Recently, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), released its 2020 Boating Accident Statistical Report. Miami-Dade County ranked second for the highest boating accident rate. Monroe County ranked first. In general, the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Recreation, Water
The Florida atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala Poey) is a rare hairstreak butterfly characterized by satiny black wings featuring an iridescent turquois shimmer. It was thought to be extinct due to overharvest of its host plant, Zamia integrifolia ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Florida leads the nation with many impressive statistics such as having the most IGFA fishing world records (925), being the state with most amount of coastline in the lower 48 (1,350 miles) and having more boats registered here than any other ... READ MORE
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Catch and release practices can help conserve fish populations but they do not guarantee the fish will survive, as handling and air exposure can have negative health impacts and cause mortality Scientists have developed a new fishhook ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Hurricane season has officially begun. Over the next six months, we must stay alert to news reports and be ready to face a tropical storm or hurricane in the state of Florida. Early forecasts predict an average of 13-20 named storms. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family
What is the Florida Marine Data Hub? Simply put, it is a website that collates information and knowledge about marine data collection, processing, management, and distribution. It is meant to be a one-stop shop for anyone with an interest in ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
The UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory recently hosted students from Randall Middle School and Durant High School for a Florida FFA Association competition. Florida’s aquaculture industry generates about $100 million in sales annually. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
The 2020 Florida Artificial Reef Summit... Still on a Screen Near You. For more than three decades, UF/IFAS Extension and Florida Sea Grant have played a primary leadership role in the evolution of Florida’s artificial reef program. This ... READ MORE
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