Category: Coasts & Marine

Protecting Biscayne Bay: There are so many ways you can make a difference.

by Barbara McAdam

December 8, 2020

Greetings Everyone, Let me give you a little background on one era of my life, back to when I lived for the weekend and opportunities to escape to the water. In my twenties, I raced sailboats in the south end of Biscayne Bay. I was a card-carrying ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Biscayne Bay, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Green Practices, Landscape, Master Gardener, Plant Knowledge, The Solutions Are In Nature, UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension

What is the Deal with the Puffer Fish?

by VICTOR BLANCO

December 8, 2020

Anger Issues in the Taylor County Flats Nowadays Anglers have been reporting an increasing number of Smooth Puffer fish (possibly Lagocephalus laevigatus) hooked in their lines on the Taylor County flats. This looks like a recurrent phenomenon ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine
Tags: Angler, By-catch, Gulf Of Mexico, Inshore, Puffer Fish, Recreational Fishing, Seagrass

Sea Turtle Freeze Watch

by VICTOR BLANCO

December 8, 2020

Like all reptiles, sea turtles are ectothermic (cold-blooded) and cannot regulate their body temperature. If water temperatures drop below approximately 50°F (10°C), sea turtles become lethargic and are unable to swim, so they can be hit by ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine
Tags: Big Bend, Cold Stunning, Conversation, Florida Sea Grant, Freeze Watch, FWC, Nature Coast, Report, Sea Turtle, Taylor County, UFMAR

Pensacola-Perdido Bay Manatee Sighting 2020 Report

by Rick O'Connor

December 7, 2020

Over the last couple of years members of the Escambia County Sea Grant Extension Citizen Science team have been reporting manatees in area waters. With the increase in reports it was decided to partner with the Pensacola-Perdido Bay Estuary ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Manatees, Pensacola Bay, Perdido Bay

Youth Science Lessons Marine Biology & Conservation – Lesson 2 – Interdependence

by Samantha Murray

December 3, 2020

Interdependence, in an ecological sense, is the dependence of living creatures on other living creatures and on their environment. No one creature can make it on its own. They rely on other species and their environment for needed nutrients, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Ecological Interdependence, Florida Sea Grant, Marine Biology & Conservation, Youth Science Lesson

Recent Fish Kills in the Northern Indian River Lagoon

by Samantha Murray

December 2, 2020

By Lisa Krimsky and Holly Abeels Reports of localized fish kills in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) began on Thanksgiving in 2020 and continued for the next few days. The fish kill was most prominent between the SR528 and SR520 Causeways near ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Brevard County, Florida Sea Grant, HABs, IRL, UF IFAS Water Agents, Water Quality

The Great Scallop Search – 2020 Report

by Samantha Murray

December 2, 2020

It goes without saying that 2020 was a tough year – and one of the projects that suffered was the annual GREAT SCALLOP SEARCH. This was to be our fifth annual event but COVID and constant threat of tropical storms reduced our ability to get ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Scallops

High Nutrients in Our Bayous; Tips for Reducing the Problem

by Rick O'Connor

December 2, 2020

LAKEWATCH is a volunteer citizen science program provided by UF IFAS. These volunteers use their own boats to sample water at three stations in their assigned body of water. These samples are analyzed back on campus for nutrients (total nitrogen ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Eutrophication, Florida Sea Grant, Nutrients In Waterways

Catch and Release. Fish Responsibly.

by Brittany Hall-Scharf

November 30, 2020

Consider implementing Catch and Release Fishing Best Practices during your next fishing trip! Tip 1: Fish need water to breathe so minimize the time that the fish is in the air. If possible, dehook the fish in the water alongside your boat. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Friendly Fishing Guides, Florida Sea Grant

CALS Alumna Highlight: Shelby Thomas, Marine Sciences

by Olivia Doyle

November 24, 2020

University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumna Shelby Thomas earned her undergraduate degree in marine sciences in 2017, her master's degree in interdisciplinary ecology in 2018 and is currently working towards her doctorate ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: CALS, CALS Alumni, Cals Careers, Career Services, Careers, Marine Sciences

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