Category: Coasts & Marine
UF/IFAS Extension to launch “Climate Smart Floridians” program
July 7, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has forecast some major issues for Florida due to climate change. Rising sea level means retreating shorelines and more coastal flooding. Hotter than normal temperatures mean stress on the state’s water ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Alicia Bradigan-Betancourt, Ashley Smyth, Climate Smart Floridians, Florida Sea Grant, Holly Abeels, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension
SFRC Serves: Janelle Strong
July 6, 2020
Welcome to our new Summer Blog Series, SFRC Serves. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we are sharing stories of how our students and alumni give back to their communities. Name: Janelle Strong Program: Master of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Janelle ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: MFAS, Peace Corps, SFRC, SFRCServes, Students, Volunteer, Wildlife
Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certification
June 26, 2020
Fishing is big business in Florida, contributing billions of dollars each year to the state’s economy. Fishing guides are an important part of the fishing industry. Guides provide locals and tourists alike with authentic Florida fishing experiences ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Florida Sea Grant
VIRTUAL scalloping seminars
June 25, 2020
Join us to learn more about recreational scalloping in Florida virtually! Don’t miss out! Scalloping in Hernando, Citrus, and Levy Counties When: June 30, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration: https://bit.ly/2MHxTEs Scalloping ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Florida Sea Grant, Recreational Fishing, Scallops
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