In the last lesson we discussed water and how much there is of it. But what is beneath it? What is on the ocean floor? Remember that in the early 1800s they had no idea how deep the oceans were, much less what was on the bottom. But they ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
For this edition of Fl. Sea Grant’s Seafood at your fingertips LIVE! I have teamed up with my batty sister, Rebecca Nelson to share two of our recipes we entered in the Apalachicola Oyster Cook-off in 2020. This annual event draws locals and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Everyone who has visited our Panhandle beaches is likely familiar with the medium-sized, pale white crab called a ghost crab; often seen scurrying over the sand and into a burrow for cover. The species is perfectly named, as you generally will ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Coastal cleanup by the numbers Despite the challenges thrown at us by 2020, this year's "contactless" version of the International Coastal Cleanup was a success! At least 155 volunteers removed nearly 2,700 pounds of trash from local shorelines. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
On September 17, 2020, President Trump and US Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, announced a second phase of an important program assisting America’s farmers. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 1) was originally announced in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Do you know what the most prevalent type of marine debris we found in our ocean is? Plastics! Plastic debris can come in all shapes and sizes, but those that are less than five millimeters in length are called “microplastics.” Last Water ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
HURRICANE SALLY UPDATES. 1) Have not been on the water this week but would imagine there is still debris in the area. Please be cautious when boating. 2) The health department did sample some swimming beaches this week. There are health ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
There are many chemical compounds that are important for the existence of life on our planet, but many would agree that water is the most important. It is the miracle molecule. It provides a means of getting needed materials into our body, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Click on the Homeowner's Handbook image below for the printable 133p manual. Click on the Homeowner's Handbook image above for the printable 133p manual. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity ... READ MORE
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