This will be our last Sea Grant Notes for 2020. MAN… what a year. Many of our projects had to be postponed, canceled, or altered to meet the COVID restrictions for social distancing. With that… we were able to accomplish somethings. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
When I was young, my mom told me a tale about when she babysat for my cousin before I was born. My mom and cousin Stephanie were on Miami Beach, and all of a sudden, she heard Stephanie screaming. She ran to Stephanie’s side, and my cousin, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water
FollowFreshFromFlorida.com https://www.fdacs.gov Florida Yellowtail Snapper Tacos Nothing says DELICIOUS like Fresh from Florida! INGREDIANTS 1 ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
The terms conservation and preservation are used interchangeably, but they actually mean different things. With preservation your goal is to keep the resource in a pristine state – as if humans were not in the picture. This would NOT allow ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
What you will need: Mussels (2-4 dozen, or 2-3 lbs; frozen package or live) 4 tablespoons garlic (or as much as you like!) 1/3 cup+ Italian parsley 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup olive oil 1 cup white wine (your favorite) French ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
The Taylor County Sheriff Office and the Florida Sea Grant-Taylor County Extension Office perform a derelict crab trap clean up in partnership with FDEP,USGS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF Nature Coast Biological Station and other volunteer groups ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine
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
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
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
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