UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Are you ready for Plastic-Free July? As many readers know, I created and coordinate the Florida Microplastic Awareness Project. Our goal is to both collect citizen science data about the amount of plastic found in Florida’s waters and… Read More
June 28, 2019 Sea Grant Notes This Week The Great Scallop Search This annual event requires a team of no fewer than three to survey one of 11 grids within Big Lagoon. Surveys require snorkeling… Read More
The recent attacks on swimmers in North Carolina have once again brought up the topic of sharks. And of course, “Shark Week” is coming up. It is understandable why people are concerned about swimming in waters were animals… Read More
I found one in Escambia County, near Perdido Key. It was dead, roadkill, and was quite large. Needless to say, working with invasive species and trying to stay ahead of any new potential problems, I was surprised. I… Read More
Or just mullet… maybe you prefer “mu-lay”… Either way it is a fish we all know and love. Those of us who grew up here on the Gulf coast know this fish as part of our culture. I… Read More
Every other week, SFRC highlights a fantastic student or alumnus for #FeaturedStudentFriday. Today’s fantastic feature is Dr. Katie Lawson! Katie earned her Ph.D. in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, and now works as a GIS Analyst in the Alabama Natural… Read More
Crapemyrtles are a beauty to behold in any landscape. They are popular landscape plants in Florida because of their ease of propagation, lengthy blooming period, ability to grow under a range of soil conditions, and are relatively inexpensive…. Read More
Summer is here. Sunshine, high temperatures and drenching rains are what make Florida summers so spectacular. These environmental conditions can also favor spectacular algae blooms. Note: For a quick list of resources related to blue-green algae blooms, just… Read More
Cattle ranching has been a pillar in the American community since its founding, but ranching isn’t just about the beef. Nearly 620,000 ranching operations occupy 337 million acres in the US Cattle pastures account for every 1 in… Read More
Article written by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Horticulture Extension Agent: Lorna Bravo Water quality and quantity are essential topics that are in everyone’s mind. Florida’s current population of more than 21 million and 1,000 people moving to Florida… Read More
