Category: Coasts & Marine
NCBS Intern Report: Coastal Ecology
September 3, 2025
Written by Madison Konash, 2025 undergraduate summer intern hosted by Dr. Marc Hensel of the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station (NCBS) My Summer at the Nature Coast Biological Station This summer, I had the amazing opportunity ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, WildlifeTags: Coastal Habitat, Marsh, NCBS Interns, Oysters, Restoration
2025 Pensacola Scallop Search Report
September 3, 2025
Introduction The bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) was once common in the lower portions of the Pensacola Bay system. However, by 1970 they were all but gone. Closely associated with seagrass, especially turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum), ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Florida Sea Grant, Pensacola Scallop Search, Scallops
Nearshore Salinity in Pensacola Bay; A Citizen Science Report
September 1, 2025
Situation For decades resource managers and agencies have been interested in restoring seagrass in the Pensacola Bay system. Beginning in the mid-20th century seagrass habitat began to decline, in some locations over 80% were lost. This ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Florida Sea Grant, Salinity, Seagrass Restoration
Snook of Florida: The Common Snook – Ecology and Regulations
August 28, 2025
The common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) is a captivating species that inhabits a variety of coastal and estuarine environments. There are five species of snook in Florida, but the common snook, also known as robalo or linesider, is the largest, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: Common Snook, Fishing, Fishing Regulations, Pgm_Marine, Snook
Is seaweed aquaculture the next big crop for Florida?
August 27, 2025
Florida’s coastline may one day host more than oysters, clams, fish and shrimp. Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and Florida Sea Grant are asking whether seaweed could be the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Andrew Ropicki, Angela Collins, Aquaculture, Ashley Smith, Dail Laughinghouse, Economics, Extension, Florida, Florida Sea Grant, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Gabrielle Foursa, Growers, Harvest, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Lourdes Mederos, Macroalgae, News, NOAA National Sea Grant, NOAA National Sea Grant Aquaculture Program, Seaweed, Seaweed Aquaculture, Seaweed Farming, Sponge, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Water Quality
Florida’s Flying Menace: What You Need to Know About Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Spread Series 4
August 27, 2025
Florida’s warm, humid climate makes it a paradise not just for people—but also for mosquitoes. These tiny pests are more than just a nuisance; they can carry serious diseases that affect humans, pets, and wildlife. Understanding which species ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: #FloridaHealth, #MosquitoAwareness, #MosquitoSeason, #PublicHealthFlorida, #VectorControl, #WestNileVirus, #ZikaPrevention