Category: Coasts & Marine
New Federal South Atlantic Fishing Regulations: Descending Device Required On-Board
June 22, 2020
Beginning July 15, all recreational, commercial, and for-hire vessels will be required to have a working descending device on-board and readily available when fishing for any of the fish in the snapper-grouper complex in federal waters of the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Barotrauma, Fisheries, Fisheries Management, Fisheries Regulations, Florida Sea Grant
New Federal South Atlantic Fishing Regulations: Descending Device Required On-Board
June 22, 2020
Beginning July 15, 2020 all recreational, commercial, and for-hire vessels will be required to have a working descending device on-board and readily available when fishing for any of the fish in the snapper-grouper fishery management unit in ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Fishing Management Regulations Barotrauma, Florida Sea Grant
New research examines how hurricanes impact inland waters
June 22, 2020
A hurricane is a devastating natural disaster. Loss of life and destruction of property are two things most people think of in the aftermath of a hurricane. New UF/IFAS-led research focuses on how hurricanes impact some inland waters. “A ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Estuary, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Tracey Schafer
Mindfully Gardening
June 18, 2020
Its about being all around healthy I know you've learned about exercising your body and I'm certain you've thought about how that translates to the garden. Now, what about your mind? Yes, your mind needs attention just as much as your physical ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Experience, Gardening, Mindful, Mindfulness, Senses, Stress Reduction, Victory2020 Garden, Youth
Sheepshead, The Fish With A Weird Name And Even Weirder Teeth!
June 16, 2020
When I was diving a small natural reef in Southwest Florida I stumbled upon a sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) attempting to eat a smooth duck clam (Anatina anatine). It was neat watching this steadfast fish repeatedly pick up and drop ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Collier, Collier County. Sheepshead, Diving, Fish, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, Gulf Of Mexio, Porgy, Seafood, SWFL
World Sea Turtle Day is June 16
June 15, 2020
June 16 is World Sea Turtle Day. Most readers are probably aware that sea turtles nest on our local beaches during the summer months (May through October). Three species commonly nest on Florida beaches. Over the past five years (2015-19), 3,344 ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, , Water, WildlifeTags: Sea Turtle
Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips LIVE! Oysters on the Half Shell
June 11, 2020
In the US, we spend 70% of our seafood consumption at restaurants. As a result, the coronavirus pandemic virtually shut down restaurants and therefore, the majority of the seafood industry. While restaurants were closed, many Florida seafood ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, , WaterTags: Florida Sea Grant, Florida Seafood At Your Fingertips, Oysters, Seafood, Shellfish Aquaculture, UF IFAS Extension