 2030. World Ocean Day has been coordinated and promoted by The ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
World Oceans Day 2021: Life and Livelihoods
June 7, 2021
We could not survive without oceans. They cover a majority of our planet. Oceans provide oxygen – a lot of it – so that all living things can breathe. Oceans are home to about one million species of living things, from large whales to small ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Ashley Smyth, Laura Reynolds, Mark Clark, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, World Oceans Day
iTag Aquatic Animal Tracking Program
June 5, 2021
Marine fish movement plays a critical role in ecosystem functioning and is increasingly studied with acoustic telemetry. Traditionally, this research has focused on single species and small spatial scales. However, integrated tracking networks, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: FAS
Taking a New Path: Junior Water Academy
June 4, 2021
(This blog post is first in a series recounting a summer internship opportunity for the author. Collaborating with Martin County 4-H Youth Development and Florida Sea Grant extension agents, this account provides a unique perspective on the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: 4-H, Conservation, Florida Sea Grant, IFASwater, Indian River Lagoon, Martin County, St. Lucie River, Youth Development
Fish of Florida: Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) Species Profile
June 4, 2021
Northern Red Snapper, Lutjanus campechanus Florida State Record: 46 lbs 8 oz, Destin 1985 IGFA World Record: 50 lbs 4 oz, Louisiana 1996 For most current red snapper regulations please check out this the FWC snapper page, Gulf Council Fisheries ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: American Red Snapper, ARS, Boating, Dinner, Diving, Fish, Fish Fillet Friday, Fish Of Florida, Fisheries, Fishing, FL Sea Grant, FWC, Growth, Id, Opening Day, Otolith, Red Snapper, Red…, Regulations, Seafood, Season, Snapper, Snappers, Spearfishing, Sustainability
Proper Storage of Beach Furniture Protects Sea Turtles
June 3, 2021
In St. Lucie County, sea turtle nesting season is March 1 - November 15th. It is a perilous time for nesting sea turtles and hatchlings on Florida's coast. Help make St. Lucie County a sanctuary of sea turtle friendly beaches. Artificial ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Work & LifeTags: Endangered Species, Sea Turtle
Sea Turtles in Florida
June 3, 2021
Seven species of sea turtles swim in all of the world's oceans except for the polar seas. Their adult lives at sea remain relatively unknown, but different species of sea turtles venture to shallow seagrass meadows while others dive to depths ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Florida Sea Grant, Nesting, Sand Castle, Sea Turtle